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Sunday, October 7, 2012

Table Runner Tutorial

Wow time really does fly! It feels like just yesterday I promised you a table runner tutorial, and here we are weeks later and I am finally getting the chance to upload pictures and write a how to guide for this project! If Allen my sweet husband had not insisted on taking me to D.C for a weekend get-away, this project may never have been posted :(

Here I am relaxing for the first time in weeks with a few extra minutes what do I decided to do....that's right....spend a few moments with you! After all my DIY friends have waited long enough for this project.

You will need a straight stitch sewing machine, an iron, scissors or rotary cutter & board, fabric of your choice with matching thread and pins to make this table runner.

Step 1: Choose your fabric. When we originally designed this runner we used pretty fabric on the front, and lining on the back. Then Kandi had the great idea of using coordinating fabric on the back so one runner, two great looks. She is pretty smart! I like my runners between 15-20 wide. I think this number can be very flexible. We make runners from the left over fabric from our pillows so they vary in width. More important than the width is the length. Our first runners we 54" long. I think they look good, but the new trend is to have them overhang the table by 4" so if you are making this project for your home, measure your table and then add 9 inches. (1 inch for the seam allowance).

Step 2. Cut two pieces of coordinting fabric. Pin right sides of fabric together. (Notice my bottom fabric is a little wider because I use scraps...if you find yourself in the same position just pin fabric so your larger piece is on the bottom.

Step 3: Sew fabrics together.

Step 4: Make sure you leave a large enough opening so you can pull the fabric through to it's right side.

Step 5: (OPTIONAL) If you do not have a Serger use a zig-zag stitch and then cut the remaining salvaged edge. I like to have nice neat seams so I serge my edges before I reverse the fabric.

Step 7: Reverse fabric and press with iron.

Step 8: Top stitch the table runner. (Use a thread that works well with the fabric.) See how close my needle is to the edge of the fabric? I do this to save the step of whip stitching the opening (remember how we reversed the fabric) closed.

Step 9: Enjoy!!!

Thanks for spending some time with me today!

Rebekah

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Give Thanks Pillow and Fall Tablescape

I love fall. The warm days, crisp nights and that fresh air...I just love it! We have been blessed with 3 days of absolutely divine fall weather which have inspired me to create a fall table scape to share with you today. I made the table runner and pillows for this table. All of the china, silver and stemware came from local consignment stores here in Lynchburg.

I love the fabric used to make this table runner. Butterflies and bees with french script...how can it get better?

Sarah our new project manager (we needed help!!!) came up with the great idea of filling the silver compotes with rose shaped pine cones. I love this idea for easy fall decorating! Thank you Sarah!

It took me a few tries to get the "Give Thanks" pillow how I saw it in my mind. I am so happy with how it finally turned out!

I love the creamy white look, but at the end of the day I love color more; so this red ikat pillow brings that punch of color I like in my spaces...

I needed a little red something across the tabletop to pull out the red from the ikat pillows. I love the idea of using vintage books in my home decor, so why not use it on the table too?

I hope you have a great fall day, thanks for joining me!

Rebekah

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Monday, June 11, 2012

Porch Transformation

I am so sorry I have been away for over a week! We have had family in town, and lets just say it has been crazy around here. Today I am finally getting a chance to sit down, and show you a space I updated last week. We have dinner outside on the deck most summer nights, and it really needed a little updating. As always I was on a really tight budget. I had about $250 to make over my entire space. I had the table, and chairs, but I needed new cushions, pillows, table placemats & napkins. Here is my new tablescape....

My starting point was the orange cushions on my outdoor lounge chairs...

Goodness, look at that sun! These chairs sit in full sun all day long, and I am thrilled the fabric is sunbrella! It holds up beautifully to sun and storms. Anyway, they are orange, so that was my jumping off point.

I found closeout Sunbrella seat cushions at my local Tuesday Morning for $19.99. I was lucky, they only had four matching chair cushions, and one bench cushion. Truth be told I am not crazy about the pattern, but the price had me...besides, I knew I would be adding pillows.

I had the orange pillows (they came with my orange Sam's Club chairs. At TJ Maxx my cousin and I stumbled upon the great floral pattern pillows. (Can you see them peaking from behind the table?) These were a real bargain at $16.99. I was only going to buy 2, but Krista talked me into buying all 4. If you knew us, you would know that that was not much of a challenge! My poor husband he does not stand a chance against the two of us! I put two on the bench, and two on my lounge chairs (pictured a couple pictures above).

With all this color, I needed a little bit of neutral...so the placemats and napkins were a perfect find. TJ Maxx $4.99 for a set of four napkins...same price for four placemats.