Kitchen Pictures

So last Friday while the hubby was away I managed to paint my kitchen. I had been wanting to do so for awhile. Alas, I still have mint green ceilings and green countertops and cabinets that need painting, but that will get done eventually- now I know what I will be doing with my summer vacation time. I started at 7:30 after the girls went to bed and finished around midnight. Did you know I can move a fridge? Neither did I. Not far, but I moved the sucker enough to paint so that no yellow shows. I think it turned out well.

I also impressed myself with the patience I put into making my curtains. When it comes to sewing I love to cut corners, but it never succeeds in giving good results. So I made sure to take my time and press and pin just as I should. I was so proud with how they turned out and hung them as soon as they were finished (about midnight Saturday night). To my dismay, they all turned out a bit short. Ugghhh. This is why I hate math. I measured I swear, but I think I underestimated the natural flow of fabric vs. a hard tape measure and should have given myself more leeway. They will get fixed... one of these days anyway!

I still want to make a table runner as well. Hello? Free time? Where are you? Oh yeah, being sucked up here on the computer. I also need to make a cushion for the bench seat that my father built almost 2 yrs ago now. Oh, and finally paint the rough edges on the bench. Do you know how much foam costs? Ouch. So it will be a little while before the bench is complete. I have the fabric though.... Can't wait!