Mixing homespun plaids?

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Old 02-06-2012, 01:08 PM
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I was going to trim some plaid homespun fabric with another plaid homespun to make some dining room curtains. And then use both with some other pieces to make a runner for the table. I know it's not acceptable to mix plaids in clothing, but what about curtains? I was fine with it until dh gave me a strange look.... I know it looks fun in quilts, but what about curtains?
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Old 02-06-2012, 01:25 PM
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I think it would work beautifully.
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who makes all these rules rember it is yours do what you want
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Works great in a country home!! My next bedroom curtains are going to be a blue homespun with a bottom part of smaller check in the same color.
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I say they are your curtains and you can make them with whatever you choose. I agree with Newbee3, Who does make all these rules. I have been sewing and quilting most of my life and I still do not understand where they come from.
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If you aren't careful people will think you paid a very expensive decorator to do your window treatments.
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Originally Posted by TanyaL View Post
If you aren't careful people will think you paid a very expensive decorator to do your window treatments.
I like this! I figured that if it can be done successfully on a quilt, why not a curtain. The colors are similar and homespun just seems to blend anyway. And the table runner will help keep it pulled together anyway. Thanks for the confidence!
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