Tabletop Inspiration: Patchwork from the Purl Bee

After posting on mix-n-match dishes yesterday, we discovered that a lot of you like this look. For those who are fans, we searched for other mix-n-match ideas and came across this DIY project from the Purl Bee: a patchwork tabletop...

Although it might be a little too scattered when paired with mismatched dishes, we think this is a great way to bring some color to your table if you have an all-white or monochromatic set. We love the idea of using fabric scraps to dress up a simple runner or napkins. Even if you're not a sewer, you could pull off the same look by using a set of mismatched placemats or napkins. You could also try quilted squares as plate chargers. For step-by-step DIY instructions, visit the Purl Bee.

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Comments (2)

Nice project. You can do it with beginner's sewing skills.

posted by AustinSarah2 on November 7th 2008 at 7:46am
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If hand applique is not in your bag of beginner skills, you could certainly zigzag the square down with invisible thread and get the same effect. And in 1/3 the time. I have no idea why anyone would invest hand applique into a project like this anyway.

Set your zigzag at 2.0mm length and 1mm width. Enjoy!

posted by quiltmaster on November 7th 2008 at 1:11pm
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