I finally made something that I have had pinned to my Pinterest "DIY" board for almost 9 months...this table runner made from doilies! I saw the original here:
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and thought I would make it for my kitchen table. Well even though I have quite a few doilies, it wasn't enough, so I scaled it down and made a smaller runner for my coffee table in the living room. I just arranged (and re-arranged) the doilies until they were in a pleasing pattern, and then pinned and hand stitched them together where they overlapped. Some day I could always add to it and make it larger for my kitchen table. I also did a "makeover" on this cute Easter bunny I found at TJMaxx this week...
He started out with a blue crepe paper ruffle around his neck, and I just changed it to a silk ribbon and added a soft pink flower from an old hat. Now maybe HE is a SHE! Either way, the bunny is now more my style!
That is so pretty. One day browsing around I came across a scarf made like this. It was lovely. I hadn't thought about making a table runner though! Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Jessica at Kids Napping? I'm Scrapping! | March 04, 2012 at 04:25 PM
This table runner is so cute! What a great idea. Isn't Pinterest a wonderful place for saving inspirations? You have a lovely blog. ~Marti
Posted by: Marti | March 05, 2012 at 10:28 AM
I have that runner pinned too! Now I'll pin yours and hopefully get one of my own made very soon. I love the way you used the larger doily and have the sweet rabbit sitting on that one! It looks beautiful!
Posted by: marie | March 08, 2012 at 09:56 PM