5/31/2011

DIY Handmade Wood Block-Print Tablecloth

lavender white birthday party table setting
Block-print textiles are an obsession of mine. So, when it came time to dress the table for a recent family celebration, I searched for a block-print tablecloth that would compliment the lavender, purple and white color scheme.

block printing materials
When I couldn’t find a tablecloth I was envisioning, I decided to make my own. Using some Indian wood block stamps with a paisley pattern, purple & lavender fabric paint and a simple white cotton tablecloth, I created the tablecloth. I actually have three blocks and originally was going to use the pair of blocks which patterns overlap, but it was difficult to keep them lined up.

diy block print tablecloth purple
For the sake of time, I stuck with just one block and created a pattern by alternating the color from row to row.

diy hand block paisley tablecloth purple lavender
paisley block print tablecloth diy
Block printing is an art and I am by no means an expert, but I really liked how it turned out. And in case you missed it; Here’s how the ribbon chandelier and flower arrangements were made for the party.

diy ikat fabric how to
I love the ikat fabric Elizabeth at The Mustard Ceiling made. She has a great tutorial and printable too. Hmmm. Maybe this will be my next project!

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