I had a pretty good idea for a tutorial to post at the Moda Bake Shop. It will be up on the site tomorrow morning. The idea was for a beaded window covering. The only window I could think to use it on in my house was my bathroom. So I ordered the fabric and then set about making it. I was pretty pleased with how the idea came to fruition, but I have to admit it is just too busy for my particular bathroom. Here is how the bathroom normally looks.
I got all clever with scrapbooking papers a couple of years ago and I still like it. Unfortunately, adding the window beads just made it way too busy. Here they are--
So, they had to come down. :-( Anyone out there have a window in a pink and brown room where they might could use these? The current dimensions are 37.5 x 40. They can be widened by 4.5 inches, made narrower by however much you need, and can also be shortened. Leave me a comment here if you think you can use them. I still like the idea...I just shouldn't have tried to make it happen in that particular room! I was sitting out at grandson's b-ball practice earlier thinking up quilt ideas for these strips combined with the charm pack I have so I'm going to withdraw my offer to give it away. I know--how rude! Sorry.
Now that I've seen Des's sneaky peek, and all the photos found via a Flickr search I'm all ga-ga for vintage sheets this week. I had already bought a few, because I just really do love their vintage appeal, but I didn't really 'get' until I saw Des's pics how much I'd like them in little snippets like that. I missed a HUGE swap at Oh, Fransson! last summer. WOWEE on the work it must've taken Elizabeth to pull that off! Here's the group of 13 fat quarters that I've been cutting today.
The front left three are actually vintage yardage, but they feel kind of like cotton sheets to me and I think they go nicely with the group. If you have some vintage sheet pieces that you'd like to do a one to one swap with send me a photo and maybe we can work something out.
It's a great idea! I'm sure you'll find a place to make it work. :)
Posted by: Diane Duda | May 01, 2009 at 11:16 AM
I think your bead curtains are so cute! What a neat idea.
Posted by: Jess | April 30, 2009 at 06:19 AM
I love the fats!
Posted by: Dandelion Quilts | April 29, 2009 at 01:34 PM
Darling post on Moda Bake Shop, I am old enough to remember those beaded curtains from the 60's!!! This is so much cuter, and more quiet!!
Posted by: sheri howard | April 29, 2009 at 09:19 AM
I have some fat quarters of from pillow cases, I'll take some pictures today if you're interested :)
Posted by: Casey | April 29, 2009 at 07:19 AM
I have plenty of sheets. How much do you want? Fat quarters? Small pieces? I think I have a rubbermaid bin full of them, but it does seem like I recently got rid of some... lol. Just email me.
Posted by: Sarah | April 29, 2009 at 06:02 AM
Love your new curtain , super cute!
Posted by: MonicaA | April 29, 2009 at 01:30 AM
FYI, your link/post is not working. :) Could be operator error...
Posted by: angie/sweetbabies00 | April 28, 2009 at 07:41 PM
Those are so cute and they would go in my daughter's room, she only has one window. If I don't get yours, I'll make her one, it's so pretty!
Posted by: angie/sweetbabies00 | April 28, 2009 at 07:17 PM
I'm right in the middle of making my grand daughters room into a big girl room and would those ever fit right into my color scheme.
Posted by: Sheila | April 28, 2009 at 06:24 PM
Loved your tutorial on the Moda Bake Shop today...and I also love the fat quarters!!!
Posted by: sherri | April 28, 2009 at 05:51 PM
p.s.s. If you have no takers for the beads My dear daughter would LOVE those in her window in her room!
Posted by: Kelly O. | April 28, 2009 at 05:35 PM
p.s. I know I haven't gotten back to you about the letters for the birthday banner--please excuse me--I had to have 2 wisdom teeth removed and I've been somewhat "distracted"...so sorry--will email you soon.
thanks
Kelly O.
Posted by: Kelly O. | April 28, 2009 at 05:32 PM
Hi Jen,
Sheridan at Chaletgirl is in the midst of a vintage sheet swap right now...maybe you can get in under the wire...
http://chaletgirl.wordpress.com/2009/03/27/vintage-sheet-swap/
Posted by: Kelly O. | April 28, 2009 at 05:30 PM
You're right. It looks much better in the before picture. Thank God you saw that too because as creators we really need to be careful not to be too influenced by other people's ideas. I now have a ton of old sheets cut into 2 inch strips for knitting rugs. Maybe I will and maybe I won't. After 10, who knows?
Posted by: peggy siemer | April 28, 2009 at 05:11 PM