My "Green" Curtains

After finding myself eye to eye with strangers a couple too many times I decided it was time to make some curtains for my kitchen. We live very close to a school and a church so many of the neighborhood kids like to cut through our yard on the way to their destination, and while I don't have a problem with them doing so, I just don't like getting caught in my pajamas making my morning oatmeal. It's just awkward.

On Sunday I sat down in front of my fabric stash to pick out the print I wanted for the curtains. I'm quite lucky in that our kitchen has no color theme or really any design elements at all right now so I could go wild with any color/print I wanted. (We are planning to demolish/redo in the future so we haven't put any effort into it since moving in). I came across these two pillowcases that I had thrifted for 25 cents each many months back. What a perfect "green" solution.

They were the perfect size, color, and print... PLUS with one finished edge already done they were a snap to sew up. I cut the seams to open it up, then folded over the finished edge and sewed to make a loop for the curtain rod. A simple folded hem on the other three sides was a breeze and they were done. I think the project took me MAYBE 40 minutes... and that includes measuring and nailing the curtain rods onto the window. I picked up the rods for $2.43 for the set, so for a total of $2.93 + my time I have new curtains that bring a bright, fresh, fun look to my kitchen. AND now I can make toast in my birthday-suit if I please without scaring off the neighbors. I'd say it was a success.

Next time your thinking of updating around you home, remember to recycle and keep it "green".... The earth and all our future generations will appreciate it!

xo,
Jennalou