For a Busy Table

Hi there! How's your summer going so far? We've been busy around here with a myriad of activites for both kids, such as tumbling and t-ball and afternoon summer programs. Somehow, though, I managed to find a little time for some simple sewing...for quite a while I've been wanting to make up some new placemats and napkins for the table; our old ones were looking downright shabby.

For the placemat tops I used some Tina Givens fabric from the stash, and I have to say that her designs are one of my very favorites. Like, I've been ooohing-n-ahhhing over her latest collection, "Opal Owl."  Go ahead and click...cool, huh?

To back the placemats I used some fabric from Ikea, then put some batting inbetween the layers and finished 'em off with a little free-motion quilting. Fun stuff, I say! Oh, and let's not forget the napkins:

After all that, I figured the table needs a new a new runner now:

And now I'm off to get started with a bit more sewing while Juliet watches an episode of Gilligan's Island. (Yep, that's her most favorite show, and yep, we own all three seasons on DVD!)

Comments

[Adrienne]

Those look so inviting ... what time is dinner ;-P

I can't belive there was only 3 seasons of GI - what a shame! Their 3 hour tour only lasted 3 seasons!

[Jodi]

I spent much the Spring making placemats and napkins. Such quick projects that give you that almost-instant gratification. Yours look like a job well done! (And I haven't thought of Gilligan's Island in eons....And to think I used to watch it diligently during the lazy days of summer in my youth).

[michelle]

We're just getting to the point here (with the 2 year old!) that I can put things on the table without them being yanked to the floor. I've started putting a bouquet of flowers in a pitcher at the center. So far so good. Placemats shouldn't be too far off. :)

I wasted many an after school hour with Gilligan & friends!

[Natalie]

That fabric is awesome! Your place mats and napkins make the table so inviting.

Gilligan's Island...love it... now you need some banana cream pie!