Valences

We finally had a minute (or weren't lazy enough last night) to hang the valences I made!

Our windows are humongous so I had to widen and lengthen the pattern.

 Looks a little crazy and it was. Luckily the pattern didn't rip on the first curtain I cut out, then I could use the first curtain as a pattern for the rest. 3 big windows with 3 reversible valances, ugh. I was very nervous sewing the whole thing, it was huge! I think it turned out great though. Here's an empty window. Kellen is hanging the last curtain rod. I almost didn't get a before shot!

 Here's the curtains.

 A little closer.

 Don't you love the fabric? I love mixing patterns. I think we'll keep the striped side out for spring/summer and then switch to the darker paisley for fall and winter.

 They are exactly what we needed. They add some interest in the hearth room and block out the sun when it is glaring in when we come home for lunch. Perfect!