Project: New curtains

In a vain attempt to decrease my "hoard" (as my dear husband has dubbed it) I decided to dig into my stash of laces and doilies yesterday.So what could I do to enjoy all of my precious, girlie textiles? Curtain panels, of course!

First I roughly measured out each panel with the backing fabric of bleached muslin. Next I divided out the lace pieces so that each of the two panels will have mostly the same design.

I know what you're thinking..... where the heck did I find enough stuff to throw on a curtain panel AND have it's mate to throw on a second curtain panel!?!?!? The collection started with crocheted pieces from Grandma Brady (doilies, snowflakes, collars). I think there may be some pieces of my Grandma McCafferty as well. The rest were rescued from thrift stores and yard sales.

And how could I forget about the hankies! I love the lace edges and hand sewn rolled hems. There are also some dresser scarves and some pieces that I have no idea what they would have originally been used for.

Time to break out the sewing machine! I do believe I have mastered the straight stitch for the hems and top channel. The individual pretties will be hand sewn. Think I can get it done before Mom comes to visit? :)