Tuesday, February 19, 2013

How Hard Can It Be To Tie A Bow


 When I saw the grain sack ribbon with blue stripes
 in Ann's shop, Sutton Place Designs,
the wheels in my head started turning.



In consultation with Ann, she agreed that the ribbon
would make great tiebacks for my curtains
in my newly painted family room.

But she warned me about the difficulty
of tying a bow using a grain sack ribbon.




All the while I'm thinking...how hard can it really be?

Well let me tell you...Ann was right, it's very HARD!




I won't tell you how long I wrestled
 with that ribbon until I got it to look like a bow!



This is not a task for the faint of heart.



In fact you might even want to first have several cups of coffee...or 
something even stronger...and clear your calendar so you're not in a hurry.



But I have to say, in the end it was worth all the effort. 

I love the punch it adds to these curtains...especially
with spring on its way.



Come to think of it...

 I don't think these babies are ever coming off
no matter what the season.






So, Ann, how did I do?


Have a great day!

Mary Alice



Partying at:

Elizabeth & Co.
DIY by Design
Savvy Southern Style
No Minimalist Here





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45 comments:

  1. They look beautiful well worth all your effort to get them right. Very nice.
    Kris

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  2. So pretty - love the blue with the neutrals :-)

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  3. Oh, they do make such pretty bows! And I'd agree that they deserve a spot there year round.

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  4. Hi Mary Alice~ You did a great job with the bows. They look great and are the perfect touch to your curtains:)
    ~ Cheryl

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  5. Your patience paid off....they look fabulous! Just beautiful...
    ~Des

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  6. The bows look wonderful! Your patience paid off on this task!

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  7. I love the bows...they looks so great on those curtains...Good job!

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  8. I think they look great! Wonderful addition to the curtains. HMMMm...know you have my wheels turning.

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  9. I think the bows look great. I am now thinking about how I could use some of that ribbon to spruce things up around here.

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  10. Well it certainly looks beautiful. Worth all the hard work!

    Jeanine

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  11. Well I think you did an amazing job!I am not good at tying bows at all!Mine NEVER seem to look right!What a great idea!Looks so pretty!
    xx
    Anne

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  12. I love them Mary Alice. Perfect for your style.

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  13. They look wonderful with your curtains and I love the grain sack ribbon!

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  14. Yay! I'm so glad you like the ribbon and got it to work. You are a better woman than I...I gave up trying to actually tie a real bow. Your bows look beautiful and were definitely worth all the effort. A totally custom touch that no one else has. Well done. :o)

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  15. I love it!! Just beautiful, what a great job, Di@Cottage-wishes

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  16. Hi Mary Alice!!!

    I'm doing the happy dance for you!! They look amazing and the bow looks professionally done...Wait!!!! You are a professional!!!!!

    Can I move into that room. It's gorgeous!!! I love the Wing-back chair and the ivory desk is so beautiful.

    Beautiful!!!

    Pam

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  20. I think I'd... 1. Have a sign hanging next to the bows telling people not to touch the bows or... 2. Threaten everyone who enters not to touch the bows! They do look so beautiful!
    ~Pendra

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  21. Your bows are perfect! I know getting them just right is tricky but you did a really good job. Even the stripes are even on the bunny ears.

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  22. Love the grain sack ribbon and it was so worth the "hassle" as they are beautiful with your drapes!...isn't Ann wonderful?...

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  23. I love the grain sack ribbon! I never would have thought to use it like that, but it's just the perfect touch. It always seems to be the projects that seem easy that take the most time!

    Angela

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  24. You bow looks beautiful and effortless (even though clearly it wasn't). It's the perfect finishing touch. Thanks for sharing at DIYbyDesign.

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  25. I would keep them forever! The ribbon looks fabulous.
    xx, Sherry

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  26. Absolutely love the tie backs. I would love to do this in my bedroom with my white curtains!! Thanks for sharing.

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  28. Brings you right back to kindergarten, doesn't it? The ribbon ties in nicely with your curtains and you get an A+ on your bows.

    Let the sunshine in!

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  29. They sure look pretty butg I never would have guessed the ribbon would be so difficult to work with eitehr. Maybe you should stick a pin through the back of each to keep the bow tied, just in case. LOL! If I hear screaming, I'll know somebody untied your bow! Hugs, Leena

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  30. Those bows look good enough to pin and that's what I'm doing! Just love what you have done with that room.

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  31. Meravigliose immagini piene di fascino!
    Bellalullo

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  32. You did a beautiful job with those, very inspiring!

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  33. That is too funny Mary Alice. They look pretty.

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  34. Love the bows and the curtains,too! May I ask what kind of fabric your curtains are and where you purchased them? Thanks.

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    1. Hi Gina,
      The curtains are a soft linen and I purchased them from Country Curtains. Depending where you live, they have a number of brick and mortar shops. Otherwise they can be ordered online.
      I love the texture of them, and because they're lined they have a nice body to them.
      Mary Alice

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    2. Thank you Mary Alice! There is a Country Curtains store near me. I've been searching for curtains for my dining room. These are very pretty!

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  35. your hard work paid off! it looks great, and it looks like the bows are staying in place.

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  36. I agree with you. I wouldn't change them either. I love how they look! They contrast nicely with the burlap.

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  37. i just love them, mary alice! and those cute pears in the tins:)

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  38. The bow looks terrific. I am terrible with bows.

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  39. Oh, gifted one, I am impressed. The bow is perfect.

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  40. Well it looks incredibily awesome to me!! Fabulous look.

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  41. Dearest Mary Alice,

    So amazing bow finds. So inspiring your curtain. I'd love to project a linen cotton for our windows.
    thanks for sharing them.
    perfect!
    have a great day to you

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  42. The bow looks great! I like the contrast with the drapes very much!

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  43. Hah! I know, it's hard to do a well tied bow! Mine always turned out sideways! Yours look wonderful with such fabulous curtains!

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