We have been thinking of new curtains for Alacrity for some time. Since we did the major refit last year new curtains have now become a necessity as the old ones are hanging by a wing and a prayer (my fault as I didn’t expect that washing nineteen year old sun bleached curtains would cause them to fall apart D’oh 
).
Last weekend Jo and I fitted new brass curtain rods, they would have been fitted sooner but Midland Chandlers were always out of stock of the four foot rods. The effect is fantastic far better than the plastic rails the boat builders fitted which were always sticking. Yes I know that the rails will need polishing but I have found the brass polish sold by Waitrose easy to use and gives good results best of all it doesn’t smell of cat pee like Brasso.
I didn’t realise how hard it is to choose the right patern and colours to complement the fixtures and fittings (i’m hopeless at it), Jo chose one and I chose another…….a domestic was looming…!!!!!!!
Enter a very helpful John Lewis lady and after asking a few questions she suggested the material in the picture. Bingo, it was the perfect choice we both loved it……The cost OUCH !!! but they will look great when they are hung.
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Hi Lesley
Thanks for the valued comment. Its so hard to visualise what a fabric will look like in the confines of a narrowboat. Its great to hear from someone who has seen this material used and realy rates it
John
John
I have curtains made from the very same fabric in my Kitchen /Dining room and I have seen the fabric used on a boat – they will look fabulous!
Lesley