Since we exchanged our big dining room table for our smaller roundy one, I had plans to use it to enhance our decor. That meant ordering fabric to make tablecloths. First I needed a felt pad to go underneath, so while I awaited the arrival of the fabrics, I got my felt from Hobby Lobby after knitting yesterday. And when I got home, my new fabric had arrived, so why wait another minute?
I have this cool instant compass, made from screw on cylinders with a pencil tip at one end and a stylus at the other. This makes it easy to mark big circles.
The felt pad needs no finishing, but the cloth needed serging and a fold over hem.
The whole process took less than 30 minutes and voila!
I have three more to make later today.But this morning I am joining several friends from knitting at a Jazzercise class. Woowoo. We are meeting in Soddy Daisy, about 45 minutes from home.
Knees, don't stop me now!
Hey Melody,
ReplyDeleteLovely tablecloth! How bout a picture of that stylus you mentioned? Thanks.
Maggie in Arizona
ohh - I have a thingy like that seems I got it at Nancys Notions and they called it a ruler compass - it's GREAT for making BIG circles!
ReplyDeleteCool compass! I've made round tableclothes using a pin and pencil with string tied around it -I'm sure yours works alot better! I thought maybe you had made this, taping the pencil and stylus on, but I clicked on the photo for a close-up, and see that the ruler uses special instruments that have a slot to slide onto the ruler. Wherever did you get these? Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI've used the string and pencil bit too. I love the patterns and colors of all the tablecloths!
ReplyDeleteKnitting and jazzercise at the same time sounds like a challenge. Lol. Don't poke any eyes out with the needles.
ReplyDeleteWhere did you get the fab fabric?
ReplyDeleteLove your round table cloth. Excellent. I also like the fabrics you have selected to make more. Be sure to post pictures. I love to see your progress.
ReplyDeleteThat's great fabric for your new tablecloth. Hmm, I think you need to put a vibrant orange vase in the center since so much of your work is accented by that lovely color. :-)
ReplyDeleteAn oldie but goodie tool! I love the 'yardstick compass' I guarded my 48" yardstick (we go the extra measure!!) just for the compass.
ReplyDeleteThe hardest part is remembering where I stuck the points in the 'necessary things' room!
Cheers to new tablecloths
doni @ Oregon coast