You know me, I mull things over for quite a while before I finally make a decision.  If I don't then I usually wind up changing it 15 times.  I always think over any sewing project for quite a while.  It just makes sense to have a plan finalized before I start in on yards and yards of fabric.

Drapes can be subtle and quiet, I really like that look, or they can command a little attention.  I really don't like for my drapes to command too much attention.  I like for them to blend into the background of a room and add some softness to windows, not dominate the window.

In the living room of my last house I had some really pretty beige and white plaid drapes that I loved.  They gave just enough pattern to the room, yet they didn't dictate what other pattern I was using.  These stayed with the house at the new owners request.  I think she liked them as much as I did.
See how they add just a touch of pattern and texture with a slight shimmer to the fabric.  They don't scream at you, they just add interest in a really quiet way.

 I liked that I could still use any pattern I wanted with them and they still held their own.

The family room in that house had quite a few different treatments too.  At one point I was into a little more farmhouse style, so I went with checks.  These were fun and so economical.  They are tablecloths.  How easy is that.

Then I changed my style to a little more transitional and pu...