DJ

I spent the entire day from 10:30 till after 7 helping a friend with a vallance for her kitchen. She has 4 to do, and we managed to get one done, the smallest one. We wanted to do it first as the "prototype". Made a few errors, but nothing too bad. It turned out so darn cute! (Will try to post a picture soon.) The top strip (about 4") is a flower-patterned fabric with casing, then there is a narrower strip of red fabric, then a narrow strip of the print again, but with small tucks all along it (done with my ruffling foot), then a wide strip of lace, then another narrow strip of the print. She was coppying the ones she is replacing but with fabric she likes better, so it was an exercise in figuring out how to do it. Many techniques I learned in quilting were very helpful (including Elmer's Glue to hold fabric in place before stitching). We also used the "magic pillowcase" technique in the last step to attach the top piece. It worked great. She has three more windows to do, all larger. I'm hoping she can do them on her own, but I am available to help if she needs it. We had a fun day.

grandjan

It sounds very pretty. Can't wait to see a picture. Also sounds like you had a great time with you friend and that's always the best part!

DJ

Here's a picture of the valance . . .

Cyn

That is great!

Jingle

Beautiful, I remember when that style was 'In'.

Pinkiris

You two did a terrific job! Isn't it nice when you can replicate something you like with something you like better?

Nanamoms

That is so cute!!!

barny

I love it, you both did a beautiful job. It looks really great.

Sewfine

That is beautiful. You both did a beautiful job.

zennia

Very pretty.