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I have always loved the designs of UO's bedspreads, but was wondering whether they were any good as curtains. The size is perfect for my tall, wide windows... and they're dirt cheap.

I have UO bedspreads used as curtains ... they're perfect. it just took several months and trips to different stores to find four that had the pattern lined up exactly the same way.

The bedspreads feel a bit to stiff for me to be used as a bedspread, but I did turn one into a runner for our dining room table. The sheet was so large I was able to make two double-faced runners with extra fabric to spare.

That pattern makes me dizzy. I can't imagine having it in my bedroom.

Basically buying one of these is not dissimilar from buying fabric at Ikea, except the edges are hemmed and it's very wide (which is really helpful for many projects!) If you really like the look of this on your bed, buy a quality flat sheet for the backing and make your own duvet cover.

I've also used one of these to make a bedskirt, although the repeats of the pattern made that a big difficult to work with.

I have one of these stretched like a canvas on my dining room wall. For curtains, I think you'd need a liner as well. Mine is very lightweight and the sun behind it reveals the splotchy printing.

How would you put these up on your wall? Do you use nails or glue it on like wallpaper? Because I was thinking of putting one up in my bedroom but I don't want the fabric to be loose or anything, I want it to look like a wall. :/