pelmet

[ UK /pˈɛlmɪt/ ]
NOUN
  1. a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing
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  • I've used pelmet vilene between the two layers (stiff interfacing), but no batting. Archive 2007-02-01
  • Thanks Kate for your advice on the pelmet vilene, I've tracked some down on ebay but when I go over to the US in the summer I'll look out for timtex! Journal Quilt Week 9, and so on
  • George IV (better known as the Prince Regent) was the last monarch to observe the old tradition in 1820, but the bed remains in its restored glory, with hangings of geranium and gold-silk brocatelle and an embroidered pelmet bearing the emblems of England, Scotland and Ireland. Betty Bothroyd The Autobiography
  • Other areas of concern are the tops of blinds, pelmets, high windowsills and doorjambs.
  • Some are just fabric, some have wadding between two layers of fabric, some have pelmet vilene in between - depends on what they used to be. basket of ATC bases waiting to be used; sample selection of various ATC bases Fun ATC Challenge - CLOSED!
  • I did take a moment during the day to pop out with Olivia (who perked up a bit at midday before going downhill again) and go to the chemist for more Calpol and throat lozenges, pop into my local haberdashery for much needed plain black cotton and more pelmet vilene (ok, and a few other goodies, too, of course), and a quick foray into McDonald's for a milkshake to ease the sore throat. Placemats & stuff
  • I was going to start another group of cards, but didn't have enough pelmet vilene on hand, so made the mistake of suggesting to my mother and Alex that we go out to New Malden in search of some and have a nice coffee and run a few more errands while we were there. Archive 2007-07-01
  • An archway leads through to the kitchen/dining room which has concealed pelmet lighting, white units at ground level, solid timber worktops and a stainless steel splashback.
  • Because there were, on the platform, waiting for the first train possible, at least 600 girls wearing bikinis and fanny pelmets.
  • Even a valance or pelmet will be given an extra highlight when edged with an attractive fringing or braid.
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