Christmas Re-imagined: 2022 (Started: 1987)
My Covid splurge was
a new dining room table. After all, we’d
had the sturdy pine one since 1985 and it managed to survive many, many moves
and growing children. So, in December 2021,
when I laid out the well-used Christmas tablecloth (made in no less than 1987) on
the new table, it looked a little sad. Hardly
a surprise! So rather than consign it to
the bin, I decided on a make-over.
Yes, the fabrics are definitely
a reminder of the 1980’s, and there’s a bit of poly in the cotton selections, but
it was worth saving. I set about
separating the two layers (top front & backing), then added some batting. After wondering for a moment what I was doing
when I got it ready to baste, it all came together after giving it the kiss-of-life
with machine quilting in a medium stipple – a quick and easy pattern. I chose a variegated thread to quilt with; bright
red, green & a touch of yellow (Gutermann, Sulky 30wt,
Colour: 4112, Vintage Holiday). Finished size at a decent W 143cm x L 248cm. And I am so over-the-moon with the result. Should have done it years ago!!
I finished the
Christmas Tablecloth makeover on 28 November 2022, just in time for this year’s
celebrations with grandchildren. Better
get to decorating the rest of the house, there’s only a few weeks to go!
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| Making progress at the machine in the cooler weather this year |
I am hopeful for a few hours of sunshine to have another photo session. There's quite the backlog of quilts needing a photo or several. Fingers crossed that the weather improves!
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| A temporary "indoor" fix until the sun shines again... |
