Great Idea: Vintage Inspired Hanging Chalkboard!

 

Yet another great use for chalk cloth!! Follow the tutorial from the Sparkle blog to create you own hanging chalkboard. All you need is chalk cloth and the following supplies wooden dowels (2), wood stain, eye and hook screws (2), chain, utility knife and a heavy-duty stapler and you've got yourself a great gift for so many people on your holiday list!!

Great Idea: Piano Bench!

Play me, I'm Yours!! Street pianos? I'm in love! 

Recently one of customers sent us this picture can you find the laminated cotton? Yep, that's Hop Dot laminated cotton in blue and green adorns the seat bench!!You can find this very happy piano in Cleveland, Ohio and other street pianos throughout the world!! Check out StreetPianos.com to find a piano near you!

We love seeing your projects! Please send us a photo of what you did with your Oilcloth Addict purchase and we'll show it off here! Send them to me at Kelly@modernjune.com!

Great Idea: Tote-able Tool Bucket

Do you remember this fun project from BHG's Do it Yourself magazine? We were happy to have supplied the magazine with lots of fun oilcloth for the project. We'll since it's summer I thought it needed a re-post! Grab your Sewing with Oilcloth book and make one of my garden aprons. Don't forget we have a special-priced combo pack of oilcloth for this pattern!

Great Idea: So cute!!

Check out Wifey with a Knife's latest project!! Oh, the cuteness!!

Great Idea: Patchwork Cupboards

Here is a super cute use for little bits of oilcloth and laminated cotton! Val from Pretty Little Rough Patches, used some leftover oilcloth and a sample pack from our shop to line her lovely cupboards. Her patchwork doors are so inspiring! Check out her blog to see  the before and after. 

Great Idea by Kerri: Laminated cotton ornaments

I just love these pretty ornaments that my Junie and friend Kerri made for me!! 

They are so simple, all you need is a few small embroidery hoops (painted white), gold cording and some of your left over laminated cotton scrapes.

Make sure that the fabric is in there taught before you tighten up the hoop and trim it down the excess fabric. Next, tie on your cording and your golden.

Thanks Kerri, your my favorite Junie!! Just don't tell the others. : )

Great Idea: Oilcloth iPad Cover

 

Rachel from Always a Project has made the most amazing oilcloth iPad cover. Makes me want an iPad even more. Check out her great tips and tutorial here!

Great Idea: Cookbook Cover

Diane from O'Quilts used some of her 5" x 6" oilcloth pieces from her charm pack to make a protective cover for her Grandmothers 1951 Fannie Farmer cookbook!! What a great way to preserve this wonderful keepsake, I am sure her grandmother would be proud as punch!!

Click on over here to the 411!!

Great Idea: Summer Picnic Placemats

Marith from Lime Riot whipped up a fun little project for The Lovely Cupboard. Her oilcloth summer picnic placemats are dreamy!! I can't wait to make four for my family!! Learn how to make some for yourself at the very cool blog The Lovely Cupboard, but be careful you'll fall down a great rabbit hole of yummy food and design!

Great Idea: Pool Purse

How pretty is the Purple Poolside Purse made with Joel Dewberry's amethyst block print laminated cotton? Head over to Delia Creates great blog to learn how to make your own!!

Porch Party: DIY Oilcloth Buffet/Bar

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On Friday I needed an extra table to serve as a bar for my Junie porch party. I have a lot of pretty tables but none of them were the right size and shape. So I pulled out one of our small show tables, you know those folding 2' x 4' tables that most of us have on hand.

I got this idea last week when a customer ask if I could make a tablecloth to cover one of these tables, that she uses one as an outdoor buffet. She wanted the tablecloth to hang to the ground so you couldn't see the legs. The cost for a tablecloth of this size would be very high so I suggested that she do this instead...

Folding Table Bar Tutorial  

 Time: 5-10 minutes

Oilcloth: 4 yards 

Cost $32.00 

Supplies needed: 2'x 4' folding table, scissors, staple gun.

I grabbed up some not-so-gently used green gingham oilcloth that I had laying around in the storage room, it was perfect for my quick and dirty project. As you can I see, I didn't even use proper scissors! Did I mention that I made this 30 minutes before the guests arrived?

 I used 3 panels of oilcloth that measured 22" by 47". I started on the sides and stapled them so they just touched the floor. I made little pleats to make the corners nice and pretty.

 Two ends complete. I left the back open since no one would see it.

I took the last panel and stapled it across the front of the table.

What I like about this is that you can lift up the front panel and stash extra bottles under the table. It's great to have extra's close by but out of sight.

I used a Scalloped Splat Mat from the stock to use a table topper. I picked the yellow hibiscus to match the settee that's also on the porch.

It' worked out nicely!! I'll be able to take out the staples, roll up the fabric and have it for my next porch party or craft show! Easy-peasy!!

Happy Summer,
Kelly

Great Idea: No-Sew Oilcloth Bunting

Photo Credit: Judi Kahn via Dash

A couple of months ago, I had the pleasure of chatting with Judi Kahn an author and all around crafty lady. We had a nice time chatting about oilcloth while she picked out fabrics for the following project that as featured in May 2nds Parade Magazine. I just love the colors. Head over to Dash and learn how to make this simple and fun no-sew bunting! It's perfect for Porch Party week!

Great Idea: Wedding

photos by Katie Snyder

Meet Alexis and Gabriel Najarro!!  She and her handsome groom had a destination wedding a few months back, they enjoyed Zama Beach Club in Isla Mujeres, Mexico. White sandy beaches and roses!!! 

How fun is this destination wedding table? Alexis bought yards and yards of blue hibiscus and created scalloped table toppers and runners for the reception! I love the charming and fun are the maracas?  I can see the guests on the dance floor now!

Alexis used scrapes from the runners and table toppers to make Gabriel and his groomsmen boutonnieres.

Join me in wishing the happy couple congratulations! 

Great Idea: Bar Stool Cover Up

I am loving this project, laminated cotton cover bar stools of love!! I really want me some red chairs and the Tart Laminated Cotton is still my #1 favorite!! Seriously a Homemaker has a great style and sense of humor, check it out here!

I totally love this!!

Great Idea: Chalk Cloth Wine Glass Markers

I am totally in love with this fun little project that Mandy of Fabric, Paper, Glue made! Grab up your chalk cloth scraps or buy a fat quarter and make up a batch for your and for your best hostess friends! I know I'll be taking a bottle of wine and a dozen of these to the next party we are invited too!

Learn how to make Mandy's Wine Markers at her blog. Then head over and check out her Etsy shop!! I am SSSSOOOOO in love with her pillows!! I want a XOXO pillow set for my bed room, I know you will too!!

Great idea: Chalk Cloth

Photo Credit: See Jane Blog

I am so excited to share this great blog post from See Jane Blog!! OMG, this is so darn cute! Chalk cloth love and a 14th birthday, oh my what fun.

Photo Credit: See Jane Blog

I am so bummed that I haven't done this for my lovelies. I could use the table topper that we made for Thanksgiving a few years ago!! 

Photo Credit: See Jane Blog

Pretty Pretty Presents!

Great Idea: Laminated Cotton Apron

How totally cute is this laminated cotton apron!?! Laura, See How We Sew, has made a wonderful hostess apron with PLEATS!! She's brilliant, brilliant I tell you! Not only did she floor me with pleats, she added a D-ring so she could keep her tea towel handy.

Painters tape to the rescue!! Personal note, don't leave the painters tape of for too long, it can leave a sticky film if it's on too long -- I've learned that one the hard way.

Pretty laminated cotton pleats!! 

Head on over to See How We Sew and tell her how much you love it. She's hosting a give away too. Good luck!

Great Idea: Chalk Cloth Tablecloth

The super cute family from the 86'n it blog made a wonderfully simple chalk cloth tablecloth. Chalk cloth is a fun fabric that you can write on and it's CPSIA complaint which makes it perfect for this young family! Check out their blog to see how much fun they had curing the chalk cloth, ssssoooo cute!!

Chalk cloth, oilcloth and laminated cotton won't fray when cut so all you have to do is cut it, lay it on the table and serve up your next meal! This family has a slim table so the 47/48" wide fabric is really perfect for them.

Let's Celebrate!

About two years ago, I received an email from my beloved editor, Roxanne Cerda. She had the idea for a book filled with oilcloth projects, and she wanted me to bring it to life. You know I almost died of happiness that day! 

A year later, I found myself with my new friend and photographer Megan McSweeney photos for the book. It was crazy fun as we went from location to location setting-up and then taking fabulous pictures. By this time I was also doing author reviews--the process of fine tuning text and patterns in my book with Charlotte Kughen, my Project Editor. The review process was really fast paced--there was a constant stream of emails going back and forth between the two of use for months. I actually have over 500 emails from her during that time.

Fast forward one more year, and I've just I received my first Royalty Statement--not a check, but a count of my book sales from the publisher. Our book did very well in pre-sale and during the first 2 months and I am thrilled beyond belief!

What an amazing two years it has been! What I learned about writing books and publishing patterns could fill an entire book by itself. I learned most projects require four pattern revisions and subsequent mock ups before a pattern is ready for someone else to look at. And more revisions may be needed after that. Phew! Who knew it would take all that time and energy?!?!

Since publication, I've had the chance to travel and share my book with people from all over the country. Thanks to Country Living Fairs, local shops, my websites, and Quilt Market, I've met a lot of great people, introducing them to the joys of working with oilcloth and laminated cotton. Honestly, its hard for me to convey what an honor that has been for me.

So, I say its time we celebrate and give away a two signed copies of The Book along with 3 yards of oilcloth. You've got to have fabric to go along with a book of projects after all.

To enter please head over to our Modern June Facebook page "LIKE" us before Wednesday 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, and then leave a message on our Wall. Do the same with our Oilcloth Addict Facebook page. By entering a message on both, you'll get two chances to win. Only one (1) entry per Facebook post, per person, for the duration of the contest, for a total of two (2) entries if you post on each page for the duration of the contest.  If you "LIKE" us already don't worry, just leave us a love note mentioning the contest on our Facebook page to enter. But remember, do this by 5 PM EST, Wednesday, February 1, 2012.  I'll pick two random winners that evening, one from each page. The winners will receive a signed copy of my book, and 3 yards of their choice of oilcloth fabric.

Good luck!

Great Idea: Chalk Cloth Puppet Theatre

Sara from Making Life has made the most amazing puppet theater with linen and chalk cloth. I am in love!!!

Oh, so sweet!!