Beach Huts

I'm still liking Beach Huts; those little cabanas that you see on the beach are so cute! I found this image for an inspiration shot:

 

First it inspired some pillows and here's an example:

Then I went on to make some little beach cabana appliques and attempt to mimic the beach. I ended up with a small table top runner, 14" x 24". The center is deep blue representing the water. The edges are natural burlap representing the sandy beach. And, I've placed the beach cabanas near the 'shore'.

It was fun to make and I think it turned out pretty cute! I'm trying to make smaller sized table top because I've received feedback that some of the table runners are too large for some furniture. While longer ones work well for dining room tables, many want to have just a little something for a coffee or end table, or even for a kitchen counter.

This item is going to be posted on Etsy for sale. Visit http://www.etsy.com/shop/Floatinteriors to check it out.

 



Nautical 4th of July Red White and Blue Table Runners

 

I'm back on my obsession with burlap! I've created a couple styles of table runners that I thought would be a fun way to brighten up any summer buffet. Above I wove together blue and red pieces of burlap then appliqued hand cut stars the full length. Below I wove some dock line the full length of the runner to create a center on to which I appliqued hand cut burlap and ticking anchors. They are time-consuming but I just love to work with burlap!