Getting Crafty with Burlap

I was inspired yesterday, so I went to the fabric store and bought supplies to make a table runner, cloth napkins, and burlap place mats. Aren't you proud of me? I only got to one project, though. Take a look at my beauties!


The photos looks so super-amazing because I downloaded a free photo-editor here: http://www.photoscape.org/ps/main/download.php. Cool, huh? My amazing editing skills may not show the placemats in much detail, but trust...they're pretty stinkin' awesome and really easy.

I bought 3 yards of burlap (at $3.99 a yard) and have already made 10 placemats. And, I have tons leftover. Placemats are 13" x 17", so I made a template out of copy paper and used it as my guide. Then, I frayed the edges by pulling 3-4 strands off along each edge. The finished product is natural and practical. Love it!

I know this isn't a recipe, but I thought you'd be interested. Love you, sis!

Bethany