I made them about 10 years ago with Laura Ashley fabric from a closing down sale. I loved the classic style of them in our high ceiling room but I am tiring of them now. I have not had any spare money to frivolously change them but it is always in the back of my mind.
Then two weeks ago I passed a barn shop called Stanway Fabrics on the way to work. I had never been in there but I knew it was full of top quality fabric which was all way out of my price range. I thought next week, I must call in there just for some inspiration.
The next Friday, there was a sign outside saying "75% off everything must go" It closed at 4pm, it was 3.45 so I pulled in.
I chose a fabric which was reduced from £36.99 a metre to £7.50!!!! I thought I needed 10 metres. I begged them to keep it for me until Saturday.I needed to measure the windows.
I drove home. Measured my windows. Rang them back.
They cut it. I ordered lining and tape... In the space of 30 minutes I had made a complete impulse purchase without any family negotiation. Whoops!
The next day I drove out again and picked up the whole lot for £112.00. (That was actually my car fund money to sort out my dodgy handbrake but I will just have to leave it in gear for a bit longer!)
So two days and a paint job later I thought I should really try and sell the other curtains on ebay, we should not waste resources should we? I put them in for a cheeky buy it now price and sold them within the hour. BUM! I now have no curtains...
This is how we are living at the moment. I will be back with a ta dah! in a few weeks time. 100% silk curtains in a freshly painted room, sometimes impulse buys are the best. But I seriously need time to get this sorted out so I will take a little decorating blog-break if you don't mind. Speak soon. Thanks everso.
Jo xxxx
I *love* Stanway Fabrics so please don't tell me they're closing down?! I think you've got a real bargain there and it's beautiful fabric. I shan't tell you how much I paid for the fabric, interlining, lining etc etc for our lounge curtains!! And 4 years later I still haven't finished them. 'Nough said I think!!
ReplyDeleteA fab 'go with the flow' post. Sometimes you just need to strike while the iron is hot and grab a bargain. Well done on selling the previous curtains too. Looking forward to the ta dah.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great buy!! I look forward to seeing the finished curtains, I am sure they will be beautiful. xx
ReplyDeleteWell done Jo - right place, right time - and I bet they will look fantastic; all the very best with them and the general decorating! Love, Joy xo
ReplyDeleteI hope your curtains shape up nicely, please the whole family, and that you are able to get the hand brake sorted out as well! Happy decorating days :) xx
ReplyDeleteIt was meant to be. Sometimes life points out the way.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fabric, looking forward to seeing them in situ.
S xxx
Beautiful fabric, I look forward to seeing the finished result. Sarah xo
ReplyDeleteI love the fabric, the curtains are going to be fabulous.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Meredith
Well that is an incredible bargain! You've saved yourself hundreds of pounds there. The fabric is lovely, you were right to snap it up. x
ReplyDeletecan't wait to see them Jo! fabulous fabric you've chosen!
ReplyDeleteYour curtains are going to be gorgeous, Jo! I really love the fabric. Your turtle tape measure is just like mine! Mine is just brown and green, yours is so pretty. They can be overseas buddies! :)
ReplyDeleteLovely fabric! I shall look forward to your ta-day post
ReplyDeleteTracey xx
What a bargain! I just love the Laura Ashley fabric, but your new fabric is really gorgeous too. It's nice to refresh the decor every once in a while :))
ReplyDeleteI wanted to let you know that I just found your blog via plainjane66 today. I love your blog. Those curtains will look gorgeous in your newly painted room. That was an amazing bargain! Hope to see a picture of them hanging up soon! Have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteThe new fabric looks lovely and well done on selling the old curtains - I'm going to pop back to see the finished result, I'm sure they'll be perfect.
ReplyDeleteI love the fabric you've chosen and such a bargain too. Your new curtains are going to look amazing! x
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