I wanted to share a couple of things with you too, in regards to table runners. When I googled "Free table runner patterns" I found this really cool site with 25 different links to patterns...There is even a no sew and one made from bandannas.
Here is the link......
http://tipnut.com/table-runners/
I am going to save it and use it to go back and make a table runner for January..Somehow the time flew by and I forgot about it. I guess my head thinks we are still in January and I am feeling good about having February's done so early..haha!
Another thing I wanted to share.... this is one of those weird "use what you have tips". For table runners or placemats, Old bath towels work instead of batting. It gives them a nice firm body and they absorb spills and they are FREEEEEEEE. You know we all have bath towels that have seen better days so dont throw them away, turn them into something else. If you look at the picture of the table runner you will see an ugly ole purple towel sandwiched in there!
The other in the works project is being made from these...
A shrunken and accidentally felted light grey wool sweater and some spiffy whiffy red fabric....It is turning itself into a bag as we speak. Another make something into something else project. I have a feeling that this is how I am going to be creating this year...Cheap as in sales at rock bottom and FREE...which is even better....Does anyone have any good repurposing tips or tricks...I would love to hear them!!!!!! xoxooxo melinda
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That's a lovely table runner, love the tip about the towels
love your projects! i also think the idea of using a towel as batting is a super creative idea! i love those "free" and "repurposing" ideas melinda! i'm always looking for ways to reuse things.
I'm so pleased you decided to show us your work in progress, I love your fabric choice, the colours are just fab. I'm always up for ideas to resure and recycle! Mx
Your table runner is looking great.
Nice to see you having fun recyling.
love your table runner!
very nice
and the towel hint is great!
you go girl :D
BEAR HUGS xxxx ~victoria~
Hugs and blessings to you sweet girl. I love that you're keeping busy and determined to find joy!
I love it, great job!
Your runner looks great! It's great that you are making things for yourself. You deserve to be the focus of your life, so take care of you!
I love your ideas for repurposing things. I felt and use wool sweaters and coats all the time. I recently used an old blanket to make dog beds. I'd love to try reusing old magazines to create coasters, baskets and such. If only I had more TIME! i'm looking forward to seeing what else you create this year.
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