Well, this one has a long story behind it, but I'll keep it short.
I had to try sewing with some chalk cloth a long time ago. Perfect table topper for our play table.
How to:
1. Lay down chalk cloth right side up, lay table top down on top of it.
2. Trace with chalk around your table.
3. Cut out.
4. Prime the chalk cloth by rubbing chalk all over it and wiping off.
5. Sew 1/2" double fold bias tape around edge using a denim needle (the chalk cloth is pretty thick).
6. Done!
It's really been nice having it, the topper doubles as a table cloth and protects the table. And what kid (or adult) doesn't love chalk? I do!
Sources for chalk cloth:
Joanns
Oil Cloth Addict on Etsy
Fabric.com
More info about chalk cloth from Oil Cloth Addict
Can you throw this in the wash? I never knew there was such a cloth...how neat!!
ReplyDeleteAnd Natalie writes her name very well :)
...thinking of you tonight as I watched Paul Ryan's speech...
love you all!
Great!
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic! I did not know there was such a thing as chalk cloth ooooh the possibilities!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool!
ReplyDeletevery clever anna! my kids would love this :)
ReplyDeletethat's such a great idea! i love the scrappy binding!
ReplyDeletenow this is a great idea!!!
ReplyDeleteHaving a 4 year old and a 1 year, I can almost guess the story that might be behind this!! Cute idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Lucky girls :)
ReplyDeleteThat is just awesome! Such a great idea!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this post. I want to let you know that I posted a link to your blog in Creative Busy Bee Craft Inspirations, under the Page 1 post on Aug. 30, 2012. Thanks again.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this post. I want to let you know that I posted a link to your blog in Creative Busy Bee Craft Inspirations, under the Page 2 post on Aug. 30, 2012. Thanks again.
ReplyDeleteForget the kids - I would probably play for hours with a table topper like this :D
ReplyDeleteGreat project!
what a wonderful idea! I just love it
ReplyDeleteThis is such a sweet idea Anna, looks like it is getting plenty of use too!!
ReplyDeleteLove this idea, and love how simple it is to put together!
ReplyDeleteawesome! I have some, just haven't made anything with it yet besides some labels for Charlotte's party-I love the table topper idea!
ReplyDeleteOh that's a great idea! We have an ikea table that's just always covered in crayon marks. Maybe we should get rid of the crayons and just go with chalk!
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing, I find this sooner. This point is very interesting: It's really been nice having it, the topper doubles as a table cloth and protects the table. And what kid (or adult) doesn't love chalk? I do!
ReplyDeleteThat's a brilliant idea. I have never heard of chalk cloth before!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea- thanks for sharing!!:)
ReplyDeletean art table that never runs out of paper. perfect.
ReplyDeleteThis is SO smart. Love it Anna. I had no idea Joann carried it.
ReplyDeletehow cool is that! It would be something for my little one, too. Unfortunately I never heard of chalk cloth in Germany and don't know where to buy it. But I will keep my eyes open.
ReplyDeletei love this idea! i have some of that fabric and i have failed at finding a good use for it so far. i don't think i have enough yardage to cover the table, but a good placemat should do for one little guy :)
ReplyDelete...and. Me, I sell chalk cloth.....little old me! Natalie@beyondthereefpatterns.com
ReplyDelete...and. Me, I sell chalk cloth.....little old me! Natalie@beyondthereefpatterns.com
ReplyDelete...and. Me, I sell chalk cloth.....little old me! Natalie@beyondthereefpatterns.com
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