New Curtains instructions

 I am getting so many inquiries about my curtains. I guess I could make them and sell them , but I will share my pattern with everyone. Anyway, I like helping others. I bought some off ebay, I think for $25 a curtain, well it is nothing to them. This curtain, I made for probably $4.00 I think it took me 2 1/2 yds of material.I will try to explain, cut each panel approx. 28" x40" (I have large windows). When cutting out the panels be careful how you cut them, if you have the material on top of each other place both printed sides facing each other, because they meet in the middle from opposite directions. You don't want both panels to be cut the same way.


Then approx. 22" from the inside start cutting almost like you are taking out a triangle piece to meet the bottom outside corner. Hem all away around the curtain. On the top make approx. 2 1/2" open for a curtain rod to go through.

I actually bought this material to match some curtains that I have in my dining room, I think the match is perfect.

The girl on ebay hangs hers with jute on a nail and I tie them back with jute, The tying back is what gives the scalloped look. I hope this helps, If I can make them anyone can. Let me know how you get along or if I can help. Believe me I am no professional, just out to save money whereever I can. To be on the safe side you may want to try 3 yds. of material. And you can change the size depending on your window measurements.I love the primitive look of these curtains. I would love to see pictures if anyone else decides to make them.

Hugs,

Lecia

Here are two pictures of my curtains from ebay laying flat that may help understand my instructions.

New Curtain I made and Crow sitter I forgot I had and my new candle mat.

Today I made me a new kitchen curtain, my first curtain. Then it hit me today, hey I won a scarecrow shelf setter off  ebay a while back and forgot that I had it, so I decided to put the shelf sitter in  my enamel pan with my other fall goodies. And last   is a picture of the new candle mat that I finished.My second candle mat.

Another prize from Crows Creek giveaway!

Today I received another awesome prize from the http://crowscreekprimitivesgatheringforum.blogspot.com/ This package was from Libby http://rustyshedprims.blogspot.com/  I love the picture, doll and stacked pillow arrangement. Please check out these wonderful blogs and talented artists. Thank you Libby!!!

New Bonnet

This is a new pattern that I am trying, it is a little different than the other bonnets that I have made. This pattern was a little simplier for me. I like both styles of bonnets really. But I enjoyed making this one, the pattern wasn't quite as frustrating. I still need to coffee stain it.

Dustpan from Apple Tree Cottage

Yesterday I received my dustpan that I ordered from Martha at http://appletreecottage.blogspot.com/

Martha does beautiful work. I was going to display it on my door, but decided to hang it on the wall so I could see it better!!! Don't you just love it!!! Check out Martha's blog and etsy shop!! Thank-you Martha!!!

More goodies from Crows Creek Primitives Gathering, Old Settler's Days Giveaway

Today I received more gifts from http://www.crowscreekprimitivesgatheringforum.blogspot.com/  The first is from Ginny NH Crafter. It is the cutest crow, flower on a sifter display, Look at the tiny ladybug. Soooo cute! Next is a package from Deb Turner http://www.debsprimitivecountrykitchen.blogspot.com/ , She has made the cutest olde settler books and also 3 rusty stars. I just love everything girls, thank you so much!!!!

Two more Prizes arrived!!!

I went to the mailbox today and to my delight there were two more prizes from http://crowscreekprimitivesgatheringforum.blogspot.com/  The first one is the cutest pin keep and 2 prim hang tags from from Maureen http://stitchesandmore.blogspot.com/  Thank-you Mareen. and the second package is the cutest towel set by Kitty http://shabbykatprimitivessundriesnsuch.blogspot.com/ Thank you Kitty. I love these goodies from these talented girls!!!!

First Prize from the Crows Creek Primitives Blog "The Old Settlers Giveaway"

Today I received my first prize from the http://crowscreekprimitivesgatheringforum.blogspot.com/  giveaway. It is a pin keep made by Trish http://downgrannyscountryroad.blogspot.com/ ( the  blog is her siister's Connie Joy),  Isn't it the cutest pin keep!!! Check out her blog, she did an awesome job. I love it Trish. Thanks-You!!!!I should have taken a picture of how Trish had it packaged, she had such a cute cheesecloth tag aroung the package it is pictured beside the pinkeep.

New Door Display for my Hair Salon

My friend Gina, "Cat Nap Inn Primitives", bought a wonderful dustpan hanger from Appletreecottage on etsy. I loved it so much that I contacted Appletreecottage about making me a sign for my shop door. This is the picture she sent me of the finished product. I love it, what awesome talent.

Pictures of Painted Kitchen

Except for a few touch up spots I am finished painting. I painted over 40 hours. I am not a painter, but do it to save money. I painted the wall Lyndhurst Spring Eve. and trim Otter' Tail.

New paint

Before...After...Before...After...

I have been painting like crazy, I love the new colors. All finished with the LR except my son still needs to put chair rail up on one side, to hide my poor painting lines. He He And yes I have a hoosier in my LR. My husband doesn't share my love for prims, he says I have the house looking like a museum. I still  have the kitchen yet to paint. Here is some before and after pictures.P.S. Nothin fancy, but I like my museum!!!

I can't believe that I am the winner!!!

OMG I just found out that I am the winner of http://crowscreekprimitivesgatheringforum.blogspot.com/ giveaway. I am so honored to be receiving all of these wonderful items from all of these talented crafters.

Swap goodies from Tammy Wellman

Look at thel bonnet I received from Tammy Wellman http://ncprimitivesfromthepast.blogspot.com/  I love it Tammy, it is beautiful!!!!! This has been the second swap Tammy and I have done. Tammy is an awesome crafter and friend!!

My first Candle Mat

I am quite proud of my very first candle mat. And this is only my second stitchery. I coffee stained it and am quite proud of how it has turned out. As much as I love it, I will probably give it away. He He

Swap goodies from Becky

I want to show pictures of my swap goodies from Becky, http://primitivesnstitchin.blogspot.com/  Look at this cute pumpkin man holding the crow on a stick!!!

"Home is where the heart is ", Pillow

 Americana Wall hanging on bobbin hanger,

Americana towel with crow!!!

Pumpkin and mouse in little emamel pan!!!

I love everything!!! And want to thank-you again Becky, this sure was fun!!!! Becky is an awesome person and crafter!!!

Giveaway prize from Parker's Paradise

Linda Parker , "Parker's Paradise", http://parkersparadise.blogspot.com/ had a giveaway and I was lucky enough to be a winner. It was for an adorable pin keep. Well when I opened the package there was all kinds of goodies present. The pin keep, made from a little baby shoe, 2 dolies, a little tin pan, wall hanging kit, candle tart, wooden bowl full of beautiful strawberries, and a litte American Flag. Thank you Linda, I love everything!!!

Swap goodies arrived.

Please note the package says swap alert drop everything!!! And I did!!!!I kinda hinted for the pumpkin man and told her I did have an enamel pan when I saw the pumpkin and mouse .

OMG Look what I found on my porch today, I am so thrilled, I feel like I just returned from an awesome craft show. I did a textile swap that Char, The Pickled Pepper Patch hosted. My partner was Becky from http://primitivesnstitchin.blogspot.com/  I couldn't have been matched up with any better partner. I have a prim friend for life. We had so much fun emailing each other about our swap. Becky you outdid yourself!!! I really , really love everything!!! And Becky made everything, please check out her blog. Thank you for being my swapping partner!!!! You are the greatest!!!!

New Apron and Bonnet

Here is an apron and bonnet set that I have made for a swap. I still need to make myself something. He He

First Stitchery completed

My very first stitchery, This pattern is from Tiffany "Twigs" Carnal http://www.primitiveblessings.com/
She has some free patterns on her web-site which I appreciate. I am real proud of this sampler and it was alot of fun.

Swap Goodies from Tammy Wellman

Today I recieved my awesome prim goodies from Tammy Wellman, Http://ncprimitivesfromthepast.blogspot.com/   I love these goodies, isn't Tammy talented!!!!

New Signs from Andy's Primitive Farmhouse

What a surprise today when I opened my package from Andy, "Andy's Primitive Farmhouse". I was expecting one sign and to my surprise there was two. I just love these signs!!!!!!!

Andy is a special friend, she is a rare friend that I am happy to have found. She has a selling blog, please check it out http://primitivehomestead70.blogspot.com/  You won't be disappointed, she does wonderful work!!!! Love Andy's signs!!!

Prairie Bonnets

So here they are my first attempt at making prairie bonnets (Just need to coffee stain them). The first three are the ones that I have made. The first one, well it may fit a dolls head. He He And it took me hours to make these! I think maybe the next one I make I will be faster.All I can say is that I would starve to death if this was my livelihood. I am bad at reading patterns, so I just kinda guess on some things. But I am proud!!!!