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One Dollar No-Sew Curtains

Sometimes you get lucky and things just come together. But first, the bad news. A Geneva, Illinois store icon recently closed its doors after 82 years of business. The Merra-Lee shops were a series of 7 women’s specialty clothing stores (all owned by the same family) that occupied a prime piece of real estate in town. Before closing, they discounted all their product and sold their store furnishings for cheap. The good news … I scored 8 yards of beautiful lace they used for display … for just one dollar! And since my dining room needed curtains, I created this:

I didn’t have to purchase a curtain rod for this project. 
I simply used an old, fallen branch from the yard.
You can tell it’s a branch when you look closely.
I draped the lace up and over the branch after hubby attached it to the wall.
This close-up shot shows the details of the lace.
It’s a creamy white, it looks whiter here than it really is.
No need to sew a hem. I cut off the extra and let them puddle on the floor.
One dollar no-sew curtains. Now to figure out what to do with the remaining lace.
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  1. How sad that they closed.I used to live in the area.I live way up north now so I don’t get around there much unless I am visiting friends.
    Love that lace fabric.And looks perfect paired with that branch.I am sure you will use the rest of the fabric creatively.
    Anne

  2. That is so sad when that stores that have been in families close after, sometimes hundred’s of years. We had that happen in the town I was raised in. Lucky you that you picked up on a great deal and a memory also for your Home!

  3. Although it’s sad to hear another business closing, I’m glad that you were able to purchase that beautiful lace. Your curtain is just lovely. Also, somehow I missed your desk makeover. Wow, another great project by Jennifer!

  4. Wow, your curtain looks fabulous. I love the branch idea.
    It’s so upsetting when a family owned store closes. It’s so hard for them to survive in this time of big stores. Too bad.
    I really like the curtain and the branch and I’m sure you will use the rest of the lace. How about a table runner?
    Hope you’re having a great weekend.

  5. It is always sad to hear of a local landmark closing…but I do love a deal. And I have been thinking about using a branch for a curtain rod, it looks perfect with your lacey curtains. Now I’m thinking about ideas for the leftovers…
    Karah

  6. I am sorry to hear that the store closed. I am loving the curtains and the use of the branch was brilliant. Thank you for this wonderful post! I would love it if you would share this at our What’s It Wednesday blog party. Hope to see you there.

    Paula
    ivyandelephants.blogspot.com

  7. So sad to see an old established business go away forever. We are succumbing to the Walmarts of the world, and we are all the poorer for it. No more quality merchandise, no more premiere service, no more knowing that we were supporting a local family with our patronage. It’s very sad.

    Your curtains are gorgeous, that is absolutely beautiful lace and possibly vintage – I don’t recall seeing that pattern in today’s commercially produced lace – all from China!

  8. Hook, line, sinker…OM…extremely clever (In other words you have a follower!). Love it!!!!!! Why didn’t that come to me???? I have 5000 dead branches waiting to be put in my fireplace…Hope you will follow me back! 🙂

    ~Julie
    redheadcandecorate.com

  9. what a great idea! I purchased some burlap recently and I now know exactly what I am going to do with it! Thanks for the inspiration…I love using natural stuff and this one is an awsome idea