Kitchen Curtains

I need to get sewing again--I have to finish my nursery set. But, I was determined to finish the curtains I planned to make in the kitchen first. I needed some inspiration to know what color scene to commit to for the rest of the decor and I figured fabrics were a great place to start.

I was originally going to go with some pinks to compliment my green paint (I was surprised at this plan myself as I'm not really THAT into pink). But, we came across some tasteful designs with a different scheme. Husband ended up consulting me and we ended up with some fabrics I absolutely love! I am happy that I managed to match stripes with a pattern--that's usually totally out of my comprehension (or maybe husband did the matching!).

I couldn't decide between just loops or knots. I couldn't commit so I went with both.

I didn't originally plan to make the laundry room valence, but had extra fabric and decided to go for it. I like how it coordinates, but has more stripes than the rest of the kitchen to add a little contrast. I totally made up this pattern myself by observing features from a few store bought curtains and valences I already have. I have plans to get blinds soon. After I made these curtains, I decided to surprise husband and hang them myself. I was a little apprehensive but figured I built almost entire houses, I could manage. Not so. I ended up making a useless hole because I forgot about the metal around the window. Plus, when husband hung them for me, he followed my lines which we decided I placed too low. Oh well!

By the way, what do you think of the golden naked baby? I got it as a hand-me-down and swore I'd trash it, but maybe it's retro enough to get away with? At least for a laundry room?

I know most people make these door curtains out of sheer, but I wanted to add a little color. Both the tie back thing and the actual curtain are reversible so I can change to stripes if I need a change. I like how it still lets in some light but offers more privacy. BTW, I started to follow a pattern on this from the web, but ended up with my own creation. And the curtain rods are magnetic. Totally cool!

Window shade for the kitchen window over the sink. As you can see, it is adjustable. It works well for me, but husband has requested I add more buttons so he can see out the window better. Hmm. . . I guess I am a little ego-centric and didn't even think of that when I made it!