Friday, February 4, 2011

Victoria Inspiration

Posted by MAKMU ta On Friday, February 04, 2011 No comments

Romantic Table Runner


While waiting for my computer to be repaired, 
I became very busy reading and doing a few crafts.
One of the craft inspiration came from my
January 2003 back issue of Victoria.


The article highlights repurposing left-over
items such as fabric, buttons, paper etc..

I became intrigued by the pleated table runner 
pictured above.


So, I found some remnant fabric, similar in color
a beautiful, coordinating braiding and a couple
of delightsome buttons.
I spent a lot of time ironing the fabric to create
the pleats and the seams.


The table runner in 2003 Victoria (p. 52)



I am going to remove the hem at the bottom of the pleats.
My version of the table runner.
I love the elegance and the simplicity in
the lines of this runner. 
I think that makes it quite romantic.


To enhance the runner, I followed Victoria's example
by placing it directly onto the bare dining table.
Atop the runner I kept the extra large cloche
I received from my son this past Christmas.


I placed underneath the cloche an old 
Bible, a ceramic opened Bible with two doves
intertwined on top. A small silver heart
engraved - 'Forever', dried roses from my
daughter's wedding. A framed picture of my
children and a Willow Tree- Promise
figurines given to me by my husband on
our anniversary.



Romantic, simple and elegant - 
this tabletop and table runner express
the love I have for my family.

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