I finished my table mat this weekend and love how it looks on the table. We got a slate blue couch and just having something that matches, really warms the area up. The table is really an old cupboard top that had a stained glass front, but that got broken and now it is used as a table top with shelves to put my things.
This is the top, as is. I had to wash it to get rid of the chalk marks, yellow is not easy to get out. It shrank up and warped a bit, but fits the spot perfectly. The mat measures 23 1/2" x 13". I stuck the candle on top so you could see the colors. I have a reproduction pencil box that sits there and holds my scissors and other items.
I decided it was too white and bright, so it got a walnut ink wash. I dried it in the sun and it got spotty, so I rinsed it down a bit and resprayed, then dried it in the dryer and now it has just the right aged look. The extra washing and drying, warped it more, but is is laying flat now, on the table.
Here is a close up of the staining and my stitching. I used DMC floss, 2 strands of #612. A great color for when you want a lighter, primitive shade.
I also decided my rooster was too light, I do like my darker prim look. I used walnut on the main colors and then tried java ink on the orange, but it muddied it on the outer edges of the tail, but it does look old now. Now I have to decide how I want to finish it. Today the summer UFO's went in a box, they will have to wait till late winter. Now it is time to get going on Christmas, I am hoping to have projects finished in time, this year;)
Your table runner is beautiful! :0)
ReplyDeleteThe darkening of the rooster is just what it needed.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Karen...perfect!! Love your Indigo runner...and your stitching is wonderful!
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Great finishes! The table runner is just perfect for that spot. The rooster is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI love your table runner! Your rooster and pumpkin look wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI love your table runner. The aged look is fabulous.
ReplyDeletelove it.... the blue and caramel colour look so good together...
ReplyDeleteHugz
Your table top is looking wonderful. I like to wash my quilts to get the old 'crinkely' look.
ReplyDeleteYour table topper turned out really nice, Debbie!
ReplyDeleteI like the darkened rooster..you nail prim nicely!
ReplyDeleteOh the table runner looks great, just so your style now
ReplyDeleteso glad to see you quilting !!!
use that fabric! Kathie
You are always so productive. I need to get off this computer and get moving.
ReplyDeletelove them both such a great look.
Cathy
Your indigo runner is spectacular and the toning down makes it even better for that antique look.
ReplyDeleteSaundra
The walnut ink aged it perfectly. Very nice!
ReplyDeleteI love the handstitching on your runner :)
ReplyDeleteBoth pieces look great--sometimes fabric needs our help to give it that warmed loved feeling
ReplyDeleteI always love the way you roll...if you don't like the way it looks you have no fear of changing it to suit you!
ReplyDeletereally nice quilting on your mat
ReplyDeleteThose are both awesome projects! I love how they both turned out. Oh my goodness yes it's already time to ready ourselves for Christmas.
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