table cloth pattern
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table cloth pattern
Last year I bought a pretty piece of Fall fabric. I would like to make a table cover but I don't know what to do with it. I thought about sliced layer cake, but it is really too pretty to cut up that much. Any suggestions?
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I had a beautiful piece of falling leaves, orange, red, brown, etc that I made into a simple tablecloth with gold trim on the edges. I kept looking at it and just saw leaves and colors. We used it at a party with friends and in the photographs I finally saw the pattern. It was subtle, but definitely there. Now when I use it I only see the pattern and have to tell myself to appreciate the beauty. So just look from every angle before you start. Also at a sewing class years ago I cut up the most beautiful autumn fabric I ever had to use in quilt blocks. I have regretted that decision ever since. Some pieces are just too good to cut. I brought home several pieces of Hawaiian fabric from a trip there and made a large scale quilt using 12 inch square blocks to keep the patterns in tact.
#4
Maybe use it intact as a table cloth, then add place mats and coasters that pick up the pattern, but also have some solids. They would compliment the table cloth. I would feel so bad if you cut this and then decided you made a mistake.
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OKay, I am thinking I will add a border. I have several pieces of fabric that I like with the print. What kind of border would you use? I have seen a checker board pattern plus I've looked on "Quilter's Cache" and their border rec's. Any ideas here? My piece is only I believe a couple of yards so it will not cover my table well enough to just hem.
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