I have NO idea what happened to the post I uploaded yesterday so having another go at it! I wanted to make some curtains for my grandaughters bedroom but was rather horrified at the cost, especially when I found that the fabric I REALLY liked was £56.00 per metre! Tony had an epifit!!!!
I settled on calico.....here it is taped to a base of blanket and PVC coated fabric....perfect for printing on
I have never tackled anything on this scale before and was a bit concerned about registration of the design so spent AGES taping a grid 50cm square. I decided that this was a very expesive way of doing in and ended up usng string taped across at regular intervals instead. Here I have printed the green stems for the flowrrs that the girls designed
Next I printed on cupcakes and the Hope's 'Butterhearts' and added pale lilac wings. I immediately sprinkled on fine glitter in the hope it will add a little sparkle.I realise as I write this I have not uploaded the right pictures showing the wings. OPh well, when they are finished I shall take another picture
Oncce I have got the other two curtains printed I shall add more details to this with a few gems and small flowers in between the existing designs. And the cupckaes need cherries of course....anbd a few sprinkles.
Yes.....these curtains are far from finished!
A wingless 'Butterheart'!
It is so hot here in Cambridge we are off for a barbeque tonight and then I have the grandchildren for the weekend. No chance to get much done. Oh well.....!
4 comments:
What a smart idea to paint your own curtains. We move a lot and I often have to buy new drapes. I will keep this in mind next time I don't have something that will fit! Decorating your own curtains makes it so personal. I am sure your grandchild will love them.
Your curtains are wonderful, well done you for tackling something so large. They look the bees knees :)
I love what you've done with these, you're so creative :)
The curtains look amazing, Moira!
How wonderful to use your granddaughters drawings. Do post more photos so I can see the finished fabric :)
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