Oh, my latest obsessions have all come together, like in a total menage a trois kind of way.
I am seriously obsessed with 3 new things…well, they are new to me!
I love stencils, dropcloths, and ruffles…like I’m head over heals in love!!!
I was sitting in my craft area looking at all of my supplies, thinking what’s next?
I just redecorated My New Breakfast Nook, so I wanted to tie the new color scheme in with my kitchen. So, I decided to try and make my own kitchen towel!
I started by cutting out a piece of dropcloth (28″ X 20″). I sewed a 1/4″ seam all around the outside of the “towel”.
I sewed a quick ruffle, then sewed my ruffle onto the bottom of my towel.
I had this K left over from my front porch make-over…you can find that here.
I traced the K with a pencil.
Here is a quick tip for ya…have a small paint project? Use mini cupcake holders for your paint. Less waist, and you can throw them away when you are finished…and, they are ridiculously inexpensive!
Now hand paint inside of the pencil lines. I ended up outlining mine with red paint too.
I ironed over the painted area to seal the paint. I don’t know if it’s washable…I love it for it’s cuteness factor! Since I started playing around with my sewing machine, I have learned to do so many new things…next week, I will post how to sew a ruffle…trust me, it’s super simple! Do you have any sewing projects want to try?
Great idea! I love the stencil and the ruffle. Plus great tip on using the cupcake liner for the paint. :) Megan
Love the little ruffle :) Why are they so cute?
This is so cute. I have a Blog Hop, and I would love it if you would link this post. You can find it at
http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/07/surf-spray-and-wednesdays-adorned-from.html
It is called Wednesdays Adorned From Above Blog Hop.
I hope to see you there. Have a great Day.
Debi Bolocofsky
Adorned From Above
http://www.adornedfromabove.com
Such a cute idea!
I’m going to attempt making…
wait…
Slipcovers. *GASP*
Frightening. I know.
Oh, and this is DARLING!!
Yes- you are going to show how to sew a ruffle- I love you!! I really have wanted to know.. the trick- so thanks in advance for that! OK – Love your Drop Cloth cute Towel!! Looking really cute!! Drop Cloth is on my list .. next shopping trip! Whoohoo!!
YES … I want to become BFFs with my sewing machine. I just think it would be so much more fun with a friend … so I never actually sit down with it. I have dreams of making tank tops and skirts. One day. Your towel is adorable. :)
It’s all about the cuteness factor – damn the washing machine!
I can’t sew a stitch – but my name starts with a K so I need this right now!
stencils, dropcloths, and ruffles oh my!
Kelly
This is adorable! Love the sweet ruffle and of course the GIANT handpainted “K”! Hope you stop by on Mondays and share your creativity with my Pink Hippo Party!
I am your newest follower~
xoxo
Amie @ Pinkapotamus
That is so cute
that is so cute
How super cute is THAT!! Love it! And what a great tip about the cupcake liners. Never would have thought of that!
This is really cute! I love the yellow. I think I will be making an “H” kitchen towel very soon!
This is really cute! I love the yellow. I think I will be making an “H” kitchen towel very soon!
I’m a sucker for a monogram – add ruffles and I’m sold!
Love me some monograms!! Super cute!
Jessica it looks GREAT!! Like you said.. it’s super cute so who cares if it’s washable or not!
Thank you so very much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!