100 Windows - #84

Here's one for you do-it-yourselfers! You only need basic sewing skills and you might even be able to figure this out without sewing a stitch!
I like the curved hem of this but you could easily make it pointed, like a pennant. And you could add trim, and I would love you for that!

Don't you adore that gorgeous aqua color? You can see that most of the charm of this design is in  using two different patterns.  You could also use two different colors or a solid and a print.
I would probably have interlined this valance to keep the patterns from showing through from the other side.
It works equally as well in multiples.

This is a great style for a window like this that has a lot of trim that you don't want to hide. The other plus? Very little yardage used. Perfect for when you fall in love with that million dollar fabric!
You do realize by now that each valance is just one piece of contrast lined fabric draped over a rod?

100 Windows - #83

Ready for Spring? Let's pretend!
This room came about because of the homeowner's desire for something happy, fun and somewhat beachy.  You may be surprised to learn that the client was a single man! His space needed a complete makeover. Once I convinced him to get rid of his worn out recliner, he was open to a totally different look.
The new nautically inspired furniture - most of which was custom made - was complemented by the yellow plaid draperies.

These were simple stationary pinch pleat panels.

In the adjoining room, I used the exact same window treatment to unify the two spaces.

Matching pillows in both spaces also married the two rooms and made it easy for him to move things around.  He didn't want it to feel too "designer-y".

100 Windows - #82

Today I am showing you two different windows, but the same idea is used in each.

In the first valance, the same flat shape is repeated over and over. Notice how the pattern was matched on each piece.  Sometimes that uses more fabric, but it is more pleasing to the eye to see that kind of repetition.

The center piece of this valance is similar in shape to the "petals" above. The sides are wider and more elongated.  And of course, the big difference here is the trim. The pattern was not repeated exactly on the large pieces.
In either case, the entire design is made up of flat pieces, stapled to a board. Once you get past the math portion (!) these are very easy to cut and sew and a perfect start for a beginner.

100 Windows - #81

Super cute, super easy valance.

The curved pieces are flat.

The "neckties" are a simple fold.

The floral and animal print mix is divine!

100 Windows - #80

Today I am sharing one of my all time favorite valances.  I saw this in a model home and it was love at first sight. Sometimes valances look like they are missing their better half, but this one looks great alone.

I love the sculptural quality of this top treatment! It is so simple and yet it's not!

How much fun would it be to mix fabrics on this style? And while the button is perfect for this particular valance, I can imagine so many other things that could take it's place.

It even looks good from a distance.

100 Windows - #79

Two riffs on the same idea:
Horizontal pleats at the top of the drapery panel.

In this first picture, the pleats are of a contrasting solid fabric. The pleated edge is either sewn or clipped to rings on the rod.
The panel appears to be lined.

In the second, the pleats are wider and either fold down on themselves or are lined. The bottom portion is unlined and this is a tab top drapery.
Which do you like best?

100 Windows - #78

Here is a quick, cute one!

Of course, I love the mix of toile and check. I hope that you can see that this pointed swag is hung from simple hooks in the wall. This is a great idea for a single window, but would also look fantastic in multiples.
And don't you love the little beaded tassel?