Saturday, March 27, 2010

Tablecloth Complete!


I {heart} themes and I {double heart} challenges!  Enter my own Weekend Smackdown!   I have been watching my stacks of unfinished stuff, crafts, fabrics, and supplies grow.  My challenge to myself is every weekend - I hope! - showcasing what I've gotten done from my pile.  I'm adding a checkoff list on my sidebar so I can stay focused, and you all can help me stay focused!  This week it's my completed tablecloth from my post,  To Salvage or Not to Salvage.  Remember this:


I got some good and thoughtful feedback.  I ended up using a combination of sewing down the pleats and giving them a good pressing.  I kind of came up with a middle-of-the-road design.

There are a total of eight pieces, four that are 18 1/2" wide and four that are about 5" wide (although only about 1 1/2" of the smaller pieces are showing).

I did press it around the seam before I put it on the table, although it's hard to tell here!


My new little vintage bunny from the antique store seems content.

One more shot - I don't think it looks overly grandma-y, do you?  One Weekend Smackdown done!  I'll be linking with my friend, Marty, at A Stroll Through Life for tabletop Tuesday.  As well as:




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22 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 27, 2010 at 4:30 PM

    I think it looks great. I love the texture of th matelasse.

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  2. UnknownMarch 27, 2010 at 4:52 PM

    I LOVE matelasse, too! I have a garnet matelasse on my bed right now. LOVE 'em!

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  3. UnknownMarch 27, 2010 at 5:13 PM

    I looks terrific Kim!! I love your tabletop display...very festive. As soon as tax season is over and I get an entire weekend, I am so joining your smackdown.....I have tons to stuff that needs finishing :)

    Blessings!
    Gail

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  4. UnknownMarch 27, 2010 at 5:14 PM

    Okay, that should be IT looks terrific...I on the other hand look haggered, lol.

    More Blessings!
    Gail

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  5. Love the Decor!March 27, 2010 at 6:37 PM

    I am drooling over the basket display!! : )

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  6. AnonymousMarch 27, 2010 at 10:07 PM

    Kim, I absolutely love it! You did a great job - - I do believe you have some artistic talent, girlfriend :)

    Also -- your email isn't working. I tried it several times and the mail daemon keeps throwing it back.

    Enjoy the rest of your weekend

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  7. CharityMarch 28, 2010 at 7:46 AM

    i love this tablecloth and I really love the idea of the list, I might copy that if I ever get organized enough to make a list. One of the things that would be on my list if I had one would be a tablecloth like this for my dinning room table, one day maybe. I hope you are having a beautiful weekend. I also wanted to tell you thanks for all your encouraging words that you leave at my site, I always love it when I see you sweet face looking back at me.

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  8. jen @ homeinthecountryMarch 28, 2010 at 8:07 AM

    Really cute! I like the texture in the tablecloth. And the vintage bunny is sweet!

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  9. BlondieBlueEyesMarch 28, 2010 at 3:50 PM

    The pleates add something extra. Looks Great!

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  10. Sarah AKA The ThriftressMarch 28, 2010 at 7:31 PM

    I love the idea of trying to finish up projects - I have so many started and other dreamed up but not yet begun!

    Thanks for visiting me and following - following ya back!
    Sarah

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  11. Farmhouse FixersMarch 28, 2010 at 9:29 PM

    It doesn't look overly grandma! I am already follower so it was nice to see you right above me on SITS

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  12. memakingdoMarch 28, 2010 at 9:46 PM

    Cute! Great idea on finishing unfinished projects!

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  13. LeanneMarch 29, 2010 at 2:04 AM

    Thanks for stopping by. The weekend smack down's a great idea. I love the texture of the tablecloth and those baskets are beautiful.

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  14. CourtneyMarch 29, 2010 at 9:24 AM

    Hey Kim! I just realized I wasn't a follower until now- but I've been reading all along- sorry for the oversight! Have a great day!

    Courtney

    PS: Love the bunny!

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  15. KatieMarch 29, 2010 at 5:28 PM

    Thanks for visiting my blog and I just LOVE the table skirt you made!

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  16. Mary Beth @ Live. Laugh. Make SomethingMarch 29, 2010 at 7:28 PM

    pretty! ...and yay for completing projects! I'm dropping by from Cottage Instincts. I hope to see you back at my place soon! until later...

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  17. anythinggoeshereMarch 29, 2010 at 7:42 PM

    Thank you for joining the Vintage Easter Blog Hop! Please add the party button to your post so that your readers can find and enjoy the other Vintage Easter posts. Thank you for doing that. xo Joan@anythinggoeshere AKA your hostess

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  18. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeMarch 30, 2010 at 12:42 PM

    You did a fabulous job. I love matlesse and this really shows off it's beautiful texture. Great hop. Thanks so much for joining the party. Hugs, Marty

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  19. Ms. Bake-itMarch 30, 2010 at 8:42 PM

    Hello Kim,

    I absolutely love the tablecloth! You did a fabulous job. Love the vignette.

    ~ Tracy

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  20. PriorApril 1, 2010 at 12:08 AM

    great texture very pretty Lezlee

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  21. DebbieApril 3, 2010 at 2:11 AM

    Very pretty, especially your basket collection. Happy Easter.

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  22. Denise MarieApril 3, 2010 at 5:36 PM

    I love it...I hoped you'd follow thru with it.

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