I love the bedding! That being said, I don't like the drapes with it. The blues don't look like they coordinate, at least on my monitor, and they look more formal than the bedding. What about a nice natural textured shade with some white linen curtains?
Dee

Lyban, i'm a 'recycler' also, so have several bedspreads/comforters/skirts/drapes that I save cause they 'might come in handy'.

I like your DD's choice in bedding, however, IMO, the drapes are too formal. Just a plain cotton white tab top would look nice~Target has some for not a lot of $$$.

Hope I wasn't too blunt. ;o)

I'm not a fan. :c( Sorry, love the bedding, but agree with others...those curtains/drapes don't work so well with it.

My first thought was that the drapes are too formal too, but then I thought it would depend on the furniture and other decor. Sometimes a mixture can work very well together.
What type of wood and color?
What's her wall decor like?
What's the floor like?
If you have lots of the drapes would be willing to use some of the extra as fabric for pillows for the bed, cushion for a chair maybe?

I think they just might work, especially if you have an extra panel to add a decorative pillow to the bed. Since you already have them, why don't you try them and post a picture then.

I agree that they might not go perfectly, but a couple of pillows or using one of the old drapes to create accents on a blanket/duvet cover, might tie it all in perfectly. I'd probably paint the walls the tan/gold that's in the drapes to make it all coordinate.

I also think they are too formal for the room. What does your DD think of them? Before cutting them up for what in the end may/may not work, why not try to resell on your local Craigslist? Then take the proceeds with DD to buy her something more trendy in her style at Bed Bath & Beyond. I'd love to see some airy white sheers in her room on a decorative iron rod, then paint her room in ones of the blues on the aqua paint thread. Very soothing and restful.

Here is a link that might be useful: Aqua paint thread

I agree that the drapes just don't go. I love the bedding, though. I think it would look great with white semisheers. Something light and airy.

Thanks everyone for the replies.
I had a feeling that they might not work.
This is for my married daughter in her own home and since she is just married and just bought home there is not alot of money for decorating and so I remembered my drapes. But I think everyone is right that they probably do not go so well.

love the spread but not the drapes