{"id":17041,"date":"2016-02-24T10:38:51","date_gmt":"2016-02-24T15:38:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weefolkart.com\/?p=17041"},"modified":"2017-10-17T19:24:39","modified_gmt":"2017-10-17T19:24:39","slug":"miniature-tablecloth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weefolkart.com\/adventures\/2016\/collections\/seaside-gnomes-mermaids\/miniature-tablecloth\/","title":{"rendered":"Miniature Tablecloth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you are a gnome, fairy or a wee doll, nothing makes a special occasion more special than a beautifully embroidered tablecloth. This miniature tablecloth is perfect for spring and summer!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17060\" src=\"https:\/\/weefolkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/miniture-tablecloth-main.jpg\" alt=\"miniture-tablecloth-main\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff9900\"><em>Britta received a package in the post with this note.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff9900\"><em>Dearest Britta,<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff9900\"><em>I know how much you have always loved this tablecloth. I made it while I was courting your Grandpappy. I want you to have it. We will be paying you a visit in several weeks. I expect to see it freshly starched and on your table, wink! Enjoy it, my wee Britta.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff9900\"><em>Love,<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff9900\"><em>Grandmammy<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff9900\"><em>Britta&#8217;s eyes filled with tears. She held the tablecloth tight against herself and could actually smell Grandmammy. She would always cherish this gift and use it only for the special\u00a0occasions&#8230; like a visit from Grandmammy!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>Materials for Miniature Tablecloth<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>12&#8243; square of fabric<\/li>\n<li>6 strand embroidery floss<\/li>\n<li>6&#8243; round embroidery hoop<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00A2H1A3W\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00A2H1A3W&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=weefolkart-20&amp;linkId=2X5M7XTYNFOP3HLC\">fabric markers<\/a> for transferring pattern and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000KNHRH6\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B000KNHRH6&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=weefolkart-20&amp;linkId=TJE5CM2EFFJZ6LUY\">light box<\/a>*<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/weefolkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/miniture-tablecloth.pdf\">pattern<\/a><\/li>\n<li>rubber band or elastic hair band<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Directions for Miniature Tablecloth<\/h4>\n<p>Make a <a href=\"https:\/\/weefolkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/miniture-tablecloth.pdf\">copy of embroidery pattern<\/a>. NOTE: My table is 3&#8243; across. The completed tablecloth after hemming is 5 1\/2&#8243;. Enlarge or reduce the pattern to fit your table. The inner circle should be the diameter of your table.<\/p>\n<p>Transfer pattern to your fabric. *I used a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00A2H1A3W\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00A2H1A3W&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=weefolkart-20&amp;linkId=2X5M7XTYNFOP3HLC\">washable marker<\/a> and a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000KNHRH6\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B000KNHRH6&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=weefolkart-20&amp;linkId=TJE5CM2EFFJZ6LUY\">light box <\/a>to transfer my pattern. If you&#8217;d like to learn more about how to use light boxes you can read about them <a href=\"https:\/\/weefolkart.com\/light-box-tracing-box\/\">HERE<\/a>. There are many other options for transferring patterns which we will talk about in another post.<\/p>\n<p>Using the pattern as a guide, embroider the tablecloth. Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/weefolkart.com\/category\/patterns-crafts\/needle_work-2\/stitch_glossary-2\/\">Stitch Glossary<\/a> if you need help with the stitches. I used all 6 strands of embroidery floss on the miniature tablecloth.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17047 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAHoAAAB6CAQAAADaUI9vAAAAi0lEQVR42u3PAQEAAAABIP6fNkQ9qDlUaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWnpFwODAQB7gWIzIgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/weefolkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/miniature-tablecloth-embroidered-545wm.jpg\" alt=\"miniature tablecloth embroidered 545wm\" width=\"545\" height=\"363\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17047\" src=\"https:\/\/weefolkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/miniature-tablecloth-embroidered-545wm.jpg\" alt=\"miniature tablecloth embroidered 545wm\" width=\"545\" height=\"363\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>When you are done, turn the hem under and sew in place using a running stitch.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17048 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAHoAAAB6CAQAAADaUI9vAAAAi0lEQVR42u3PAQEAAAABIP6fNkQ9qDlUaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWnpFwODAQB7gWIzIgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/weefolkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/miniature-tablecloth-hem1-545wm.jpg\" alt=\"miniature tablecloth hem1 545wm\" width=\"545\" height=\"363\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17048\" src=\"https:\/\/weefolkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/miniature-tablecloth-hem1-545wm.jpg\" alt=\"miniature tablecloth hem1 545wm\" width=\"545\" height=\"363\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17049 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAHoAAAB6CAQAAADaUI9vAAAAi0lEQVR42u3PAQEAAAABIP6fNkQ9qDlUaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWnpFwODAQB7gWIzIgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/weefolkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/miniature-tablecloth-hem2-545wm.jpg\" alt=\"miniature tablecloth hem2 545wm\" width=\"545\" height=\"363\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17049\" src=\"https:\/\/weefolkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/miniature-tablecloth-hem2-545wm.jpg\" alt=\"miniature tablecloth hem2 545wm\" width=\"545\" height=\"363\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>When you are done, wet the tablecloth to remove marks.<\/p>\n<p>Often, on miniature tablecloths the tablecloths will not drape down on the table because they do not have enough weight. Our girls HATE it when their tablecloths stick out! Really&#8230; it drives them crazy! To make the tablecloths drape, cover your table with plastic wrap to protect the tablecloth.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17050 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAHoAAAB6CAQAAADaUI9vAAAAi0lEQVR42u3PAQEAAAABIP6fNkQ9qDlUaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWnpFwODAQB7gWIzIgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/weefolkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/miniature-tablecloth-shape1-545wm.jpg\" alt=\"miniature tablecloth shape1 545wm\" width=\"545\" height=\"363\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17050\" src=\"https:\/\/weefolkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/miniature-tablecloth-shape1-545wm.jpg\" alt=\"miniature tablecloth shape1 545wm\" width=\"545\" height=\"363\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Center the wet tablecloth on the table. Using a rubber band or a hair tie without a metal closure (the metal may rust) secure the rubber band over the tablecloth and around the edge of the table. Make sure the tablecloth lies flat.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17051 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAHoAAAB6CAQAAADaUI9vAAAAi0lEQVR42u3PAQEAAAABIP6fNkQ9qDlUaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWnpFwODAQB7gWIzIgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/weefolkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/miniature-tablecloth-shape2-545wm.jpg\" alt=\"miniature tablecloth shape2 545wm\" width=\"545\" height=\"363\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17051\" src=\"https:\/\/weefolkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/miniature-tablecloth-shape2-545wm.jpg\" alt=\"miniature tablecloth shape2 545wm\" width=\"545\" height=\"363\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>When the tablecloth dries it will be cupped shaped\u00a0and drape nicely over the table.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17042 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAHoAAAB6CAQAAADaUI9vAAAAi0lEQVR42u3PAQEAAAABIP6fNkQ9qDlUaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWnpFwODAQB7gWIzIgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/weefolkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/miniature-tablecloth-done1-545wm.jpg\" alt=\"miniature tablecloth done1 545wm\" width=\"545\" height=\"363\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17042\" src=\"https:\/\/weefolkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/miniature-tablecloth-done1-545wm.jpg\" alt=\"miniature tablecloth done1 545wm\" width=\"545\" height=\"363\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Now your gnomes, fairies and wee dolls are ready to have friends over for tea!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17059 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAHoAAAB6CAQAAADaUI9vAAAAi0lEQVR42u3PAQEAAAABIP6fNkQ9qDlUaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWnpFwODAQB7gWIzIgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/weefolkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/miniture-tablecloth-fairies.jpg\" alt=\"miniture-tablecloth-fairies\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17059\" src=\"https:\/\/weefolkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/miniture-tablecloth-fairies.jpg\" alt=\"miniture-tablecloth-fairies\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you are a gnome, fairy or a wee doll, nothing makes a special occasion more special than a beautifully embroidered tablecloth. 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