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Post Last Edit by bluebird at 9-6-2011 23:43
Hi Lyloo, This is my personal opinion, but based on my experiences & having been involved in sewing and design for years, I think you will find that cross stitch curtains is uncommon and not adapted because its so time consuming, labor intensive and...well, lets face it, not very practical.
Curtains in children's rooms need to be washed and dried, many times over, they need to be sturdy and tough to withstand the wear and tear that kids inflict on them and depending on where you live, they need to be fade resistant and not susceptible to harsh sunlight (fading and discoloration).
There are some wonderful fabrics you can purchase on the internet (from overseas stores) that are exactly what you are after, you can even purchase ready made curtains and just hang them without fuss! Here is a link to one of the sites I found whilst conducting a very preliminary search:- http://www.pricerighthome.com/characters/Disney_Fairies/49.html?source=aw
- http://products.janechurchill.com/details.aspx?StockCode=J647F-01
- http://www.curtainsforkids.co.uk/Pages/Fabric_LiningsThumbPages/fairyprincess.htm
- http://www.colorfulchildhoodstore.com/Garden-Theme-4-Piece-Crib-Set-Fairy-Butterflies-p/rm05-mg.htm
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The fairies you chose to stitch for your twins would be better utilized as accent features, for example, in the center of a quilt or afghan, framed on the wall, a special item on a pillowslip or cushion, even as embroidery on clothing. Older children are also more likely to appreciate and value handiwork and you may even find that your twins will develop an interest and wish to stitch with you, creating wonderful heirlooms that will be treasured and last many years. |
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