It’s mid-March and we’re feelin’ the heat! It got up to 79 degrees today and for most of the country that wouldn’t seem out of the norm but, I live in Minnesota and it’s just wackadoodle! The heat is making me feel all SPRINGY inside and so of course, I must do a spring project. This time it ended up involving something I rarely do – SEW. I can’t believe I even attempted it without my mother-in-luv holding my hand.
I have to admit, I’m really proud of myself!
{insert pat on the back here}
I have been practically drooling over the burlap runners I’ve seen on other blogs and Pinterest and decided spring was a good time to go for it. I started with 3 yards (way too much BTW) @ $2.97 a yard at Walmart, half the price of most fabric stores. Sewing is not my forte’ so I bought the ruffles instead of making them the old-fashioned (and cheaper) way.
The first thing I did was measure using a runner I had on hand and then cut the burlap in half. It was wider than my runner and in order to take the path of least resistance avoid as much fraying as possible, I decided to just sew it together instead of attempting seams and all the silliness that goes with them (like for instance, sewing straight lines).
Be ready to be impressed…
After sewing it together I added 3 layers of ruffle trim.
I simply couldn’t accomplish all this sewing effort without having a cute centerpiece to put on top. I’m hosting Easter Sunday Dinner at my house this year, so I’m already planning the table – this is my start.
Thankfully I didn’t have to buy much to put this one together. I had the jar (on clearance from TJMaxx with the ribbon and eggs around the lid), the moss, and a plate that I ended up spray painting baby blue to match the ribbon. I bought some more eggs and garland for the bottom on sale this week at JoAnne Fabrics for $4.99 each.
One more picture, just because it’s so PRETTY!
And, here’s how it looks on the table…
I love how it turned out! But, I have a slight issue. Does anyone else have a problem decorating for a season or a holiday in a color scheme that doesn’t go with your ‘regular’ colors? I’m sure I’m a weirdo – but my kitchen area is red, taupe and black so I struggle with the pink and baby blue.
Am I the only one that thinks this way? I really want to know! Do you match your seasonal / holiday decor to what you already have going on? Do you just completely ignore your regular stuff? How do you decide? Leave me some comment luv below and let me know what you think!
For now, I’ve decided to ignore myself and enjoy my pink eggs – at least until after Easter!
Love you more than sewing all by myself!
Sunday
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Hi, I'm Sunday and yes, that's my name! I love DIY projects and the thrill of making something great-for cheap. I'm here to share tips for the DIY'er at heart from a wife, mom, and pastor. What do you do with your Sunday Afternoon?
Love it! It looks easy too … Found you on the blog hop & following on blog & Facebook. Thanks!
Thank you Heather! I jump over and visit you too – love a good blog hop! HUGS!
I love it, it’s perfect! I enjoyed my visit to your sweet blog I am a new linky follower. Hugs and wishes for a beautiful week ahead.
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Thank you Katie :) So sweet! HUGS!
This is very creative, loving the concept.
Thanks for stopping by my blog, following via facebook and i look forward being part of your blog. Have a great day..
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Thank you! Nice to “meet” you :)
I saw these eggs and wanted to get them and didn’t get them…. I am going back and getting them now!!! Love the centerpiece and that runner. So dang cute for Spring. Love your blog, so glad you found me. You are adorable and I LOVE your name!!
Oh thank you, thank you! Have a fabulous week :) HUGS!
Love everything burlap! Following you back through linky now too!!
Sunday, this turned out great! It’s funny cause a few weeks ago I grabbed 5 yards of burlap from Walmart because I’ve been seeing burlap everywhere and thought I’d want it sometime. Who knows, maybe a runner:)? I know what ya mean about holidays clashing w/decor. xmas works for me because I have pops of red in my kitchen and the other holidays, i just ignore the clashing:) or try to make it work somehow. Glad you stopped by cause it brought me over here:). I’m a your newest follower.
That is really gorgeous! I love it all!
Oh my goodness your blog is SO cute! I am thrilled that you are interested in joining the Midwest bloggers group on facebook! I tried to e-mail you back when you stopped by my place but you are a no reply blogger—so sorry I have to leave it here! But anyways you crafts are so cute and I am excited to get to know you better!
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Thanks Jamie! Ok, I’m sure this is dumb question but, what’s a “no reply” blogger? Is that something I should change or fix? Thanks for the help :)
Super cute!! Now I know who to call to sew my burlap!! Ha!!