Volunteers of the George Taylor House, Lehigh and Poplar streets, Catasauqua, had a particular goal during this year’s spring effort.

“We’ve been concerned at the dreary look of the house. It doesn’t seem in character that the windows are plantation shutters in plastic slats,” said Jason Kerns, president of the volunteer group.

On March 20, volunteers took action to make window curtains that can enhance the panes and let in more light. The buzzing action and the whirring sewing machines produced a set of curtains for each window. The effect is striking.

“I think the whole house seems to be a lot lighter and better after we made the curtains,” Sheila Martin said.

The seamstresses found a bevy of bolts of cloth that were remnants from forgotten cloth and transformed the curtains to period-like drapes.

The group took control of some of the artifacts and replicated period furniture as they replaced broken parts of chairs and glued antique parts.

The group has a plan to replace the deteriorated front stoop with a stone patio. The state historical bureau needs to give the final approval.

Other key projects for the George Taylor House include a flue rehabilitation so the kitchen can be used for open hearth cooking. The summer house has potential and is a special place. During Revolutionary times, the cook had a permanent home at the main house. The plan is to have a few hearth dinners.

Tours of the George Taylor House are expected to begin April 3.