new kitchen curtain = a clean window sill

I'm pretty happy with this new curtain. I know, this is not your typical combination of fabrics. Maybe not even the right combination, but for me it works. So much of the time I'm looking for a feeling that I get when I pair fabrics. It's hard to explain, and even as I type I'm confusing myself. What I mean, is...oh gee-whiz! I just like these together. The colors, the patterns. It's giving me that feeling. Do you know what I mean? I didn't think so (but maybe you do?) I don't even know what I mean. Moving on......

One good reason to make yourself a new kitchen curtain is that it motivates you to clean off all of the crap little things that migrate to the window sill and build up. If you don't have that problem then I salute you big time. I can't seem to shake it. So I'm enjoying looking at a pretty window sill for as long as it will last, *sigh*. On the other hand, it doesn't seem to motivate me to unload the dish-drainer.

That brown floral you see there? (not the ruffle) That is my new favorite in the whole wide world. I'm crazy about it. Crazy. It's Alexander Henry, New Traditions. I used up all that I had on this curtain and I need to get more, if only to sleep with it at night and hide it in a secrete cubbyhole during the day. I told you it's making me crazy. I bought it when I was in Oregon and I haven't seen it here. I'm hoping to locate it online--haven't had time to look yet, have any of you noticed it? 

I used my ruffle foot for the very first time to make the ruffle on this curtain. Nobody can accuse me of rushing into things--I bought that foot about a year and a half ago. I was not super impressed. It had some inconsistency problems, and if I stepped up the speed it sounded like my machine just might ruffle it's self right off of the table. I had to go s...l...o...w and it took forEVER it seemed. It really didn't look too bad in the end though, so all's well that ends well. People kept telling me that ruffle foots were really expensive, like 60-80 dollars. Ha! those guys don't know what they're talking about, I found mine for 16.00 on ebay!! (you think maybe that's why I had some problems? nah...)

Did you happen to notice that a new kitchen curtain was not on my list that I posted about previously? That's because I'm still working on my "spruce up the house" list. Still, I like to plan ahead ;)

while I'm on the subject of clean widow sills, I can appreciate Hannah's avocado sprout all the more. I'm growing fond of seeing them here now on a regular basis. She has transplanted 2 now into pots and they are doing quite well as house plants. When I come across a fallen blossom I've started tucking them here in her jar. A pretty combination I think.

Have a wonderful weekend friends! I wish you lots of happy moments.

T.

Comments

[Oona L]

~~Great curtains. I love them, as long as the combo makes you happy that is all that counts. But I think they look wonderful together! I love your little tinkets on your sill. My window sill is too tall for me too look out, if I want to look out I have to tippytoe! LOL It is all good though it lets in the sunlight.
I have to sew a cushion for a wicker chair in our livingroom, Which I got for free from my local freecycle. Sometimes there is such great finds on there!! I got some pretty yellow and orange fabric. Which will be cheery in the dark upcoming winter months.
Have a great weekend Toni. May you and your family make some great memories. Our weekend isn't until Monday and Tuesday, that is when the Hubby is off.
~~For the avocado sprout do you just take the seed from the middle of the fruit clean it off and put it in some water? I would love to try it out. I am a houseplant fanatic.

[amandajean]

I love your new kitchen curtain! It's beautiful.

and I so know what you mean (with the fabric pairing thing). :)

[Pam]

So pretty.

I love my ruffle foot with a passion. I'd like to spend time each day ruffling something big and small. Fabric, crepe paper.. be still my heart.

[Heather]

The curtain pairing reminds me of the Hepburn/Bogart movie Sabrina. She wears that amazing white gown embroidered with black flowers in the garden. Your curtains are lovely.

[Heather]

The curtain looks beautiful. And you are right to covet that floral, I'm looking for some right now.

Have a lovely weekend!

[Jennifer]

Love the curtain. As for the ruffler, I think the price has a lot to do with it :). I have one for my viking it wasn't cheap but it does make perfect ruffles....

[Lisa]

I understand this pairing! Lovely, especially when seen as a backdrop for your kitchen. Just got almost this exact pattern of black and white floral in scrapbooking paper; totally caught my eye, too! Love your wonderfully visual blog!

[Hannah]

I really like the new curtain mommy!
-Hannah

[Junie Moon]

Your new kitchen curtains are great--I think it's fun that you've combined the fabrics in this way.

[Toni]

Hi Oona~
Yes, just support the seed with toothpicks in a glass of water. The pointy side of the seed goes up :)

[Tracy]

Love the curtains--fun combinations of fabrics. I know just what you mean about the feeling with fabric selection...I just keep pairing until the feeling's right! ;o) Happy weekend to you & yours ((hugs))

[Suzie Sews]

As ever a great post...love the curtain, hey and well done with the ruffel foot, I have been trying to use a binding foot...nothing but problems...maybe its just me!
Love the results.
Suzie Sews

[~vicki]

I do understand that "feeling" idea you mentioned. The curtain is beautiful and reflects you're personal style perfectly I think. Very Nice!

[Angel Jem]

The curtain looks good!

[Molly]

You inspired me!! I'm cleaning off my windowsill right now. I'm going to check out my material stash and maybe even sew some new curtains. I need a change for autumn, thanks for the push.

[Meredith]

Loving those pretty pretty curtains!!

[Mary Beth]

I'm completely inspired by your post and I'd also like to say I love your countertops--they're like mine--not modern, just like they were in the 50's, nice.

[Randi]

Lovely curtain!! I know exact what you mean when you choose the combination..I also have to feel that it`s right..
The avocadosprout with the flower was very beautiful,,,and the stones beside..
Have a nice day :-)

[kate]

I love your curtains. i have no curtains in my kitchen but am struggling over how to do them as my dining room table is in there and it has all sorts of color in it. My husband made me the table and it has mexican tiles laid into it... they are all shades of brown, blue, green, and yellow, and very busy. I wonder if I should go all solid, or a simple pattern, or monochromatic? Any ideas, yours are so beautiful!
Thanks!

[emily]

i love the new curtain!

[annieelfa]

I like this sparrow. It never hurts to turn things on their heads a bit.

[Jessica]

Oooh, I love that brown floral. I am so buying some. However, I don't have kitchen curtains...but I know I'll use it somewhere! SO very pretty and I LOVE this pairing. It's so personal and I love that.

[Annette]

Looks beautiful..

[angie]

i love the feelings of comfort, of nostalgia, the play of the light, the ambience reflected in these photos...