I've never spent a lot on window treatments. I've made curtains out of burlap, muslin, and even sheets. Happily, online shopping has made it easier to find great fabrics for great prices. For instance, I first saw a Waverly fabric I liked for the kitchen at $16.99/yd. After Googling the pattern, I snagged it for $7.99/yd. Another company I liked was selling its website and offered a 70% discount. There I grabbed fabric for my office and a guest room. I splurged a little on the dining room because that's my Blue Dog room and I wanted something nifty and contemporary.
Saturday I made my biggest score yet. We have a 3-windowed nook in the Master Bedroom that is perfect for Ralph's desk. There he can study his Spanish and listen to Rush and Laura out of my hearing range. I needed 13 yds. of fabric and wanted to coordinate it with lamps left over from a former life. At Hancock's I found an 8-yd Waverly remnant for $3.60/yd (formerly $13.99/yd). They also had 5 yds. left on a roll and sold it for the same price.
I'm sure it would feel luxurious if I could walk into a shop and say, "I'll take this, and this, and that," but it probably wouldn't be nearly as much fun.
I promise...if my stock-picking expertise ever matches my success in finding fabric deals, I'll send everyone a year's supply of Godiva chocolates!
(Here's the "Before"; stay tuned for the "After").



1 comment:
looking forward to see "after," you have a way with fabric...and words... :o)
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