I know I like a challenge, but this one will really push me to my limits I think!
I met a lovely lady in cyberland during the OWOH event called Nina Lise from Norway who has all sorts of wonderful things on her blog 'Mrs Moen - the not so secret life of a quilter' - including this 'Tablecloth Challenge' of all things! The idea is to transform a tablecloth into 'something beautiful or useful or both'. I don't own many tablecloths and have been looking around for one and today found the one pictured above in a Charity shop. It's cotton with some lovely embroidery and a lacey edging. I've no idea at the moment what I'm going to do with it and feel a little guilty at the prospect of cutting it up - however, that's all part of the challenge and I have until 1st June to come up with something.
Nina Lise is also celebrating her 200th blog posting by doing a giveaway with some amazing goodies including a beautiful hand made quilt. If you're interested go and have a look here. You have until 9th May to enter.
Now to get my thinking cap on!
5 comments:
That really is a beautiful cloth you have found there, Sherry! Those flowers and lace would look great on pretty much anything, like your fab dolls or a summer purse or a cushion or... I totally get why it called out to you, I can hear it all the way over here. You'll not ruin it you know, just transforming it into something that will once again be enjoyed.-)
Great find in the charity shop Sherry. :) Can't wait to see what wonderful creation you turn it into... Have fun. Gez.xx
Great. If you want some more you can also have a look at http://www.pondicherrionline.com/table-linen/tablecloths.html
Hi Sherry,
I have just found your blog and seen the link for the tablecloth challenge over at Mrs Moen. Like you I don't have any table clothes but you have inspired me to check out the local charity shops and I found 2 for £1.50. I am now going to have a go as well if I can work out how to do the link up and blinky.
Whoo, can't wait to see what you create with this :)
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