Friday, October 15, 2010

Burlap "BEE" Runner







Burlap is a newfound love-you know, that itchy rough scratchy fabric!  But that texture is what does it for me!  The natural fibers create a warm, cozy feel.  My first forray using burlap was for decorative pillows.  Now, I"ve moved on to a table runner-I've been hesitating  but I think if I say it outloud in the blogosphere world, there's no turning back-I'm committed!  I used the same bee transfers I got for my pillows and trimmed the runner with leftover fabric from my drapes.  I love the way the bee transferred ever so lightly-it almost looks like it's part of the burlap! So, here it is, cute, huh?  Love the look- kind of natural and easy with the formal toile fabric-It's a nice combo-kind of like the style in my home!  Well, gotta fly- Claire

16 comments:

  1. Hi Claire...I love your burlap runner...I too am loving the fabric and texture. Where did you get the transfers if you don't mind me asking? I found your blog from trendy tree house..glad I did, I am having fun today finding new blogs to enjoy!

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  2. It looks wonderful. Love the ruffle and the bees. Great idea. Hugs, Marty

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  3. Great job. I love it the ruffle!
    Thanks for stoping by and for you nice comment.

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  4. The ruffle? The burlap? The Toile?!!! It's SO ADORABLE! Love it! and probably going to have to borrow this brilliant idea!! Thanks for sharing!

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  5. New follower from one of the many blog hops. I think the runner is very creative and made me want to set up the sewing machine..again! Have not sewn for a year ( made my four granddaughters dresses for my son's wedding) and have been thinking about a project for the last few weeks.


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  6. I'm hooked. I love your runner. I have some pieces of toile somewhere that should be perfect for this. The bees are cute, too, of course. Thanks so much for linking, I couldn't wait to click over here.

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  7. Hi Claire...

    Oooh...I love your pretty table runner! Love the bee design...it makes the burlap look olden...I lvoe that! And...I am a toile lover so the pretty blue toile ruffle is like the icing on the cake for me! You did a great job, my friend!!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful handcrafted burlap runner with us...this was a real treat!

    Warmest autumn wishes,
    Chari @Happy To Design

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  8. This runner is perfect! I love toile, burlap and bees! You have brought all of those wonderful things together to make a beautiful runner. Thank you so much for linking it to Favorite Things Sat. laurie

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  9. I like the table runner! Great mix of textures! Thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  10. Oh now I AM LOVING THIS! Bet you can't guess why! :)

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  11. I like burlap but I really love that toile de jouy in blue.

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  12. I like the idea of extending a runner by sewing or gluing on these cute gathered blue and white pieces of cloth!

    Happy Blue Monday, Claire!

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  13. What a great idea for the fabric. I have a lot of Burlap. I know what I', going to do with it. Love the runners here.

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  14. I do see things made of burlap a lot. I adore the table runner, you did a splendid job. Your centerpiece looks lovely.
    Ann

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  15. I am familiar with burlap, but never saw it used in this fashion.

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  16. Hi Claire--just wanted you to know I featured this runner :).

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