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Made to Measure Lined Curtains

Posted in Product News on the 25th November 2010 at 3:52pm. (0 comments)

The addition of a lining to made to measure curtains not only improves their look and is energy efficient but also prolongs their life, particulalrly by protection from direct sunlight. There are choices of type of lining fabric as well as weight...

Cushions to Match Curtains

Posted in Product News on the 13th November 2010 at 9:12am. (0 comments)

These days cushions are a real home decor accessory for bedrooms as well as reception rooms and are very much part of the decoration of a room rather than just for practical purposes. Coming in a variety of shapes and sizes from...

Curtain Headings

Posted in Product News on the 30th October 2010 at 10:22am. (0 comments)

One of the key decisions to make when ordering made to measure curtains is what heading to have. The main options are pencil pleat, pinch pleat, (double and triple) eyelet, tab top and goblet. Choosing the right curtain heading can make...

Changing Seasons

Posted in Product News on the 25th October 2010 at 1:33pm. (0 comments)

It is interesting how the curtain fabric I find myself working on at any one time tends to reflect the colours of the current season. The Stroud and 5 Valleys area is looking particularly beautiful on sunny autumnal days at the...

Curtain Alterations

Posted in Product News on the 11th October 2010 at 1:59pm. (0 comments)

I am so pleased to receive more and more requests for curtain alterations, often involving the most beautiful of curtain fabric. Altering existing curtains to fit different windows by shortening, lengthening or even splitting curtains to make two pairs from one...

Window Seats

Posted in Product News on the 24th September 2010 at 12:00pm. (0 comments)

Lots of recent requests to have window seats covered in the same or matching fabric as curtains and roman blinds to provide a really integrated look to interior decor. Window seats are a lovely feature of so many Cotswold cottages and...

Lined Curtains

Posted in Product News on the 10th September 2010 at 2:50pm. (0 comments)

I don't want to wish winter upon us, but this is a good time of year to think about lined curtains and especially thermal lined curtains. Also known as insulated lined curtains, thermal lining is an effective window treatment for curtains...

Curtains and Blinds

Posted in Product News on the 5th September 2010 at 4:40pm. (0 comments)

I have been reminded again recently just what a difference good quality, well made curtains and blinds and other accessories can make to the look and feel of a room. I do love being a curtain maker and having the opportunity...

Not just Curtains, Roman Blinds & Cushions!

Posted in Product News on the 30th August 2010 at 5:02pm. (0 comments)

I love the variety in my job! Take the month of August for instance. As well as the normal requests for made to measure curtains, custom roman blinds and cushions, I have completed orders for loose chair covers, pelmets, voile drapes,...

Blackout Lining - So Versatile!

Posted in Product News on the 10th August 2010 at 2:25pm. (0 comments)

The light blocking qualities of blackout lining when sewn to curtains and roman blinds are well known. It has also been estimated that good quality blackout curtains and roman blinds can retain an added 30% of the heat lost through windows....