Saturday, July 16, 2016

Christmas in July Hop


Hey Art Friends and Stencil Lovers!
StencilGirl and Imagine Crafts has teamed up to give you a holiday treat!
Who can resist Christmas in July?
It's a great time to think ahead and maybe get some projects started.
I decided to delve into the idea of a table topper.
I love pretty table decorations during the Christmas season.


Let's start with some plain duck cloth...It's a nice thick cotton fabric.
I wanted it circular so began with a Pam Carriker color wheel stencil.
I gave myself some penciled in guidelines and built my design out.


I used a motif from the January 2013 StencilClub Exclusive Stencils designed by MaryBeth.
StazOn Ink in Eden Green was the perfect Christmas color!
I love StazOn Ink for both paper and fabric projects.
I used my Groove Tool and went to work.


If you look closely you will see my mistakes.
I could have taped off the stencil better than I did and protected my surface.
But I am more of a gitterdone kind of girl.
Perfectly Imperfect and all that goes with it!


So my Major design areas are done in green.
I hand stitched some accent lines in red embroidery floss.




Using Imagine Craft's fabulous Fabrico Markers I added more details.


I got it to where I liked it, added thin batting and a Christmas Plaid backing fabric.
I machine quilted around some areas both for strength and durability 
and for that puffy quilted look. 


The circular shape was cut and binding was added.



I love how it turned out.
It will make a nice addition to the holiday table!




Thanks for visiting today!

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We'll be picking one lucky winner
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Take your time and visit each blog showcased July 9, 16, & 23 and leave your comments.
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47 comments:

  1. MelodyJuly 16, 2016 at 4:25 AM

    This is a very creative multimedia project. I like it.

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  2. Teresa DoyleJuly 16, 2016 at 8:53 AM

    WHAT???? I never thought of stenciling on fabric! SO pretty and NO, I never did see your "mistake"! This is just beautiful. I DO quilt and embroider so I could totally do this IF I had stencils, which I am soon going to have! LOL

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  3. Art Joy of Sharing with Peg and ShelJuly 16, 2016 at 10:20 AM

    Gorgeous!

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  4. L.K. EglestonJuly 16, 2016 at 12:23 PM

    Wow! Great idea, using stencils with embroidery... From now on I will look at stencils in a whole new way... Thank you for this wonderful inspiration!

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  5. AnonymousJuly 16, 2016 at 12:28 PM

    I like the hand stitched accents!

    (Annie)

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  6. DianeJuly 16, 2016 at 1:14 PM

    So lovely and on my list of things to do with stencils.

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  7. CandyJuly 16, 2016 at 1:29 PM

    Wow, tremendous amount of work. Good job! and Enjoy!

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  8. UnknownJuly 16, 2016 at 2:21 PM

    Smart!! I love this idea .. the possibilities are endless here!

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  9. UnknownJuly 16, 2016 at 2:37 PM

    A very festive project.

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  10. annaJuly 16, 2016 at 4:06 PM

    Wow! You got very creative with your stencils! I love the combination of the markers and the hand stitching. A treasure, Janet! :)

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  11. CeciliaJuly 16, 2016 at 4:28 PM

    This is so beautiful -- and it's clear that it was done by a professional! By that I mean that I would expect to see it hanging in a gift shop with a hefty price tag attached! :-)

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  12. Rita MontgomeryJuly 16, 2016 at 5:07 PM

    This is so beautiful. Wonderful embroidery.

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  13. Carol wJuly 16, 2016 at 5:16 PM

    Beautiful! love the picture with all the Santas checking out the table cloth.

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  14. Heather LynnJuly 16, 2016 at 6:49 PM

    Great idea! It's Beautiful!!

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  15. Tarnished RoseJuly 16, 2016 at 8:19 PM

    Beautiful
    Marilyn

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  16. Roxanne July 16, 2016 at 8:35 PM

    I love stenciling on fabric!

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  17. Jill McDowellJuly 16, 2016 at 9:03 PM

    I love the idea of using the color wheel as a base. Great inspiration. Thanks.

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  18. Neva ColeJuly 16, 2016 at 9:49 PM

    Beautiful addition to the table!

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  19. SquiddyJuly 17, 2016 at 2:48 AM

    stencilling on fabric works even better than stamping ) What a great seasonal topper. ahsquire(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  20. Lisa Derby OdenJuly 17, 2016 at 7:38 AM

    Wow! What a unique and creative way to use the stencils! Really beautiful work!
    lisa(at)horseconsulting(dot)com

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  21. Ink Stained RoniJuly 17, 2016 at 7:49 AM

    Wow, what a lovely keepsake! The hand stitching really sets off the inked design.

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  22. Mary ThomaJuly 17, 2016 at 9:27 AM

    Janet there are no mistakes to my eye this is a beauty. Such clever use of the media. mrsjetjr at yahoo dot com

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  23. Denise BryantJuly 17, 2016 at 12:00 PM

    Pretty holiday table topper! I love the design and the stitching details!

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  24. UnknownJuly 17, 2016 at 1:13 PM

    Quilting neat idea.. Thanks for sharing

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  25. Carol BaxterJuly 17, 2016 at 5:17 PM

    Janet! That is simply divine!

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  26. Mary HolshouserJuly 17, 2016 at 7:43 PM

    There are no mistakes, only happy accidents (Bob Ross)
    Add a few more of the squiggles and nobody will know
    that they weren't supposed to be there.
    Very pretty decoration.
    thanks for sharing.

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  27. SmilynStefJuly 17, 2016 at 9:51 PM

    What a cool effect on fabric ... love it - smilynstef at aol dot com

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  28. BethJuly 17, 2016 at 10:17 PM

    I see some homemade gifts with this idea. Like this idea for Christmas Place matts too. Thanks! cbfigiel(at)gmail(dotcom)

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  29. ChesleyJuly 18, 2016 at 12:48 AM

    Very nice, Janet!I love how this turned out, imperfections and all!
    susan(dot)chesley(at)yahoo(dot com)

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  30. Kathy E.July 18, 2016 at 3:35 AM

    This is lovely, Janet! If one used Insulbrite in the middle layer, the table topper could be used as a hot pad too, for those hot dishes setting on a table for a meal.

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  31. AndreaJuly 18, 2016 at 10:03 AM

    Beautiful!

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  32. Linda MJuly 18, 2016 at 10:27 AM

    Great project.

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  33. mcsuetxJuly 18, 2016 at 4:49 PM

    Great project I love fabric almost as much as paper. Love to have table top décor. mcsuetexas(at)yahoo(dotcom)

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  34. UnknownJuly 18, 2016 at 10:17 PM

    Thank you for sharing this idea! I recently visited the quilt museum in Paducah, KY and was reminded of the beauty of quilting when I saw your beautiful work.

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  35. UnknownJuly 19, 2016 at 7:24 AM

    Great project!!.....very nice!!

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  36. McStamperJuly 23, 2016 at 3:23 PM

    Beautiful project.

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  37. Dee SpillaneJuly 24, 2016 at 1:08 AM

    I really love this. I am mandala crazy right now and this makes me happy.

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  38. Linda NJuly 24, 2016 at 8:11 PM

    This is just too cute!

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  39. BridgetJuly 25, 2016 at 7:17 PM

    this would be great on a tree skirt too. BHaig3553(at)gmail(dotcom)

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  40. D.Ann CJuly 26, 2016 at 7:57 PM

    Wow! That turned out super cool!!

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  41. AnonymousJuly 29, 2016 at 2:07 AM

    Ditto...WOW!! That is stunning. Thanks for sharing.

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  42. Amy Davis KingJuly 29, 2016 at 4:28 PM

    A girl after my own heart with a fabric/stitching project!! I always am challenged to use my supplies across areas of creativity. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  43. JanisJuly 29, 2016 at 8:15 PM

    Brilliant project. Impeccable stenciling and gorgeous painting. What a lovely and useful decor piece for the holidays!
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

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  44. CraftyPawsSeptember 27, 2016 at 8:39 AM

    WOWsers! I've never seen anything like this and am just blown away. What a gorgeous home decor piece you've created! Fabulous for gifts too. TFS Hugs, Kristina kristina (at) craftypaws (dot us)

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  45. lamepawSeptember 28, 2016 at 1:27 PM

    So much eye candy! Where do I begin? Everything is just lovely! Thanks

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  46. Helen GullettSeptember 30, 2016 at 10:16 PM

    Wow! Stunning project!

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