torsdag, oktober 07, 2010

Curtains


My DH built a storing system for our clothes in our previous flat. I made curtains to protect our textiles from dust. When we moved the curtains were stored away. Last month I finally found them again. They had been 'gone and lost' for a long time. I found them when we were going through our stuff after our water leakage 'disaster'. 


 They were found at the bottom of a carton, wet and stained from a hand carved door sign we bought in Kenya in '99. There were some clear stains, but it did not smell badly. I held my breath and threw them in the washer. I had lined the curtains, telling myself then that I could make them into quilts when or if I ever got the urge sometime... Maybe I will some day.


Detail of the stains the wooden sign had made. I do not mind the patina it has gotten through the rough treatment it has undergone. It just adds to the story of the curtains, as I also cut my pinky finger badly - resulting in six surgeon's stitches - while making it. The stains kind of remind me of water marks on old letters. I like that thought!






I was inspired to make this pattern when I saw an advert for fabrics in APQ magazine. They showed a quilt made by Shar Jorgenson, and I found the pattern, I think, through The Quilter's Cache. It was challenging and fun to make.

11 kommentarer:

Crispy sa...

Lovely curtains!! It's a shame they were damaged but still is beautiful. The pattern reminds me of the Storm At Sea.

Crispy

Marit sa...

Sorry to hear about the water leakage! Your curtains are so beautiful. I think they will make the most beautiful quilts one day!!!
Love the fabric, color, pattern you used. Just gorgeous!!

liz sa...

Curtains!? I can't believe you made such beautiful patchwork for curtains. What a pleasure it must have been to see them hanging there daily. Absolutely delightful.

Janet sa...

I think they're absolutely lovely. I remember that pattern from Shar Jorgensen. Even without a batting, they could be comforters. Thanks for showing them.

pratima sa...

These are So beautiful! The pattern is gorgeous and they would've surely brought so much warmth to the room they were hung in. Sorry about the stain though. I like your idea of turning them into quilts :)

Ravenhill sa...

These are the most wonderful curtains! I love it that you took the time to share the entire history of them with us. They are certainly a treature.

Valentina sa...

I really love them! Have you thought of making them into coverlets? Just quilting them like they are now and maybe even with perle cotton? Una, whatever you do they'll be great, and with so much history already!
Thanks for sharing!
:)

Highland Monkey's sa...

They certainly have been through the wars. You have some lovely fabric there.

Thimbleanna sa...

Wow -- that's a gorgeous quilt top Una -- sooo many pieces!

fabriquefantastique sa...

these are the most fabulous curtains I have ever seen.....

Karen sa...

Your "George" blocks are beautiful. The fabric choices work so well.