Coming Back Around Full Circle (I Might Bring Back These Eight-Year-Old Draperies)
While working on studio organization yesterday, I opened up a couple of large contractor bags filled with fabric that I had brought in from the sunroom while I was cleaning that area out two weeks ago. And I was so excited to see what was in one of those bags!
If you’ve been around here a while, you know that our front living room has been through several iterations since we moved into this house. I had such a hard time finding my way with that room, and learning exactly what my personal style was (as opposed to what I thought was expected of me as a decorating blogger).
I think it took me about five tries before I landed on where it is today. And I love where it finally ended up. I definitely think this room represents my style and my personal taste.
But it was a long road to get there. And on that road, I made several different draperies for that room. If I’m counting right, I think there have been five. 😀
So when I opened up one of the big bags, I was thrilled to see that it was filled with one of those fabrics. Because of all of those that I tried in the living room, this particular one was probably my favorite of the ones that didn’t make the final cut. And I remembered saving it because I liked it so much that I thought I might use it in our future bedroom.
Well, welcome to the future! It’s here! And how timely that just as work has started on that room, I happened to open up this bag and find this fabric inside. How many of you remember these draperies?
That was back in 2016! I tried to find the name of the fabric, but so far, I haven’t been able to find it. I seriously doubt that it’s still available. But I really loved these draperies. I tried to make it work with the dark gray fireplace. Remember that?
I also made my own Roman shade to go with it. And that’s back when I tried to make the picture frame molding work in that room. It was definitely a mistake trying to put picture frame molding on the walls in a room with so many doorways and windows. It looked way too busy. But it was fun trying!
That was also back when I had the acrylic drapery rods. Those were pretty, and I really liked them, but they bowed a little bit under the weight of draperies made out of decorator fabric and blackout lining.
I really do love this fabric. However, I don’t still love that Greek key trim. It’s so bright compared to the greens in the fabric. So if I end up using this fabric, that Greek key trim has to go. And so does the dark blue accent on the edge.
But just take a look at how beautiful this looks with the grasscloth. It’s perfect! It’s like I bought them to go together, but this is just a happy coincidence.
I know some of you may be wondering what happened to the striped velvet that I thought about using. Unfortunately, it doesn’t really go with the grasscloth, so I had to choose one or the other. The grasscloth won out. It wasn’t even a contest.
In fact, the grasscloth will be here today! It went on sale for 20% off, so I didn’t waste time in ordering it to take advantage of that savings. You can find the grasscloth here.
Anyway, I think this eight-year-old fabric may serve as the jumping off point for the room. I’m not quite sure how I’ll use it. It looks like I only ever finished one of the drapery panels, but I cut the fabric for all of them. So I’ll have to see how I can use it. It may be draperies, or a headboard. I may only have enough for two large Euro shams. But I’m about 90% sure that I’ll find a use for it.
I feel like I’m bringing things back around full circle, first with grasscloth (which I used in our condo bedroom over a decade ago) and now with this fabric from our living room eight years ago. I kind of like that. It’s interesting to see the ways in which my taste and style have stayed pretty consistent for years and years, while my taste in other areas (i.e., my increasing love of pink) has changed over the years. But I do still love this fabric, so it was definitely a happy find!
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It is gorgeous with the grass cloth. I am so glad you found it!
Love this with the grass cloth 😍
Can you by chance link the grass cloth wallpaper? Thanks
Here it is! The photo that used is awful. It’s so much prettier in person. https://www.grassclothandmore.com/blue-grasscloth-wallpaper-p/396-51011.htm
Kaufman has a fabric very similar. Where did you order the grass cloth, please. I’m working on my bedroom.
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This is the one I bought. The picture they used doesn’t look as pretty as the real thing. https://www.grassclothandmore.com/blue-grasscloth-wallpaper-p/396-51011.htm
I loved, loved, loved those drapes and was so sad to see them go. So happy about grass cloth and drapes. Can’t wait to see!
That choice on drapes was definitely before my time, but it looks so nice with the grass cloth you are just now picking. So much changes over time, but some things are the same. You just proved that out. I love the grass cloth, and I was wondering if you can reuse the drapes when you take off the trim, or are you just using the fabric for other things? Either way, they look very nice with the colors you are loving for the new master bedroom.
I’ll have to measure the fabric and see how much I have. I had only planned on making four panels for the living room. I’m not sure if four panels will be enough for the bedroom since we have three windows. I’ll have to see how I can make it work. But if there’s not enough, I’ll find another use for it. Maybe an upholstered headboard?
It’s such fun to find hidden treasures! Yes, how beautiful with the grass cloth.
I think you will enjoy doing that room.
I remember that fabric from my days working in a home decor store! Wish I could recall the company for you, but I seem to recall that it was discontinued. We often bought out remaining bolts from all the mills, and I recall we got about six or so bolts of various lengths. There was also a paisley design that went with your fabric, and I bought a 3 yd. bolt and made euro pillows for my guest room bed! How funny that we had that same interest before I knew your blog. I do recall the greek key trim you added. I, unfortunately, was not a fan. Love how the grasscloth looks with the fabric. Too bad neither of us has the selvage with the name of the maker on it.
I hope there is enough fabric for the windows but if not that would make a stunning headboard against the grass cloth. Fabric can be very expensive and you have just saved a considerable amount of money by finding this treasure in your stash!!!
A lover of grass cloth since our first home in the 70’s and could only afford a small amount in a powder room at the time. Then when the USAF moved us from Massachusetts to California we got lucky and grass cloth was already in the family room of our next house. And I know that feeling of delight in re-discovering favorite fabrics used, then stored during a move or a re-design because you are not quite ready to part with something you’ve worked on for weeks. I remember this fabric from your earlier days and so glad you found a use for it. I loved it then and it is beautiful with the grass cloth! Looking forward to seeing what you do with it!
I discovered your blog years ago searching for a pinch pleat drapery how-to. I successfully sewed and hung drapes for my dining room using your tutorial and haven’t missed a post since. Thanks!
Is this it?
https://www.fabricguru.com/ikat-pattern-fabric/mill-creek-stupendo-sussex-printed-textured-cotton-drapery-fabric-orion-3.html
I believe so – in a 2016 post about the fabric (https://www.addicted2decorating.com/awesome-consignment-store-find-chairs-for-the-music-room.html), Kristi commented:
“I found it at JoAnn Fabric. They call it SMC Designs Conductor Orion – http://www.joann.com/smc-designs-upholstery-fabric-conductor%2F-orion/14435895.html
Everywhere else, it’s called Swavelle/Mill Creek Stupendo Orion.”
What a lucky find! The fabric is beautiful. I first started following you when you made these drapes! Looking forward to seeing your plan evolve.
I made a shade following your clear tutorial. It was in a bathroom, I used a poster printed on fabric, it represented the Eiffel Tower. I lined it with some remnants from an ikea white curtain. Hand sewn, I didn’t have a sewing machine at the time. I had to replace it when the fabric started to disintegrate because of the sun exposure. I still have it somewhere in the attic.
I remember that fabric and still love it. So refreshing and pretty!
I Remember those drapes! I loved that fabric. I found a very similar fabric in paisley and made a shower curtain out of it. Everyone tells me they love it (although I’m sure it isn’t as well made as your drapes). My next sewing project is faux Roman blind balances with navy Greek key trim.
Hi Kristi: I love that drapery fabric too. Any fabric that you still love 8 years later is definitely a keeper and items like that reflect a person’s true colors!
So glad to see you chose the teal grass cloth. They look great together. Look forward to seeing your journey through your new master bedroom!
Yes, I have been around long enough to remember that fabric!!
It should fit in perfectly with the grasscloth and I’m sure that you will find a way to make use of it.
The drapery fabric you have rediscovered is beautiful, and the grasscloth compliments it even more….or the drapery fabric compliments the grasscloth. The drapery was before I found your blog but I enjoyed your blog very much today. I’m looking forward to seeing how you are going to use the grasscloth in your new bedroom. Actually, I’m looking forward to watching your new bedroom evolution from start to finish.
How perfect is that? Love the fabric and the grasscloth!
The draperies you like best is my favorite. The colors are perfect with your grass cloth! You might have enough yardage to make valances but they may be too traditional for your taste. The fabric would be outstanding on a tall upholstered headboard!
Love the fabric with the grass cloth! Kristi, have you ordered your kitchen appliances yet?
Oh, I love that fabric with the grass cloth! What a beautiful, relaxing room that combination is. I am excited to see what you end up doing.
Great match with grasscloth. The material is beautiful. However you
can use it, it will be pretty. The laundry room in with the closet will be
so handy. Just keep pondering.
I really love that fabric. And I love the green trim, but I agree with the dark blue being too dark. That fabric looks perfect with the grasscloth. I can wait to see how you use it.
Hey, I don’t know if you’ve figured out the name of your fabric, but I ran an image search and found it. It’s from Kovi Fabrics Orian Blue Medallion – Pattern number: G9009 Orion. Unfortunately, it does appear to be discontinued, but there may be some available out there. https://www.kovifabrics.com/search/product-detail/13313