Making window shades

Hi everyone! I wanted to share the shades I made for my windows as part of my great room makeover. 

We really don't need privacy in here because we are in the woods, but there are times when we want to shut out the sun, etc. I had panels that would close, but because this rod is not heavy duty, I had to put more supports which makes it impossible to only have two panels. Since I didn't want to add panels in between the windows like I have before, I opted for shades. I did have bamboo shades before, but they just look pretty and don't do a lot of filtering out sun and definitely don't help with privacy.

I used a fabric remnant in this mid-century pattern for the top, then cut lengths of drop cloth fabric to fit all the way down the window. At the bottom, I used the denim blue ticking. For the three windows, I made three separate shades then attached them at the top so they will not come apart. Since we rarely have them down, I opted for this style which just has a tie. I like the loose look, but they are not for someone who has to let them down every night. 

I also made shades for the french doors as we do get a lot of sun streaming through these in the afternoons.

This was a pretty easy project using material I had from other projects, and really didn't take a lot of time. 

 I am hoping I will be ready to open Knight's Store on etsy next week, and just in time to celebrate three years of blogging on October 1. I'll have lots of unique runners, shopping totes, aprons, etc., that I *hope* someone likes! If not, then you'll be seeing me rotating them around here, lol.  

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Anita

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