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"Coco Twig Window Shade"

We created this window treatment for a European Country kitchen redo that we did on The Christopher Lowell Show. It has a wonderfully rustic, yet sophisticated look, and the touch of Tuscan Cloth Fabric (which is designed in Lucca, Italy) adds an authentic flavor to the piece. And, best of all, not only does it look great, it is VERY easy to do.

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Coco Twig Buffet Runner, 9” x 72” (#55110)
OR Coco Twig Table Runner, 19” x 72” (#56110)
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Tuscan Cloth Fabric, “Lucca Lemons” (#59010)
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Abaca Twine, “Cinnamon” (#36038)
. The following are not part of the Kit:
1 small grapevine napkin ring (most craft stores)
Hot glue gun and hot glue stick
 
 
1.
Decide which width Coco Twig Runner works for your window treatment.
(we use the Coco Twig Table Runner).
2.
Measure the length of your window, add 8” to that length and cut Coco Twig Runner.
3.
Remove 2” of cocoa twigs (leaving the abaca twine) from the cut bottom of Coco Twig Runner, and set twigs aside. Tie off the coco twigs with the runner’s abaca twine to keep the bottom twigs in place.
4.
To create top casing, fold 3” to the backside and securely tie with "Cinnamon” Abaca Twine at sides and in two or three laces along the middle area.
5.
To make the fabric tie, double the length of your window, add 10”, and then cut a strip of “Figaro” Tuscan Fabric Cloth that long, and 6” wide. (you can piece the length together, if necessary, positioning your seam on the back of finished shade).
6.
Fold in half, lengthwise, putting right sides together, and either sew of hot glue the seams, leaving an area to turn the fabric, press and finish closing the open area.
7.
Find the middle of the fabric tie and hot glue this center to the top center of Coco Twig Runner, allowing half the length of the tie to fall down either side of the runner.
8.
Roll Coco Twig Runner up a few rolls (whatever you like) and slip both ends of the ties, from the back, forward into the center of a small grapevine napkin ring, making a loop. Tuck several of the set aside coco twigs through the back of the loop, and tighten down your ties, holding your new Coco Twig Shade in place.
9. Put a rod through the top casing and hang your Coco Twig Shade up, for a very European Country kitchen look!
10. Enjoy!
 
  
 
1.
Your Coco Twig Shade can be raised and lowered, but it must be done by loosening up the tie, rolling the shade to the desired position, then re-tighting the tie. Therefore, it is best used on a window that does not need to have frequent “up & downs”.
2.
If you can find a great looking natural branch for your curtain “rod”, that will add to the ambiance!
 
 PROJECT KIT #1000405
  Coco Twig Buffet Runner ($36.00)
Tuscan Cloth Fabric, “Lucca Lemons ” ($16.50)
  
    (Product total: $54.75)
 
Kit Price: $46.00   

 PROJECT KIT #1000406
  Coco Twig Table Runner ($46.00)
Tuscan Cloth Fabric, “Lucca Lemons” ($16.50)
  
    (Product total: $64.75)
 
Kit Price: $52.00   

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