I have used oil cloth many times in the past to make various bags. I just love the stuff. Well after eating at the Red Iguana last week in Salt Lake City and seeing their beautiful oil cloth tablecloths I realized that’s exactly what I need for my dining room table.
We have a family dinner every Sunday night, and forgive me for saying this. but, my family members are the messiest people around. I always use a tablecloth on the table and it has to get some serious laundering every time it’s used. So the solution is. . . . . . oil cloth.
Off to M & L fabrics this past week to purchase 3 different pieces, to accommodate the various dining room table sizes.
The most common size is without a leaf. This is how my table is most of the time so I picked my favorite.
Here it is on the table, all set for dinner.
If I use one leaf, this is the tablecloth.
And finally for the times I add both leafs, this is the table cloth I’ll use.
The white is my least favorite but it will look fine when there’s a ton of people here.
My three favorite things about oil cloth: 1) I love the bright colors 2) All I have to do is wipe if off with a damp sponge and it’s clean 3) You don’t have to sew the edges, just cut to size and you’re ready to go.
Enjoy,
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I have a piece just like your red one but with a blue background on a little unfinished side counter in my kitchen. It is fabulous stuff and so bright and cheerful. But I seriously want a piece of the first one you show for my kitchen table. It is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI like your three reasons and ofcourse the cloths themselves.
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love oilcloth! Haven't sewn with it yet cuz I'm a newbie, but I have a couple of gorgeous pieces ready to make something soon. Love the first tablecloth on your post! It has that So. Cal feel to it! (I really miss that now that I live in the Great NorthWET! :p
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