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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.

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!

Here's a picture of the valance . . .

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

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

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

That is beautiful. You both did a beautiful job.

How adorable!! It's so bright and cheerful. Excellent job girls!!

You're a good friend.

Soooooooooooo cute. You did a great job. Love it.

This is so bright and cheery! I am glad that you and your friend had so much fun creating something so lovely and usable.

Love the colors and it's such an 'in' style for kitchens. Sounds like you had a fun time doing them!

Nice job. She is lucky to have a friend like you.

Wow! Nice job and pretty colors. You two work well together :rolleyes:

Very nice. I used to love curtains in my kitchen but have not used them in years.

Very pretty! Thanks for sharing.

Lovely!! You both did a great job!