The Table Runners Live On!
























I helped my recently married daughter sew some pillows for their home this past weekend.  This is our couch not theirs so that's why they don't really "go" here. 


The burlap used for the burlap pillow and trim are from the table runners from the wedding!  The buttons are vintage, and the other fabric came from the remnant table at $4 per yard. :)


There are some scraps left.  Remnants of remnants I guess!  I'm hoping to find a good use for them.


So as my daughter was finishing up some ironing I got out some frames I bought for family pictures and thought "hmmm....burlap would look neat under the white".  I've also seen online where people are using glass with dry erase markers.  I started messing around.


I at first thought I'd like to embroider a message on the framed burlap and then thought of the dry erase marker.  A bit faster.


Embroidery will be a permanent solution, but while your deciding a design... or for a gentle message to yourself or family...the marker is great!


I'm inspired by Dottie Angel and Yoda.


So, then we got all excited and found a larger vintage frame that I had, and my daughter painted it white. I put some of the blue linen left from her pillows in it.  Now, she has a memo board for their home!


Plans are in the makes for more of these for myself and my next two daughters!  I have the frames, the paint, and the fabric...just need to get some glass for them.

Linking up with the "I really like to write on glass with a dry erase marker, you should try it." blog party. Ha! 

Sometimes we have to amuse ourselves... :)

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25 comments

  1. amy of studio four cornersAugust 18, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    these are great - first - those pillows do look like they "go" with the leather couch!
    and I love the embroidered heart with the written saying!
    I usually pick up frames without the glass (for mounting my embellished collages) but now I will be on the lookout for glass....
    amy

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  2. Linda JoAugust 18, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Great pillows! Love the stitched heart!!! I'm IN LOVE with the markers on the framed glass. OMG I tried to click on the link to join your blog party. rofl Tooooooooo fun!

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  3. Debra@CommonGroundAugust 18, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Great pillows, love that they're so "mix and Match". and hey, we have a blog party for everything else, huh? Hope you're having a great week! xoxo Debra

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  4. oldgreymareAugust 18, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    guess what just got added to my list? I think I will try some embroidery ones too... soon as I sell off all this stuff I just purged.

    love that her pillow burlap is from wedding...
    x
    z

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  5. LorrieAugust 18, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    I love the idea of using wedding fabric for home decorating. Lots of memories there. And I'm laughing at the blog party idea! But I'm thrilled with the concept of writing on glass. Quick and easy!

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  6. ~*~Patty SAugust 18, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Just all around brilliant and so inspiring dear Jill!
    Thank you for sharing!
    oxo

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  7. UnknownAugust 18, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    I just popped in from Midwest Cottage & Finds and am enjoying your blog. The remanent pillows are awesome and I LOVE the framed burlap project. I'm adding myself as your newest follower so I can keep up with your great ideas and blog!

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  8. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmAugust 18, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Fun stuff...love that you used the runners from her wedding!!! Laurel

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  9. UnknownAugust 18, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    I LOVE your couch with linen and remnant pillows on it! We have a leather couch I hate--but now I know how to dress it properly.

    I didn't know dry erase markers worked on glass (awesome idea making those memo frames!) Great re-use of those wedding runners!

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  10. HalleAugust 19, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Oh how smart are you! Love it...all of it!

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  11. AnonymousAugust 20, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Beautiful pillows!! I just love them. The burlap in the frame is a fun idea!!

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  12. Simply BungalowAugust 21, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    The pillows are wonderful and the frame is so clever. I love it all.

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  13. the old white houseSeptember 14, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    What a great idea ~ it does look like embroidery! I especially love that you reused material from her wedding. That makes it all even sweeter! t. xoxo

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  14. Sarah Bradford-BurtonOctober 7, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    This is a super cute frame idea!

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  15. AndreaOctober 16, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    I love the frame idea. Great for gifts!

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  16. cpbriggs1October 30, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    These are great! We just used the bathroom mirror but this is much prettier!

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  17. Dorothy ExploraNovember 13, 2011 at 2:32 AM

    i never got the memo :) so im glad i came across this! i just converted a frame..! if youre interested, you can read about it here: http://theymaysaythatimadreamer.blogspot.com

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  18. RulissaNovember 19, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    I, too, love all things burlap. I have several frames for dry erase sentiments around the house...they will be getting a new background thanks to your inspiration!

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  19. AllanaDecember 12, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    I admit to finding you via Pinterest and pinning your gorgeous hessian in frame idea! Finally did it yesterday and have hung it by my front door as a missed visitor noticeboard - thanks for the inspiration! :)

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  20. AnonymousApril 15, 2012 at 8:39 PM

    what did you use to write on your picture? I dont know what kind of marker to use :(

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  21. Desert SoapstoneAugust 17, 2012 at 7:36 AM

    I am absolutely going to do the burlap/frame idea. Thank you for sharing. I have never seen this before. I found you on Pinterest in case you wonder (I always do).

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  22. UnknownSeptember 15, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    I love this idea! Great for re-purposing products. Check out my blog which is all about how you can reuse and re-purpose items! www.reuserepurpose.blogspot.com

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  23. hannah.rowleyJuly 8, 2013 at 10:31 PM

    Hi Jill,
    I love this idea!
    May I ask what the process is? How do you stick the burlap to the frame?

    Thank you!

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  24. AnonymousOctober 6, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    The frames with messages written in them are really sweet. As an avid reader, I am always looking for ways to display favorite sentences that I come across, and I love the simplicity of the burlap. Perfect.
    Michaela
    possibilityforsimplicity.wordpress.com

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  25. UnknownJune 21, 2014 at 6:50 PM

    I found my Sunday project! I wanted to make a cool dry erase board for my new black fridge.
    Now all I have to do is find a cool frame - maybe a stainless steel one...Thanks for the idea!

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