I have had a piece of tartan material in my stash for many years. It was from my ex neighbour who owned the local patchwork shop. I hadn't used this piece because it frayed easily. I first over locked the edges that were fraying and then hemmed it up ready to machine embroider.
The table cloth is approximately 42 inches square with a Mary Engelbreit embroidery on each corner. I chose designs though they are Christmas ones, it could be used at any time of the year as you tend to read the words then look at the pictures. Each of the designs each took just over an hour to stitch. It took up 5 hours of my time with the sewing, cutting threads, getting the stabiliser ready etc this is why I have decided to call it a family heirloom even though it is less than 24 hours old!
I am linking up this post with Anthea's Christmas through the year link up.
Happy days.
Bev C
Whew, that was a lot of work.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful Bev...well worth being a family heirloom, to be enjoyed for many years to come.
That turned out so well Bev.
ReplyDeletebeautiful bev,well done.xx
ReplyDeletewhat a fun project! I love the way you combined the tartan with the whimsical Mary Engelbreit.
ReplyDeleteA great finish, well done
ReplyDeleteThat tartan fabric reminds me of my children school uniforms. They went to McGregor primary school in Brisbane. I still keep a piece of it! Love to see it on the table - Hugs
ReplyDeleteNat
Just beautiful Bev - love what you have chosen to make with the tartan. Gosh what alot of hours we can spend on craft projects & things we love to do :-)
ReplyDeleteWell done Bev. Sure to become a loved and treasured family item.
ReplyDeleteOh it's a keeper for sure! :)
ReplyDeletegreat family heirloom ... it is quite conservative compared to the ones I inherited from you???
ReplyDeleteHugz
SEw beautiful Bev..
ReplyDeleteOf course it's an heirloom Bev - the love & time that's gone into it! Thanks for linking to CTTY this month x
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful and will be a favourite heirloom I'm sure !!
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely idea. It is a shame about the fraying but it looks like you have it under control.
ReplyDeleteA perfect heirloom Bev....
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