Fiber Arts by Judi Wellnitz

A little home dec

It's been a while since I posted. I've been doing a few things but nothing to write home about .. or here either. But I figured I'd at least show one thing .. the tablecloth I just finished. It's amazing how even the most simple things take hours to make. I have 6 yards of the blue batik and I'm going to cover the chairs with it too. The orange borders match my curtains and the table runner - same material. I even mitered the corners - had to pull out a quilting book to learn how though. Easier than I thought. The table runner was made for our previous table and it's way too big for this one. I have to decide if I should cut it down or just make another one. I do have a little bit more of the orange/mustard colored batik. Speaking of batik - even though I washed these it still felt like the needle was punching through paper when I was sewing it. Should soften up after a few washes though. I am going to go buy some acrylic felt off the bolt to put under the tablecloth - don't know why - it just make it feel nicer. Plus then I don't have to worry if hot things get put on the table. Okay - I'm rambling now - time to go!

Posted by judi at March 26, 2008 5:52 PM

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Sounds like me. Nothing much going on, aside from school and struggling to get enough sleep at the right time (as opposed to in the middle of the afternoon.)

The tablecloth is lovely! I guess I should get a move on with my table runner so I can catch up!

Posted by: Cindi at March 26, 2008 6:44 PM

wohooo YOU DID IT and I love the colors...I bet it really looks awesome in your house...and from time to time we gotta do the Martha thing teehee

Posted by: Sherry Goshon at March 26, 2008 7:20 PM

You did a great job! Colors are pretty and they make your table look like bright & cheerful!

Posted by: Kai at March 27, 2008 7:09 AM

It is awesome!! The fit is perfect!! and the colors are wonderful. My hubby would never let me have those colors. I am jealous LOL

Posted by: Yvette at March 27, 2008 8:53 AM

It is beautiful. The table looks very inviting. Can I come for dinner please?

Posted by: shashi at March 27, 2008 11:13 AM

Hi Judi, I love your tablecloth, the colours are wonderful and would look great in my yellow kitchen lol. I must say I love your dinning table, my wooded table is a huge big chunky piece and I love it. Belinda

Posted by: Belinda at March 27, 2008 5:11 PM

I love the colors. It's a nice contrast.

Maybe you needed a new needle. The Batiks do have a high thread count, so they tighter & therefore harder to sew through, but if you had a dull needle it would've been worse. I like Topstitch needles, they have larger eyes & sharper points.

Posted by: Deb Hardman at March 29, 2008 1:21 AM

WOOOHOOO!!! Very pretty colors you used. Looks great on your table.
Love & Hugs
Fran

Posted by: Fran at April 2, 2008 4:22 PM

Love your tablecloth & runner!! I have the fabric to make a tablecloth with border like you did... just have to do it!

I have questioned putting on the different fabric border but am encouraged b/c yours looks so great!!

Just found your blog from a google search: "get well girl" ;) and love your work!! :)

Posted by: Joyce at April 9, 2008 1:40 AM

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