Christmas Gifts - Page 16

Pressing-On · #**151** 12-06-2012, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rgcraig

I know!!!!

My DIL and I make things like this - - just love it!!

My sewing days are over. I just use my machine for mending now. I'd rather buy it.

rgcraig · #**152** 12-06-2012, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

My sewing days are over. I just use my machine for mending now. I'd rather buy it.

I do a little of both! Well, a lot of buying, but a little sewing still.

Pressing-On · #**153** 12-06-2012, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rgcraig

I do a little of both! Well, a lot of buying, but a little sewing still.

I am going to make my DIL a zebra valance for one of her rooms. I bought some really nice drapery fabric. I bought her some lined white and black silky panels for Christmas - two of each. She can exchange one of the colors if she doesn't like the two-toned effect. Couldn't find any quality valances, so that is when you have to make them yourself. I got the material on sale as well, so that was a plus. You know how high drapery fabric can get.

rgcraig · #**154** 12-06-2012, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

I am going to make my DIL a zebra valance for one of her rooms. I bought some really nice drapery fabric. I bought her some lined white and black silky panels for Christmas - two of each. She can exchange one of the colors if the doesn't like the two-toned effect. Couldn't find any quality valances, so that is when you have to make them yourself. I got the material on sale as well, so that was a plus. You know how high drapery fabric can get.

Sounds great!

Yes, the price is outrageous - - that's why it's almost cheaper to buy things than sew anymore.

Pressing-On · #**155** 12-06-2012, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rgcraig

Sounds great!

Yes, the price is outrageous - - that's why it's almost cheaper to buy things than sew anymore.

And the quality of fabric is nothing like what used to be offered. That really ticks me off.

So, I haven't started the project. Should I do a balloon valance or just a regular valance with a little bit of a ruffle at the top - one inch, so it won't looking boring. I don't think a two-inch ruffle would suit the silky panels.

rgcraig · #**156** 12-06-2012, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

And the quality of fabric is nothing like what used to be offered. That really ticks me off.

So, I haven't started the project. Should I do a balloon valance or just a regular valance with a little bit of a ruffle at the top - one inch, so it won't looking boring. I don't think a two-inch ruffle would suit the silky panels.

I think I'd go with the regular valance. I like the idea of the two colors of panels. Should look really cool!

Pressing-On · #**157** 12-06-2012, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rgcraig

I think I'd go with the regular valance. I like the idea of the two colors of panels. Should look really cool!

Okay, I was visualizing that. So, small ruffle above the rod - one inch?

Yes, the panels were on sale for $35.00 each and they are really pretty. I don't do the black and white theme - especially zebra, but if I did, I would have kept them!

Cindy · #**158** 12-06-2012, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

Renda, For little girls!! I am so excited to buy these things!!

http://mustardpieclothing.com/collection/fall-2012/

Awww, love it!!

rgcraig · #**159** 12-06-2012, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

Okay, I was visualizing that. So, small ruffle above the rod - one inch?

Yes, the panels were on sale for $35.00 each and they are really pretty. I don't do the black and white theme - especially zebra, but if I did, I would have kept them!

There's always the option of no ruffle - - - I've done a few like that and if the material is thicker, it will look good. I think I'd still do 2" if you do a ruffle.

Pressing-On · #**160** 12-06-2012, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rgcraig

There's always the option of no ruffle - - - I've done a few like that and if the material is thicker, it will look good. I think I'd still do 2" if you do a ruffle.

Man, I don't know if I could do that without some type of ruffle at the top. I have some in my dining room and I don't like them at all.

My kitchen valances have a 1-inch ruffle. Bathroom valance - two inch.

Man, the panels are more elegant, wouldn't the larger ruffle throw that look off? I guess she wouldn't care, really. I'll probably make the decision when I get to that part of the curtain.