It's time for new Curtains

I've spent more time in the past few weeks looking for curtains for my windows than I ever do when selecting fabric for a new quilt top. I live in the country, far enough off the road and away from neighbors that I don't need them for privacy, just for looks and light control. I finally found some panels that I liked enough to get, but of course, they are way too long. I want my curtains to hang inside the window frames, not go to the floor. After all, this is a country house, not a formal manor or estate. So, I've been confined to the sewing room while cutting off about 1/3 of the length, sewing in hems, making tie-backs and valances for the windows. I've still got one large window in my bedroom to finish up, maybe tomorrow afternoon. Then, I have to decide what I'm going to do with the sunroom. I've never put any curtains or shades in there as it's on the back of the house and I love the view of the fields and woods. But, since we've rearranged the rooms and now have our tv in their, I would like to put in shades that could be pulled at night to help with the temperature control at night this winter. The problem is that I have 12 windows and 2 large sliding glass doors in there. Way too many to go out and buy special shades. Still trying to decide on what to do there. Have to think some more on that. Better get back to the sewing machine. Those curtains won't hem theirselves without some help.