Burlap, burlap, and more burlap.... are you intrigued?

Okay so today I'm posting several projects that are all made of BURLAP!!

(I know pretty exciting isn't it?)

I "came into" some twice used burlap coffee bags and I'm determined to make something worth while out of them.

Project numero uno!

vase/planter

For this project I used burlap (of course), scrap ribbon, a recycled canister (mine is from italian bread crumbs), hot glue (which is one of my most favorite things right in line behind spray paint), and I stitched a hem so I guess a sewing machine.

I measured the depth of the canister top to bottom and trimmed the burlap a quarter inch shy of that.  I wrapped the burlap around being sure to overlap the originating end.  I hemmed the raw edge and hot glued everything in place on the canister.  I then trimmed the top and bottom with scrap ribbon - thats it! 

Project number two!

pillows! shocking - i know.

It just doesn't get any easier than this.  Cut two pieces the exact same size and stitch around all four sides about 1/3 or 1/2 inch from the edge. Be sure to leave a small opening so you can put the stuffing in.

(a tip- pull apart the fiberfill a bit prior to shoving it in so it doesn't look all bunchy on the inside of the pillow)

Once the pillow is stuffed and you close the opening with a matching stitch start to fray the edges by using a pin or a large needle to pull the loose threads away from the body of the pillow.

Once the edges are all frayed out you are done!

(For the heart I just stitched it onto that panel before assembling the pillow and the flower was met with mixed reviews in my house so I'm not so sure anyone will want to duplicate that, but if you do stay posted I'll give you all the details in another posts one day real soon!)

Project number three!

place mats

I decided to try to whip up some coastal inspired place mats.  I cut two pieces of burlap the same size per place mat to serve as the front piece and the back piece.  I set aside the back piece of each place mat so that I could paint on the sea creatures.  When painting burlap be sure to put a drop cloth/table cover underneath because your paint will bleed through.  I chose to paint 2 in warm colors and 2 in cool colors. I kept the designs super simple.





I cut a smaller piece of muslin to layer inside the front piece and back piece of burlap.  I made a burlap sandwich with a muslin filling and then stitched all the way around all four sides.

  

 I chose a lime green stitch for these. I think its pretty cute. 

I frayed the edges on these just like I did on the pillows.

One more burlap flower.

 I used tule on this one. Its a little like a rustic valentine?

 Oh well.

I guess that sums up my adventure in burlap.

 I'll let you know if I come up with anything else thats cute. 

AND BURLAP! 

I asked my pup what she thought of all this burlap madness...

She couldn't be bothered to respond.

Enjoy your day!