Shelbee on the Rags: “Fire on the Mountain” Rag Valance
This rag valance began with scraps from “Patchwork Shelbee”, this Frankendress, and this kimono improvement. First I used the scraps to make a raggy basket hanging thing that I called “Fire on the Mountain”.
I love the beautiful bold fiery colors but the hanging thing annoyed me. I had an empty planter in it but wasn’t sure if I could actually plant something in it that needed watering. I imagine that could result in the fabric scraps getting all wet and icky. So the weird hanging thing hung empty and lopsided in various places around my home until I could figure out what the heck to do with it.
Finally, it occurred to me to remove the scrappy ropes from the circular hoop and assemble them onto a branch to make a valance. It was a fairly simple and quick process to turn the wonky hanging basket into a gorgeous rustic bohemian valance that does not annoy me!
This rag valance currently adorns the top of a mirror in my living room until I find a more suitable place for it.
If you are interested in my other raggery creations, click here for the full list.
Keeping it on the rags,
Shelbee
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I am a midlife woman, wife, and stay-at-home mother of 2 boys and 2 cats. I have a passion for helping other women feel fabulous in the midst of this crazy, beautiful life.
14 Comments
Anne M Bray
Fire! You’re on fire!
Keep up the raggy goodness!
Still need to send you pix of all the extra buttons I have.
Plus my Western Footwear, yee ha!
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Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I finished another one last night that turned out amazing! And I started a new one that I think is going to be pretty cool, too. Oh heck, they are all pretty cool! LOL
xoxo
Shelbee
Joan
Love your fire color valance, beautiful colors you chose.
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Thanks so much, Joan! I really appreciate that. I think these colors are so pretty together!
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Shelbee
angie
looks very rustic a bit of age created
come see what we shared at http://shopannies.blogspot.com
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Thanks so much, Annie!
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Shelbee
Marsha Banks
This may be my favorite raggery project of them all (so far). Maybe it’s because I love the name, I don’t know. It is amazing how you do these, Shelbee! I’m just so in awe of you!
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Thank you so much, Marsha! I really like this one, too! What until you see the one I just finished. I think you are going to love it. I will be sharing it this week. I hope you are enjoying the weekend, my friend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Michelle
I can see why you wanted to keep this one. Such beautiful, warm colors! I love it.
Michelle
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If this one doesn’t sell, I will find somewhere for it my house!
xoxo
Shelbee
Patrick Weseman
Those are so cool and you are very talented.
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Oh my gosh, thank you, Patrick! I really appreciate that!
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Shelbee
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Thanks so much! I really appreciate that. I hope you have a most wonderful day!
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Shelbee