QUEENSLAND FABRIC FOR A TABLECLOTH

 

Some time back I found some vintage

"Queensland" upholstery weight fabric

which makes a wonderful table cloth.

If you sew even a little, a table cloth is

really easy to make.  Most dining room tables

 are about 42" wide and without leaves - 60" long.

You need fabric that is at least 54" wide and

58" is even better.  Each leaf generally adds

about 12" to a table length.  This table only has

one leaf but if your table has more leaves

that is very helpful.

Often upholstery weight fabrics have a beige edge border which I generally reguard as helpful to turn 

under a hem.

I cut strips of fabric for this one

 to make 

a gentle ruffle to go around.

One of my favorite colors of transferware

is the bright green.  There are other greens

 too - both teal and dark green are popular

 to collect.

OUT IN THE GARDEN TODAY

We had a little rain earlier today.

The zinnias are just starting to bloom

and grow.

And of course - the heat is on in Missouri!

 

JULY MEANS ROSES FOR A THEME

 

With the July heat on I thought it was time

to set the dining room table with an "all 

about roses" theme.  We are in the 90 degree

range now everyday it seems and eager to

stay in where it is cool.  I made a big bouquet

with garden flowers which is always fun.

I have shared this tablecloth before made 

from older damask fabric and also the

center cut work topper which is a favorite with 

me!  Someone made it long ago - but not me.

I got out all my rose type teapot and many

of those in the armoire were Crown Dorsets from England from

 the 1990's era.  The others were

various English brands.

 I have been selling some of my tea things on

Etsy but of course I am not eager to part

with these pieces yet....

It seems like we all have similar and

different favorites and I do love roses.

I certainly understand that not everyone

shares my passion for English china, 

collecting and table setting but then 

I realize some do or  else you probably

 wouldn't even be here.

WE'VE GOT MAIL....AND HOLLYHOCKS

 There are still some delightful days to be appreciated and enjoyed before the July 

heat arrives.

We are loving our Hollyhocks.  You will

notice I carefully eliminated the white

Hollyhock seeds so as not to replant them.

I wanted brighter colors.

And boy have we ever had the rain. 

 May was the 10th highest rainfall 

May on record.

I hope your summer is very

lovely!

LAST PEONY CELEBRATION for "Tea In The Garden"

 

I have to admit that I am sad to see

 the irises and now the peonies 

going bye bye!  Some might remember this

area to the right as the former Koi pond.

Believe me, I don't miss the work.

I suddenly saw the weather report for

tomorrow which said temps were going

up so I thought I better get going on 

another "Tea In The Garden" post

for this blog.

This week has been so busy.  Our son came

over and took out the giant 25 year old

pussywillow in our front yard.  It was

dying and had to go but we will miss

the privacy it created.

Our spring has been lovely and I know what

comes next - getting ready for heat for sure.

I have loved all the columbines

this year.

I grabbed a little of this and that

for my big bouquet.

I am very fond of Crown Dorset Teapots:

I hope you

have a

lovely spring

and 

coming

summer!