Warm Windows
Arbor Trail
It took me forever to find just the right fabric. I finally chose Colonial Williamsburg’s Arbor Trail to use as the covering for my guest bedroom’s warm windows.
Miles of fabric
Well … I stared at these miles and miles of fabric since Fall. I thought I’d work on the warm windows during Thanksgiving break … failed! winter break … failed! … Presidents’ weekend? … failed! Now it’s spring break and I’ve spent the last two days completing the first window shade while I’m battling a nasty cold.
Although I love to sew, this project is no fun at all. There is massive fabric to be cut and squared, magnets to be placed, and lots of little brass rings to be sewn. Crawling around on the wood floor has made my back feel like I’ve been in a crash. My head still hurts too.
Completed shade
Hanging the shade … this last part is the worst! My helper can second that sentiment. I guess we’ll tackle that tomorrow, the day I start shade #2 for that same room.
I guess it’s all worth it in the end. Soft roman shades with both style and insulating properties.