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Source for historically correct lace curtains
Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2017 12:29 pm
by Mick_VT
http://www.cottagelace.com/Passing this along - seem like a great place, I will report back as I have ordered some
Re: Source for historically correct lace curtains
Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2019 3:28 am
by DavidP
I ordered the "Cottage Panels" for my house; see the attached photo. Dan (the owner) is easy to work with.
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Re: Source for historically correct lace curtains
Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2019 9:55 am
by Manalto
When I first acquired Thornwood, there were filthy polyester "lace" curtains in weird colors throughout the house. I had rejected lace as a possibility until now but my front door, which used to be a solid slab, has been replaced by 15 lights. It's not far from the sidewalk and could use a little privacy. In other words, thanks for posting.
ETA - I can't find any mention of what they're made of. I assume they're cotton but after my traumatic experience I need reassurance.
Found it: 100% cotton or 95% cotton, 5% poly
Re: Source for historically correct lace curtains
Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2019 6:27 pm
by Willa
Manalto wrote:When I first acquired Thornwood, there were filthy polyester "lace" curtains in weird colors throughout the house. I had rejected lace as a possibility until now but my front door, which used to be a solid slab, has been replaced by 15 lights. It's not far from the sidewalk and could use a little privacy. In other words, thanks for posting.
Remember that your curtain panels should be two or three times as wide as the window/glass panel on the door. This makes them look better when they are hanging. This will help with the lace opacity if it is a very sheer pattern.
Of course you could also install a plain blind that gets pulled down after dark for extra privacy on your door plus the lace panel.