Kitchen Curtains

I knew I wanted to make kitchen curtains but just wasn't sure what fabric to use. I found a remnant of dress fabric and fell in love. These three panel curtains were the product.
I'd give this project a C. I think the bottom hem is convex and hangs poorly (and might be either too long or too short). I also think the rod pocket is too narrow. Also three curtains is insufficient for this series of windows. Live and learn!

Cushion

The fabric I got for my kitchen curtains was a remnant so I got the whole remnant. After making three curtains I had a piece of scrap left over, so decided to make a pillow. I already had a pillow form, the foldover ribbon trim, and some vintage buttons.

If I had to do it again I'd use interfacing as stretch fabric is a nightmare (for a beginner) and not wholly appropriate to a couch throw pillow. I'd do a lot of things differently to be honest. I'd give this pillow a C. However I recommend everyone try to make a pillow (easiest without trim or buttonholes) because it's a fun way to spruce up your living room.

Fan

I have a ceiling fan in my kitchen that's ugly with dingy white paint. I decided to repaint it and give it some pizzazz. The end result somewhat matches the curtains I made, which is a nice bonus. I got the design from here and modified it to be just the one ginko leaf.

Ginko is a pretty awesome tree in autumn. The graceful, fan-shaped leaves turn yellow.

Fan Stencil

1. Uninstall fan blades
2. Paint fan blades white
3. Trace printed design onto fan blades
4. Paint design in black
5. Reinstall fan blades