Summer Craft Projects
Spring brings renewal and fresh ideas and summer holds warm weekends at the lake or by the pool sharing good company with friends and family. To save money, many people are looking for alternative things to do instead of going to a movie or taking a weekend trip. While these small craft projects may not last an entire weekend, they are a good start and a great way to get your creative, crafty juices flowing.
A great afternoon project that is not only fun but an excellent way to change up your dinner table or picnic table for the summer time is Fabric Napkin Rings.
Choose your favorite light weight fabric, such as a bandana or anything 100% cotton and your favorite buttons. Cut your fabric into 6 x 9 inch strips. Fold each strip into thirds lengthwise and then into thirds widthwise. Sew a button onto one end about an inch from the edge. Make sure to cut a corresponding button hole on the opposite end and voila! You have a cute inexpensive table dressing.
If you are looking for a fun way to renew that old lamp shade, cover it with your favorite fabric. Begin your project by laying a large piece of butcher paper, brown wrapping paper or wax paper onto a table. Lay your lamp shade onto the paper with the seam alligning with the end of the paper. Roll the lamp shade on the paper until the paper covers the shade completely. You should end up right back where you started along the seam. Be sure to leave about an inch extra on the top, bottom and along the seam of the shade. 
Next lay your piece of paper on top of your fabric being sure to pin the paper to the fabric. Cut the fabric using the paper as your guide.
Test to make sure your fabric is a good fit on the shade. Once tested, using either a spray adhesive or fabric glue, begin by brushing it on the back side of your fabric, then place your shade with the seam at the edge of the fabric as before and roll the shade along the fabric carefully checking that the fabric is not creasing or bubbling. To make sure your fabric fits over the top and bottom of the shade, clip your fabric every half inch. (If needed, close pin in certain places while the adhesive dries.)
Lastly, for all those beach goers this summer, a custom bag might just be the ticket. Check out this bright and colorful bag that one of our customer service representatives made.
Best of all, these great fabrics can be found at InteriorDecorating.com.
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New Discount Fabrics
New craft fabrics in from Michael Miller. Lots of closeouts - going fast. Quilting fabrics and more in our discount fabric section. Check out all the beautiful fabrics available direct from our showroom.
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Upholstery and Drapery Patterns
Cotton prints and Vinyls.
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Bay Windows
The two most common types of bay windows are defined as follows:
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A bay window created when three or more panes of glass are set at angles and separated only by the window frames.
- A bay window effect achieved by arranging windows at an angle with sheetrock/trim work between the window panes.
A beautiful bay window can be achieved with many options including shades, blinds, top treatments, curtains and more. For a neat and clean look, simply use roman or roll-up shades on each window. 
Drapery panels placed in each corner will accentuate the shape and pull the focus inside the bay window. To unify all the windows and define them as one, install drapery panels on the two sides. A continuous valance will visually connect all the windows, while a swag above each window with an embellishment like a rosette, jabot or tassel between them can create a dramatic effect. Click here for more custom window treatment options.
InteriorDecorating.com has all the hardware to create any look for your bay window. The bay curtain rods are perfect for stationary applications like valances and sheers. If treatments need to open and close, traversing options are available as well. Our flexible curtain track can be used to achieve a curved look (cover with a standard bay rod and valance for a more decorative look). We can also custom make a traverse rod. Wood and wrought iron applications can be created using c-rings and swivel brackets.
We would like to put a photo gallery of treatment ideas on our site. If you would like for us to include your ideas, send us pictures of your window treatments to web@interiormall.com
Striped Fabric
