Yes!
My first window's valance is FINALLY finished and mounted!
It's only been in the works for like two years. . . ::sigh::
I *love* the fabrics. I worried that the turquoise embroidery would be a little weird in the cerulean blue room, but it's spot on with its cheeriness! And the texture of the lining fabric is perfect in the room. And then I also worried about the blush pink shantung silk tabs - was it too much of a pop for the room?
I intended their color to play with the pink-family tones in the floral oil painting I have by the sinks (and the floral arrangement between the sinks and the garden tub). I worried right up until it was finally hung and I stepped back and saw: Happiness. :) My ideas came together the way I'd pictured in my mind.
There's a lesson in that: Often as we're working, the components of what we're doing don't seem like they're playing the way we want them to. But in quilting (and décor) the sum of the whole is frequently more than the value of the parts alone, and if you persevere, the end result is terrific. It's hard to trust in that, though, when you also know that sometimes you just end up with a hot mess.
The problem with this project was - - - the upholstery grade fabrics are too much for my sewing machine to handle once you get multiple layers going. So all the header sewing has to be done by hand. It's not fun, even with the correct needle for the job. And we're talking a 64" header! It's hard to push through everything, and even with a thimble it does a number on my finger. So I found it extremely easy to continuously shunt the work aside and do bindings or hand applique, instead, each evening. It took an OMG assignment to get it done.
And now that the first one is finished and up, I have motivation to stitch the heading and tabs onto the second one without resorting to using a quilt's OMG spot to make myself do the work. ;D
I love this room. It's a good thing I'm the one who pays the water bill each month, or I'd be lounging and reading in here every day. . .
(Oh - if you're sharp-eyed and wondering about that painter's tape in the middle of my window frames, it's there to remind me that as soon as it's warm enough to open windows to work with smelly things that exacerbate my Lupus, I need to repaint the sashing that was marred when the middle broken window was replaced. Flying shrapnel from another project destroyed that glass - lucky it wasn't a person that it hit!)
Magnificent! You are right about the fact that we should trust our instincts throughout a project. We usually know what we're talking about! :o))
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun, feminine space you've created for yourself! Window treatments make such a huge difference, don't they? I've got a project like that for my master bath that I've been procrastinating for years even though I have several fabric options that would work. You just get used to the way the room looks with a naked window, you know? But you're inspiring me... Maybe once the graduation quilt is finished!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love that space. And your new valance is perfect for it. Yep, I can see where reading in the tub would be a continuous temptation!
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Can I ask what brand of paint you found that color in. I love it. Would like to use it on a wall in my sewing room.
ReplyDeleteHi, Patti - Your comment is marked no-reply in the notifications, so hopefully you'll see the answer here: This color is Behr "Nebraska Sky," and this room was done in the eggshell sheen.
DeleteOh gosh that looks so good. wtg
ReplyDeleteWow, this bathroom looks so dreamy. If it were in my house, I might not ever get out of there! Great job on the window dressing.
ReplyDeleteAmazing! Can I move into that room? I might not ever leave it is just so peaceful looking.
ReplyDeleteHoooooooo, sweet and elegant, I understand you want to stay all day long inside this room ;))
ReplyDeleteThe serenity that I feel from looking at the photos of your room. . .so wonderful. . .well done! I love your fabric choices and determination to finish the job hand sewing!
ReplyDeleteLovely. Thanks for linking up with Elm Street Quilts One Monthly Goal and congrats on your finish.
ReplyDeleteOh my, this room is gorgeous and your valance, colours and all, is superb.
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