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Sunday, May 14, 2006
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Roman Shades Give Old House A Rich Look by Peter Wilson
It was a 150-year-old farmhouse and we were lucky to get it. The house had been well cared for, but nonetheless was showing its age. It had been more than a quarter of a century since it had been remodelled. The thing that struck us most about the two-story stone and frame structure was that it was so much different than the modern homes in a subdivision that had sprung up nearby. This house had tremendous character.
I am not a decorator and will be the first to admit it. Personally, I didn't see what was wrong with putting an orange bean bag chair in the living room. I guess it was something about traditional styling and an emphasis on forest green. My wife is only marginally better at home decorating than me, but she emphatically threw out the bean bag.
Fortunately, we have a family friend who is a near genius with decorating ideas. She can pluck items out of the trash and put them together in such a way that Better Homes And Gardens would include them in a pictorial feature layout. Home décor is a hobby for her and she jumped at the chance to take on the challenge of our new old house. I asked her about the bean bag and got only a chilly stare in response.
Our goal was to decorate the house a little differently. We wanted to reflect its character. We wanted the house to be just a little different. We wanted it different, but not too different. We weren't to the point of Japanese screens and seating ourselves with pillows on the floor. We called on our friend to help out.
When our friend got to the dining room, she suggested Roman blinds, also called roman shades. She ticked off the reasons.
+ First, they were classy and different. The fabric of the shades could be made from the same material as the table cloth and would go well with our antique dining room set.
+ Second, the dining room of the old house had non-standard sized windows. After measuring them she announced it would be hard to find curtains or blinds to fit them. Blinds, curtains or shutters would have to be custom made.
+ Third, the house has beautiful native oak woodwork. We had just finished stripping layers of paint accumulated over the past century. The wood had been conditioned, sealed and finished. It had beautiful graining. We didn't want to cover it up with curtains or drapes.
+ Finally, she could make them and save us some money. She is very talented at making curtains and shades.
Those reasons sounded good to me. Especially the last one. When you take on the project of buying and restoring an old house, saving money becomes a real test.
A Description of Roman Shades
A roman shade is a rectangle of fabric that can be lowered at will. It rises in even folds. These folds are created by a system of rings, cords and horizontal battens. When the shade is lowered completely down it is a flat panel, although some styles have slight folds at each batten. The shade hangs from a board attached to the top of the window frame and hangs within the window framework. This board can also be fastened to the wall above the window, if so desired.
Our friend chose to line the panels of our shades. She did this to provide some additional insulation for the windows. The bitter winter winds, known to sweep across the fields and forests in our part of the world, rattles the windows and draws heat from even the best built homes. Lined shades were just one more barrier to help maintain interior temperatures.
Where You Might Use Them
Roman shades can be used in almost any room where you might consider mini blinds or some other type of shade or blind. They can be made from almost any fabric and either be lined or unlined. As sheers, they can be used in combination with drapes to give a formal dining room and special touch of grace. In a bedroom they are excellent for room darkening and privacy.
Our friend was able to make the shades for our dining room windows. They hung in folds about eight inches wide, which are about as wide as you would want. Although I did not previously know what roman shades were, I found out there were dozens of patterns available for making them. As a courtesy, I suppose, I was asked for my thoughts on which pattern to choose. (My suggestion was promptly discarded. I think it landed next to the bean bag.)
Anyone with a sewing machine and a little talent can make their own roman shades. Home decorating books, magazines and websites have patterns available, as do sewing supply centres. Talent with a sewing machine is not required, of course. There are also a number of stores and e-stores that have these shades for sale in either standard or custom sizes and in your choice of fabrics and colours.
When our friend got done with decorating the dining room and hanging her shade creations, the effect was just what we wanted. The room had a rich feel to it that went perfectly with the styling of the old house and the furniture we placed in it. The roman blinds were eye catching and different without being strange or out of place. First-time visitors always stopped for a second look and complimented them, which nice.
In the meantime, I hid the bean bag chair in the old barn. I have to admit that it didn't go with the current home décor, but you never know...
About the Author
The writer Peter Wilson distributed a lot of articles for the http://www.shades-blinds-shutters-guide.com internetsite. He is publishing on issues like roman shades http://www.shades-blinds-shutters-guide.com/roman-shades.html and home decoration with new curtains.
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Roman Shades Give Old House A Rich Look by Peter Wilson
It was a 150-year-old farmhouse and we were lucky to get it. The house had been well cared for, but nonetheless was showing its age. It had been more than a quarter of a century since it had been remodelled. The thing that struck us most about the two-story stone and frame structure was that it was so much different than the modern homes in a subdivision that had sprung up nearby. This house had tremendous character.
I am not a decorator and will be the first to admit it. Personally, I didn't see what was wrong with putting an orange bean bag chair in the living room. I guess it was something about traditional styling and an emphasis on forest green. My wife is only marginally better at home decorating than me, but she emphatically threw out the bean bag.
Fortunately, we have a family friend who is a near genius with decorating ideas. She can pluck items out of the trash and put them together in such a way that Better Homes And Gardens would include them in a pictorial feature layout. Home décor is a hobby for her and she jumped at the chance to take on the challenge of our new old house. I asked her about the bean bag and got only a chilly stare in response.
Our goal was to decorate the house a little differently. We wanted to reflect its character. We wanted the house to be just a little different. We wanted it different, but not too different. We weren't to the point of Japanese screens and seating ourselves with pillows on the floor. We called on our friend to help out.
When our friend got to the dining room, she suggested Roman blinds, also called roman shades. She ticked off the reasons.
+ First, they were classy and different. The fabric of the shades could be made from the same material as the table cloth and would go well with our antique dining room set.
+ Second, the dining room of the old house had non-standard sized windows. After measuring them she announced it would be hard to find curtains or blinds to fit them. Blinds, curtains or shutters would have to be custom made.
+ Third, the house has beautiful native oak woodwork. We had just finished stripping layers of paint accumulated over the past century. The wood had been conditioned, sealed and finished. It had beautiful graining. We didn't want to cover it up with curtains or drapes.
+ Finally, she could make them and save us some money. She is very talented at making curtains and shades.
Those reasons sounded good to me. Especially the last one. When you take on the project of buying and restoring an old house, saving money becomes a real test.
A Description of Roman Shades
A roman shade is a rectangle of fabric that can be lowered at will. It rises in even folds. These folds are created by a system of rings, cords and horizontal battens. When the shade is lowered completely down it is a flat panel, although some styles have slight folds at each batten. The shade hangs from a board attached to the top of the window frame and hangs within the window framework. This board can also be fastened to the wall above the window, if so desired.
Our friend chose to line the panels of our shades. She did this to provide some additional insulation for the windows. The bitter winter winds, known to sweep across the fields and forests in our part of the world, rattles the windows and draws heat from even the best built homes. Lined shades were just one more barrier to help maintain interior temperatures.
Where You Might Use Them
Roman shades can be used in almost any room where you might consider mini blinds or some other type of shade or blind. They can be made from almost any fabric and either be lined or unlined. As sheers, they can be used in combination with drapes to give a formal dining room and special touch of grace. In a bedroom they are excellent for room darkening and privacy.
Our friend was able to make the shades for our dining room windows. They hung in folds about eight inches wide, which are about as wide as you would want. Although I did not previously know what roman shades were, I found out there were dozens of patterns available for making them. As a courtesy, I suppose, I was asked for my thoughts on which pattern to choose. (My suggestion was promptly discarded. I think it landed next to the bean bag.)
Anyone with a sewing machine and a little talent can make their own roman shades. Home decorating books, magazines and websites have patterns available, as do sewing supply centres. Talent with a sewing machine is not required, of course. There are also a number of stores and e-stores that have these shades for sale in either standard or custom sizes and in your choice of fabrics and colours.
When our friend got done with decorating the dining room and hanging her shade creations, the effect was just what we wanted. The room had a rich feel to it that went perfectly with the styling of the old house and the furniture we placed in it. The roman blinds were eye catching and different without being strange or out of place. First-time visitors always stopped for a second look and complimented them, which nice.
In the meantime, I hid the bean bag chair in the old barn. I have to admit that it didn't go with the current home décor, but you never know...
About the Author
The writer Peter Wilson distributed a lot of articles for the http://www.shades-blinds-shutters-guide.com internetsite. He is publishing on issues like roman shades http://www.shades-blinds-shutters-guide.com/roman-shades.html and home decoration with new curtains.
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Sunday, April 30, 2006
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Using Fabric In Your Home Decorating: Inexpensive Ways To Transform A Room! by Kathy Wilson
Using fabric to decorate a room is an inexpensive way to add color, pattern and charm. Use fabric to soften a room, add romance, and give a room a finished feel. Fabric can be used in any room style, and on any budget! Follow these great guidelines for using fabric in home decorating without breaking your budget!
1. Inexpensive sources for fabric for decorating a room include using flat sheets from discount stores, quilts and tablecloths from yard sales (or your own linen closet!) or the discount table at any fabric store.
2. If you want to add pattern to a room with fabric, here is a no fail guideline. Use a solid, and stripe, and a small-medium scale pattern. Let each of the three fabrics share at least one color. Finally, distribute the pattern throughout the room following the 60/30/10 rule...Use your primary fabric, (usually the solid) in 60% of the room, the next fabric in 30% of the room, and the last fabric throughout 10% of the room.
3. Heavy pinch pleat draperies are long since passé. Use lighter rod pocket curtains to soften your windows. Twin flat sheets can fit most average windows with nothing more than a rod pocket sewn in! Make sure the curtains draw completely clear of the windows to let the most possible amount of light into the room. Also, consider hanging the curtain rod near the ceiling line instead of right above the window...it adds height and dimension to a room, making it look larger!
4. Simple throw pillows are easy and cheap to make, and can even be changed out with the seasons! Use them to add comfort to any room in your home...even the outdoor ones! Add a simple throw, and any corner of your room becomes a hideaway.
5. Stitch up placemats, tablecloths, and runners to soften the hard furniture in the room. If you don't sew, you can use iron on hem tape to make your creations. It's inexpensive, and can be found in the sewing aisle of any discount store, or at your local fabric shop.
6. Use existing fabrics such as pretty quilts and unused sheets to create layered table covers. It adds instant romance to any room! Check out thrift shops and yard sales, or learn to make them on your own. Do a google search and find dozens of sites ready to help you learn to sew and quilt.
7. Use cheap muslin to add natural and romantic statements in a room. Twist and wrap yards of muslin around a curtain rod and let drape to the floor for a wonderful organic window treatment. You can simply tie a knot in the end to finish. If your budget is really pinched, you can use muslin to make your window treatments, then just add borders of your favorite fabric to save on yardage.
Use creative sources for fabric, develop a plan, and add romance, color and style to any room using fabric!
About the Author
For hundreds of free budget decorating ideas, visit http://www.TheBudgetDecorator.com. Also visit their other websites at http://www.Women-on-the-Net.com and http://www.StressLessJournal.com.
Sewing Supply
Using Fabric In Your Home Decorating: Inexpensive Ways To Transform A Room! by Kathy Wilson
Using fabric to decorate a room is an inexpensive way to add color, pattern and charm. Use fabric to soften a room, add romance, and give a room a finished feel. Fabric can be used in any room style, and on any budget! Follow these great guidelines for using fabric in home decorating without breaking your budget!
1. Inexpensive sources for fabric for decorating a room include using flat sheets from discount stores, quilts and tablecloths from yard sales (or your own linen closet!) or the discount table at any fabric store.
2. If you want to add pattern to a room with fabric, here is a no fail guideline. Use a solid, and stripe, and a small-medium scale pattern. Let each of the three fabrics share at least one color. Finally, distribute the pattern throughout the room following the 60/30/10 rule...Use your primary fabric, (usually the solid) in 60% of the room, the next fabric in 30% of the room, and the last fabric throughout 10% of the room.
3. Heavy pinch pleat draperies are long since passé. Use lighter rod pocket curtains to soften your windows. Twin flat sheets can fit most average windows with nothing more than a rod pocket sewn in! Make sure the curtains draw completely clear of the windows to let the most possible amount of light into the room. Also, consider hanging the curtain rod near the ceiling line instead of right above the window...it adds height and dimension to a room, making it look larger!
4. Simple throw pillows are easy and cheap to make, and can even be changed out with the seasons! Use them to add comfort to any room in your home...even the outdoor ones! Add a simple throw, and any corner of your room becomes a hideaway.
5. Stitch up placemats, tablecloths, and runners to soften the hard furniture in the room. If you don't sew, you can use iron on hem tape to make your creations. It's inexpensive, and can be found in the sewing aisle of any discount store, or at your local fabric shop.
6. Use existing fabrics such as pretty quilts and unused sheets to create layered table covers. It adds instant romance to any room! Check out thrift shops and yard sales, or learn to make them on your own. Do a google search and find dozens of sites ready to help you learn to sew and quilt.
7. Use cheap muslin to add natural and romantic statements in a room. Twist and wrap yards of muslin around a curtain rod and let drape to the floor for a wonderful organic window treatment. You can simply tie a knot in the end to finish. If your budget is really pinched, you can use muslin to make your window treatments, then just add borders of your favorite fabric to save on yardage.
Use creative sources for fabric, develop a plan, and add romance, color and style to any room using fabric!
About the Author
For hundreds of free budget decorating ideas, visit http://www.TheBudgetDecorator.com. Also visit their other websites at http://www.Women-on-the-Net.com and http://www.StressLessJournal.com.
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Thursday, April 20, 2006
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Special Report: Learn how to sew pleated drapes like a professional seamstress!
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Sunday, April 09, 2006
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Here’s a brand new release that promises to save you hundreds of dollars. Even make you extra money.
"How to Repair Sewing Machines at home"
Have you ever thought how convenient it would be to perform your own sewing machine repairs at home instead of having a repairman come out and take your beloved sewing machine away and, charge you the earth for the privilege.
With this new book you can:
"Learn exactly how to repair or service your sewing machine at home with easy steps."
…But not only that… within these 400 pages you can even consider starting your own home-based sewing machine repair business. Let’s face it, as soon as your family and friends find out you can easily repair or service your own sewing machine you will be inundated with machines to practice on. Not to mention the vast market available to you on your own doorstep; from domestic, schools, colleges, universities, old folks homes, hospitals, prisons and tailor shops.
Verdict? Definitely worth investigation with real testimonials and an ironclad guarantee.
Snap this one up.
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Sewing Supply
Here’s a brand new release that promises to save you hundreds of dollars. Even make you extra money.
"How to Repair Sewing Machines at home"
Have you ever thought how convenient it would be to perform your own sewing machine repairs at home instead of having a repairman come out and take your beloved sewing machine away and, charge you the earth for the privilege.
With this new book you can:
"Learn exactly how to repair or service your sewing machine at home with easy steps."
…But not only that… within these 400 pages you can even consider starting your own home-based sewing machine repair business. Let’s face it, as soon as your family and friends find out you can easily repair or service your own sewing machine you will be inundated with machines to practice on. Not to mention the vast market available to you on your own doorstep; from domestic, schools, colleges, universities, old folks homes, hospitals, prisons and tailor shops.
Verdict? Definitely worth investigation with real testimonials and an ironclad guarantee.
Snap this one up.
Click Here! To learn more
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Thursday, April 06, 2006
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Sewing Supply
Sewing Machines are Useful Everyday.
Did you ever find a shirt or a pair of pants that had the seam ripped out of it? . Did you ever sit and think of some of the different types of items that you can and are made with sewing machines and sewing supply? So what would you do, most of us would go to the closet and drag out the sewing supply machine and fix the seam. Yet there are many of other things that can be done with it besides fixing your shirt or pants. With your sewing supply you could sew some material together to make strips that later would be made into carpets or even make a complete outfit for you or your children. You could even make curtains with your sewing supply or put embroidery on a coat or hat with them.
The things that you can do with your sewing supply are endless all it takes is a little imagination and creativity plus that material and then nothing is impossible. This sewing supply has come along way from when it first became available to people. It became more compact and has more features to it.
Before they made them more compact for the average person, when you ever needed a name or picture sewn on you jacket, hat, or carpet you would half to go see a specialist to have it done, and pay for the work and sewing supply. But now you can purchase the sewing machines in the stores that will let you do embroideries and do that project and many more out of your own home. That makes the sewing machine a lot more convenient for the average person now a day to get the work done.
There are a lot of people out there that think that a sewing machine is out dated but really they are not because you can do more with one machine than some can do with three or four different machines. If the average person would think of the money that would be saved if they would fix that pair of pants, shirt, or skirt they would see that a sewing machine and sewing supply is not that bad of an idea after all.
About the author: For more information about sewing machines, please check out: http://www.1-sewing-machines.info
Sewing Supply
Sewing Machines are Useful Everyday.
Did you ever find a shirt or a pair of pants that had the seam ripped out of it? . Did you ever sit and think of some of the different types of items that you can and are made with sewing machines and sewing supply? So what would you do, most of us would go to the closet and drag out the sewing supply machine and fix the seam. Yet there are many of other things that can be done with it besides fixing your shirt or pants. With your sewing supply you could sew some material together to make strips that later would be made into carpets or even make a complete outfit for you or your children. You could even make curtains with your sewing supply or put embroidery on a coat or hat with them.
The things that you can do with your sewing supply are endless all it takes is a little imagination and creativity plus that material and then nothing is impossible. This sewing supply has come along way from when it first became available to people. It became more compact and has more features to it.
Before they made them more compact for the average person, when you ever needed a name or picture sewn on you jacket, hat, or carpet you would half to go see a specialist to have it done, and pay for the work and sewing supply. But now you can purchase the sewing machines in the stores that will let you do embroideries and do that project and many more out of your own home. That makes the sewing machine a lot more convenient for the average person now a day to get the work done.
There are a lot of people out there that think that a sewing machine is out dated but really they are not because you can do more with one machine than some can do with three or four different machines. If the average person would think of the money that would be saved if they would fix that pair of pants, shirt, or skirt they would see that a sewing machine and sewing supply is not that bad of an idea after all.
About the author: For more information about sewing machines, please check out: http://www.1-sewing-machines.info
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Wednesday, April 05, 2006
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Sewing Supply
Hi I just want to let you know about my other blogs which you may find useful.
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Hi I just want to let you know about my other blogs which you may find useful.
Sewing|Sewing Machine|Sewing Supply|
Pattern Sewing
Sewing Supply
Sewing Supply
Hi I just want to let you know about my other blogs which you may find useful.
Sewing|Sewing Machine|Sewing Supply|
Pattern Sewing
Sewing Supply
Hi I just want to let you know about my other blogs which you may find useful.
Sewing|Sewing Machine|Sewing Supply|
Pattern Sewing
Sewing Supply
Sewing Supply
Welcome to my sewing supply blog. Here you will find a wealth of information on sewing supply and plenty of resources for all your sewing supply needs.
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