The house and garden projects are underway. The curtain fabric is cut and pattern matched, some seams have been sewn. Meanwhile, in the garden, Paul has put up the willow hurdles and fixed the metal archway in place.
I think the garden project will be finished before my curtains. Not that we are competing against each!
You are brave taking on such a big curtain project. I love the shots of Rick helping with the garden project.
ReplyDeleteI think these might be the last curtains I ever make myself!
DeleteI think maybe the dog has the best idea.. DIY - Don't Involve Yourself - ha ha. Not true really, I'm quite handy if pushed.
ReplyDeleteThat's the stance that I usually take.
DeleteDog looks to me as if he is keeping well and truly out of the way while D I Y projects are uderway. Actually I am impressed by both.
ReplyDeleteRick has been assisting Paul, demanding many throws of his tennis ball.
DeleteGreat progress on both projects. Your fencing and archway looks lovely. Willow hurdles are new to me. How do you fix them to the ground and each other?
ReplyDeleteThey are just tied onto wooden posts, you can use garden twine but Paul cheated and used brown plastic cable ties.
DeleteThose hurdles are very nice and rustic. I think Rick approves.
ReplyDeletePaul insisted on getting hurdles and actually I think they blend in quite well.
DeleteI remember the fun of making curtains - a long time ago.
ReplyDeleteI don't even know of anywhere to go and look at curtain material anymore whereas there are so many more places that sell curtains
So many fabric shops have closed down in recent years. I used to love wandering along the aisles and looking at all the different fabrics, checking out for that bargain end of roll!
DeleteWow - you have both been busy!
ReplyDeleteIt's a long time since I made any curtains, although I still have fabric bought years ago, and never made up. It's more traditional here for filmy curtains rather than heavier fabric. I miss the selection of fabric that I had in the UK, it was so much better than here - or perhaps just more to my taste.
I like the idea of the hurdles and archway - what a good idea to hide an unsightly corner.
Will Rick be allowed to "christen" them?
He's probably already christened them!
DeleteI remember my Mum measuring, pattern matching and cutting curtains on the floor as the table was not large enough. No wonder that the skill has slipped a generation. And The Dog would want to 'help'.
ReplyDeleteMy kitchen island was a huge help, it was so much easier than crawling around on the floor.
DeleteLove the material I will send my order over! You two compete on projects - Never!:)
ReplyDeleteJust got the headboard to make next! Pass me the staple gun..
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