Home Decor...do you make your own...

[Dee]

or do you buy everything?

I tend to make everything from (sewing) drapes/curtains, tablecloths, napkins, placemats, appliance covers, potholders. I hope to figure out how to make fitted throw covers for my furniture this summer. I have the fabric, just need to get to it.

I also crochet doilies, rugs and afghans.

These are the things I love to do, so it just comes naturally to me.

So, do you make or purchase your home decor items?

[Darlene]

Buy or a friend makes them :D. I wasn't born with the creative gene and haven't been able to locate it let alone nurture it.

[Sara]

I have great ideas to make things, but haven't made much. :eek: Not much embellishment in my home at the moment. A bit of a clean slate here. :)

[homemaker carol]

I try to make everything like you do Dee. Bob also helps in that if I want anything made from wood, he'll make it for me. Right now he is making me a quilt hanger. I haven't made a doilie yet, but its on my list to do. I'll be calling for help on that one I'm sure Dee.

Its just a part of who I am.

[Naderbug]

I'm just taking my time teaching myself to make things. I've made a skirt and a shirt and a baby quilt. I also made a curtain door for my closet. I've got another smaller window I have to make a curtain for. Babysteps.

I would love to make my own kitchen linens. Tablecloth, placemats and napkins. I'd love to have a beautiful linen set with a beautiful centerpiece.

Bright Blessings!
Nada

[seadream]

I buy most of my stuff, although I have made a few curtains and some table runners

[Dee]

Darlene, you know, I always love your answers! :D

Sara and Nada, anytime you want to try something new, I'll try and help you both all I can. :)

CJ, just say the word, when your ready I'll try and walk you through it. ;)