Sunday, January 24, 2010

Burlap Stenciled Curtains

My sister and I did a little switcharoo several weeks ago.  We were both tired of our living room furniture, so we decided to trade.  I am in love with my new look, and best of all...it was FREE!  The only issue was curtains.  My sister didn't have curtains, and I have a massive front window that needed a little privacy.  So, I decided to put my new sewing skills to good use.  Forgive the pictures, I took them at night (as you can tell by my sleepy dog who would not budge).


I purchased a stencil that I really liked and matched the paint colors to the blue and brown.  The burlap alone looked too bland, but the stencil gave it the needed punch.


The funniest part of this project, is that I made a slight boo boo purchasing 16 yards of burlap instead of 16 feet...it was one of those days!  Needless to say, I'll be doing a lot with burlap over the next year(s).

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68 comments:

  1. JoyefulJanuary 25, 2010 at 1:02 AM

    Those curtains look fabulous! It's amazing what details like that will do to a room--it looks so put together!

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  2. trishJanuary 25, 2010 at 7:21 AM

    You did a beautiful job!
    :o) Trish

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  3. JanJanuary 25, 2010 at 8:44 AM

    i'm sooo impressed! i've seen several posts about what to do with burlap. i'm sure you can search it.

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  4. Caroline @ The Feminist HousewifeJanuary 25, 2010 at 9:30 AM

    Super cute!

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  5. randeeJanuary 25, 2010 at 10:00 AM

    those look fabulous. that's soooo funny about the burlap purchase. sounds like something i'd do! you can make so much with burlap, though. you'll use it all up. how fun to be able to switch furniture with your sister.

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  6. MediMonstersJanuary 25, 2010 at 10:11 AM

    Great job!

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  7. UnknownJanuary 25, 2010 at 12:20 PM

    Looks really good. Lovethe blue color

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  8. Heather @ Life Made LovelyJanuary 25, 2010 at 12:52 PM

    I love the turquoise against the burlap. So very pretty!!

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  9. Kaysi @ Keeping it SimpleJanuary 25, 2010 at 1:51 PM

    WOW!!! That looks so good! I love it! Thank for sharing

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  10. Patti @ Pandoras BoxJanuary 25, 2010 at 5:14 PM

    great idea...love the colors

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  11. cindyJanuary 25, 2010 at 6:52 PM

    Those look fab.u.lous. I'll look for lots more burlap posts in the future :)

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  12. Free Art PrintablesJanuary 25, 2010 at 7:24 PM

    They look wonderful! You'd never know it wasn't how the fabric started!

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  13. UnknownJanuary 25, 2010 at 9:12 PM

    Can you tell me where you found your stencil? I was actually at Hobby Lobby tonight, then went to Hancock Fabric and purchased 15 yards of burlap, instead of 15 feet - hah! Should've done this internet search prior to going out! Anyway, looking for that type of stencil. Thank yoU!

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  14. AlyssaJanuary 25, 2010 at 9:21 PM

    Hi Tyra. Sorry for your boo boo too. The good news is burlap is cheap! I purchased the stencil at Michael's (the one craft store you didn't go to). They had it in large and small. I plan to make some pillows for the couch using the smaller stencil. Good luck. Post a picture when you get a chance!

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  15. KimMalkJanuary 25, 2010 at 10:29 PM

    They turned out great. If that's your first try with burlap, you'll be able to find lots of great stuff to do with all your leftovers!

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  16. Mama ThompsonJanuary 26, 2010 at 12:16 AM

    I REALLY like those...great job!

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  17. DiannJanuary 26, 2010 at 2:23 AM

    Your curtains turned out wonderful! Great job!

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  18. Linda@Coastal CharmJanuary 26, 2010 at 2:25 AM

    Luv the look you have going on here! Burlap makes great Chrismas tree skirts and stockings...just a idea for you:) Hope you have a FUN week!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  19. luciwallisJanuary 26, 2010 at 9:09 AM

    Love your new look, what a great idea!~
    Bristol

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  20. CherylJanuary 26, 2010 at 10:19 AM

    Lovely burlap curtains. Love the stenciling you did. It really gives it a high end customized look.

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  21. UnknownJanuary 26, 2010 at 3:00 PM

    Thanks so much for the info! I'm heading out to hit Michaels right now! I just finished a 3500 square foot addition to my 1927 house and I have a ton of windows. I have BIG plans to use burlap on lots of the many, many windows. I thought I'd do some with fringe, some with pom-poms, some with monograms, etc. So, yes, the 15 yards will not go to waste.... This is the first time I've EVER really read, let alone, commented on a BLOG - wow! Your's led me all over the place last night and it was soooo fun! I will definitely post a photo when I get my project done. Thanks again. Tyra

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  22. UnknownJanuary 26, 2010 at 3:37 PM

    I love this! I see burlap pillows in your near future!

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  23. Angie HoldenJanuary 26, 2010 at 4:36 PM

    Those are absolutely FABULOUS!!! I love em!!

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  24. UnknownJanuary 26, 2010 at 8:19 PM

    Wow, I looooove them! I've been brainstorming ideas for new curtains for my family room, I'll be adding this look to my list! Thanks for linking up!

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  25. Yvonne @ StoneGableJanuary 26, 2010 at 11:29 PM

    First of all, kiss your sister! The furniture looks great in your home. And your curtains pull it all together! Very very creative and fresh. Oh, I laughed when I heard your burlap dilema! You could reupholster everything in your house!
    I'll be looking for more burlap projects.
    Yvonne

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  26. CarolJanuary 26, 2010 at 11:54 PM

    I love your curtains! They look fabulous! Stop by and visit me sometime!
    http://songberries.blogspot.com

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  27. DesireeJanuary 27, 2010 at 2:41 AM

    Wow, they look so fabulous!!! I love them! *inspired*

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  28. Angie - treasuresfortots@gmail.comJanuary 27, 2010 at 6:56 AM

    Love it!

    Come share your creation at my party: Thursday's Treasures later this week!
    http://treasuresfortots.blogspot.com/search/label/Thursday%27s%20Treasures

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  29. Vintage Dutch GirlJanuary 27, 2010 at 10:53 AM

    LOVE these! And good luck with the crazy extra yardage of burlap :)

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  30. Carolyn @ My Backyard EdenJanuary 27, 2010 at 1:27 PM

    Those turned out great! I love the stenciling you did too. It really makes them unique. You're dog looks happy with them too!

    Thanks for linking up!

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  31. Tiffany January 27, 2010 at 2:16 PM

    I love these, and featured them on my blog today as some of my favorites!
    -Tiff

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  32. BrittanyJanuary 27, 2010 at 4:00 PM

    wow, i'm impressed. it sometimes so hard to find long enough curtains that arent extremely pricey so this is a great idea!

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  33. Lana Kim White AustinJanuary 27, 2010 at 5:50 PM

    These curtains turned out fantastically! They look even better than some you could find at Ballard's. Truly!
    Hugs, Lana Austin

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  34. Expressions by HeatherJanuary 27, 2010 at 6:31 PM

    I have to admit, I'm not a real big fan of burlap, but I do like this. It looks great added to the curtains.

    Thanks for taking part in Talented Tuesday at My Frugal Family! Don't forget to come back next week!

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  35. ShirleyJanuary 27, 2010 at 11:36 PM

    I love stenciling. You did a great job on the burlap. Curtains look fantastic!

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  36. Jen @ tatertotsandjello.comJanuary 27, 2010 at 11:55 PM

    Your curtains turned out so so so cute! I love them!!! Great job!!!

    XOOX
    Jen

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  37. jJanuary 28, 2010 at 12:24 AM

    Trading furniture - now THAT is a wonderful idea!

    The curtains turned out really well. I have a new sewing machine but I haven't been brave enough to take it out of the box.

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  38. Treasia SteppJanuary 28, 2010 at 4:18 AM

    Those turned out perfect. I love the stenciling details on them. Great color choice as well. Love the blue/brown combo.

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  39. B : )January 28, 2010 at 6:34 AM

    Great job - very creative. And trading with your sister??? too cool!

    Why don't you come on over to my blog and visit a while

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  40. Lou Cinda @ Tattered HydrangeasJanuary 28, 2010 at 11:48 AM

    These look fabulous!! So funny about 16 yards! that is so something I would do!!

    Love your new look!

    Lou Cinda :)

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  41. Leigh of Tales from BloggeritavilleJanuary 28, 2010 at 4:33 PM

    SO beautiful. I love th emoden feel these have with the color combinations. Great work!


    Thanks for linking up to Thrifty Thursday!

    Leigh

    Tales from Bloggertiaville

    www.lbratina.blogspot.com

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  42. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2010 at 7:52 PM

    OK. Those look awesome!!

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  43. LoriJanuary 28, 2010 at 10:14 PM

    Very nicely done! They turned out great!

    Thanks for joining my party Get your craft on Thurs. I hope you join me next week. Mr. Linky disappeared for a while tonight I thought I lost all of my guest, but it finally came back. I will not be using Mr. Linky anymore!

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  44. LenoreJanuary 28, 2010 at 11:34 PM

    You did a fab job on the curtains....looking forward to seeing what else you do with your 16 yds of burlap!!!

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  45. bjJanuary 28, 2010 at 11:47 PM

    A great job on the curtains...great idea, too, switching furniture with your sis...:)

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  46. Hootin AnniJanuary 29, 2010 at 6:58 AM

    Great idea...excellent work!!

    My show n tell is all about Valentine stuff this week.

    HERE

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  47. One Cheap B*tchJanuary 29, 2010 at 7:37 AM

    Lol on the burlap but who hasn't done that?! =) Love the way your curtains came out. What a great idea and they really came out pretty!

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  48. Fawnda@Fireflies and JellybeansJanuary 29, 2010 at 9:26 AM

    Beautiful! I have done the same thing with fabric... but there is lots of stuff you can make with your berlap... maybe some matching pillows to start! : )

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  49. LoriJanuary 29, 2010 at 10:27 AM

    Burlap is so in right now. You will find great uses for it. Table runners, fringed on the ends come to mind. Lori

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  50. JenJanuary 29, 2010 at 11:38 AM

    I love those colors together. It turned out great.

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  51. Ms. Bake-itJanuary 29, 2010 at 12:13 PM

    I love it! You just answered the question rattling around in my head about what can I do to remedy the shortness of my shower curtain in the guest bathroom. The colors would work perfectly with my new color scheme.

    Thank you!

    ~ Tracy

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  52. A Hint of HomeJanuary 29, 2010 at 2:31 PM

    They turned out very pretty. It's always fun to see so much creativity.

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  53. Mrs. TeapotJanuary 29, 2010 at 4:34 PM

    Love the curtains! The stenciling does make a very nice detailed difference. I love the idea of swapping with your sister... that sounds like fun.

    Thanks for sharing.

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  54. Funky Junk InteriorsJanuary 30, 2010 at 1:27 AM

    Great new twist to burlap curtains. Cool. :)

    Thanks for linking up to SNS!
    FJ Donna

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  55. avisiontorememberJanuary 30, 2010 at 3:01 PM

    Thanks for the link! I love those curtains. I would probably have bought 16 ft when I needed 16 yds...I look forward to many more burlap projects!

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  56. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJanuary 30, 2010 at 11:18 PM

    They look great! I like the way you broke up the brown with the burlap and the added stencil.

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  57. Gabrielle MaderJanuary 31, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    good job on the curtains..when I stencil it seems to bleed...but yours look perfect. I like the fleur de lys on them...and the colors.

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  58. Andy PorterJanuary 31, 2010 at 11:57 AM

    I love the new look! The stencils look absolutely perfect! I am totally laughing at the 16 yards thing. Ha ha ha!! I'm sure you'll come up with some amazing things to do with it!
    Thanks for the link!

    Andy
    Poppies at Play

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  59. DawnJanuary 31, 2010 at 4:58 PM

    I love, love, love the curtains! Did you just sew the burlap right onto pre-made curtains?

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  60. Its So Very CheriJanuary 31, 2010 at 5:37 PM

    Love it--this will be on my featured favs tinight.

    FYI-I have a fun give-a-way starting tonight

    Cheri

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  61. AlyssaJanuary 31, 2010 at 8:12 PM

    Dawn...Yes. It was super easy!

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  62. Stacey @ Fun to CraftFebruary 1, 2010 at 10:46 AM

    OH MY! Seriously Cute!! I love it! I am going to feature this on my blog. I hope that is okay ;)

    funtocraft.blogspot.com

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  63. RemodelaholicFebruary 1, 2010 at 1:35 PM

    I love these!

    It is the perfect way to lengthen too short drapes and add some style, great job!

    Please, come back again to join the party!

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  64. Julie BagamaryFebruary 2, 2010 at 11:34 AM

    They are beautiful.

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  65. 2sistersFebruary 3, 2010 at 8:57 PM

    they turned out great! I love the idea of trading furniture when you get tired of your old stuff. Your curtains turned out great!
    teri

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  66. Angie - treasuresfortots@gmail.comFebruary 5, 2010 at 2:48 AM

    Thank you for sharing your awesome project at Thursday’s Treasures last week! Come share your crafty projects in this week’s Thursday’s Treasures too!
    http://treasuresfortots.blogspot.com/2010/02/thursdays-treasures-week-8.html

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  67. 00February 12, 2010 at 2:14 PM

    Love those! Great Idea!! Love the fleur de lis

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  68. UnknownSeptember 19, 2014 at 11:15 PM

    Can u tell me what size stencil and the brand

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