Awning for summer.

西側の窓に取り付けた雨避け様のトラレス、いつもは透明のカバーがかかっていて部屋を暗くしないようにしていたのですが、今年の夏は日よけをつけてみました。冬からずうっと探していたのは、太い黒と白のストライプ。でも、アウトドア用でしかも防水の利いた生地なんてどこにもなくて、見つけたのがこれ。なんと４ドル。ピクニックテーブル用の表ナイロン、裏フランネルのテーブルクロス。欲を言えば、たてにも横にもあと20cm欲しかった。端っこはスキャロップに切って垂らしたかったけど、ひと夏の日よけはこれで十分。来年のは、また探すとしよう。

This awning had a clear cover to keep out the rain, but I always wanted something to shade the sun during the summer. I've been looking for outdoor waterproof fabric with big black and white stripes, but I never had luck. Then, here it is. $4.00 picnic table cloth from Walmart. Since we don't have Walmart near by, we only visit that store a few times in our lives, but it's next to our only Krispy Kream. We went there for Father's Day to eat those low fat donuts ;) then I had to take my rare opportunity to go into Walmart. I wish this cloth is 8" wider and a little bit longer. I wanted to cut scallop edges to hang over the awning. But, it's only $4, and it's only for this summer. You can't beat that.