In our orange and blue room we have some long white curtains hanging over the windows.
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I love them, but they are just kinda plain. I had the idea to turn them into a yo-yo curtain. So for about 2 months I have very slowly been making orange and blue yo-yo's. I finally had what I thought would be enough for a row or two on the curtain and figured I'd go ahead and just attach them at the bottom and as I made more, I'd add rows. Well...I found I only had enough for one row, with three yo-yo's left over.
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But I have a start, and that one row already adds a fun splash of color.
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I think before I add another row on bottom, I'll add one yo-yo to each hanging tab up on the top to help visually balance it out. I'm slowly learning how to decorate, and getting things done piece by piece. I have no idea what I want to do as far as wall hangings yet, so that one picture gets to be the lone ranger for a while.
One thing I'd note is that one panel is not enough curtain for that window. To make them look less blah, I'd add a second panel. You need more drape and less of the tight-pulled look.
ReplyDeleteI love the rosettes/yo-yos tho. I never learned how to make those and I always thought they were cool looking.
Unfortunately, we only have one panel. I bought it at a thrift store to use for a makeshift nativity costume, never thinking I'd actually hang it up. But then when we moved we actually had a place with tons of windows and I ended up just hanging it because I didn't have anything else. So, one will have to do for now until I either find it's missing twin, or until I find similar fabric.
DeleteYo-yos are easy. Just cut a circle, then do a running stitch around the edge (tucking the raw edge under as you go). Then pull the stitches tight and it gathers into a yo-yo. I bought a little gadget from our local quilt store for about $7 that helps me keep the sizes and stitches all uniform, but you don't need the gadget at all.
Ah right. I have a couple of thrift store finds or panels that worked in previous homes and have no hope of finding a pair for them for larger windows. Have you thought about adding some colorful fabric on the sides to extend the panel and make it wider?
ReplyDeleteI hadn't thought of that, but it's a great idea. Thanks!
DeleteWOW!!! So simple and yet it makes it pop. I agree completely with adding the yoyo to the top parts. I think I might "borrow" that idea for a room.... I really do like it when you have this idea that works. Way to go!!~
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