Eggactly what I wanted: How to Make a Beautiful Homemade Tablecloth on a Budget

One of my favorite ways to decorate a home is with fabric. A simple homemade tablecloth can completely transform an ordinary dining table, giving the room warmth and personality for very little money.

The fabric for this tablecloth came from the discount table at Walmart. I immediately fell in love with the soft blue floral print. Originally I planned to turn it into a quilt, but the fabric began to fray more than I expected. Instead of giving up on it, I changed directions, serged the edges, added a delicate lace trim, and created exactly the tablecloth I had been looking for.

Why I Love Homemade Tablecloths

One of the wonderful things about sewing your own tablecloth is that you're not limited to the standard sizes found in stores. Whether you have a small breakfast table, a farmhouse dining table, or even a folding table for holidays, you can make a custom tablecloth that fits perfectly.

Homemade tablecloths are also a wonderful way to give new life to beautiful fabrics. Floral cotton prints, vintage sheets, linen, canvas, upholstery fabric, and decorator fabrics can all become elegant table coverings. Sometimes the most beautiful fabric isn't found in the quilting department at all—it's hiding on a clearance rack waiting for a new purpose.

Decorating on a Budget

A tablecloth can also work wonders for older furniture. Instead of replacing a scratched or worn table, a custom tablecloth instantly creates a fresh new look while protecting the surface underneath. Changing fabrics with the seasons is an inexpensive way to refresh a room without spending a fortune on new furniture.

Over the years I've discovered that simple sewing projects like this often make the biggest difference in a home. A few yards of discounted fabric, a little lace, and an afternoon at the sewing machine turned into a tablecloth I'll enjoy for years to come.

I made a new table cloth this week. 

Originally, I was going to make a quilt, but the fabric started to fray... I serged the edges and lined with lace. It was exactly what I was looking for in a new tablecloth!

Found a brown egg this morning too! Now we have 3 hens laying.