I've taken down the curtains, removed the hooks, and loosened the gathers. The label says "dry clean only". So I washed them on a quick and cold wash. What's done cannot be undone
They definitely look fresher and the rufflette tape is sparkling white. Out, damned spots! They will be dry by Thursday morning and I will be able to inter-line them.
Today will be very busy. I have a physio appointment[back and hip issues, nothing too serious] and Bob has Pilates The labour we delight in physics pain
Then home to bed...
Sleep that knits up the ravelled sleeve of care
Sounds like a wonderful day. I like the blanket being hung until the drapes are ready. :)
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DeleteWell done on washing the curtains-I try to wash mine wherever possible as it cost £80 to have our living room ones cleaned in the summer after the new double glazing went in. Norrie forgot to ask for the cost before he put them in otherwise I would have risked washing them too. Enjoy the Scottish Play and your meal. Catriona
ReplyDeleteThey will take longer to dry draped over the airer in the Futility Room than pegged outside in the summer - but I need to get the linings in NOW while it is cold!
DeleteThe curtains look great, I often wash on a cool wash when the items have "dry clean only" labels. Hope you enjoy the Scottish play. One of the most amazing performances I saw was in the 70's with Judi Dench and Ian McKellen as Lord and Lady M. It was at the Warehouse Theatre and so great I came out shaking. I worked just round the corner from the theatre and went a second time to see it as so brilliant. Hope you a lovely evening. Regards Sue H
ReplyDeleteOh wow, JD and IMcK - a brilliant pair, still enthralling audiences half a century later. What a treat (twice over for you!})
DeleteThe blanket is very pretty... 52 projects sounds a fun idea
ReplyDeleteHow did I find time back then? I must check out whether I achieved it
DeleteEnjoy Macbeth tonight. We studied it at school, I don't remember any of the play only the recording of Richard Burton reading the play. His voice was magnificent. I later taught Macbeth myself at FE college, students usually loved it.
ReplyDeleteThe blanket at the window reminds me of student days!
It does feel very student-ish I agree. I wonder if Bob has a Che Guevara poster we could blu-tac to the wall...
DeleteA start has been made, good luck with the sewing tomorrow and enjoy Macbeth tonight. Xx
ReplyDeleteWell begun is... better than procrastination
DeleteEnjoy your night out!
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DeleteYour curtains look very 'perked up' by their wash. I haven't had anything dry cleaned in years, once I saw all the chemicals that they spray things with I thought I would rather risk losing the occasional thing due to a wash. I haven't lost anything yet though.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a lovely time tonight. xx
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DeleteI loved reading the old story of your embroidery on the blanket, it looks great! The curtains will be so cosy and are a very practical use for your sewing skills. I always use the cold cycle on my washer. Today's is another 2 hr cycle where we try to limit energy use (8-10 a.m. this time!).
ReplyDeleteI had to have my second mug of tea by heating water in a saucepan on the gas stove rather than use the electric kettle! JanF
My cold short cycle lasts less than 40 minutes
DeleteYour interwoven Shakespeare comments are brilliant! ~ skye
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DeleteSorry to hear you have back issues, too. A bit naughty of you really, as that’s Bob's thing. Hope the physio sorts it. Nicky K
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DeleteYou were brave to wash those wonderful curtains, but often the "dry-clean only" label is meant to protect the supplier. A short cold, low agitation wash seems to work for a lot of items that are not supposed to be washed.
ReplyDeleteThe one time I saw Macbeth, it was performed by a local group and Lady Macbeth gave an over the top performance of the "Out damned spot" scene!
Typing this in the interval. The play is going great so far!
ReplyDeleteI love Macbeth - deeply envious of your evening.
ReplyDeleteSometimes I think that dry clean only is a suggestion rather than an instruction, but it depends on how much you want to bet. Nowadays, with the handwash cold programmes on washing machines, I think it's a little safer - if you're willing to gamble! Those curtains look lovely!
We've had a fabulous evening.
ReplyDeleteI hope Bob enjoyed his evening at the theatre. D and I are reading Shakespeare plays again this year so Macbeth will be reached at some point. It would be lovely to see one of the plays performed.
ReplyDeleteLife theatre is a real treat
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