Comments on: Floorcloths- Trying Something New!

By: Ellen Ballard

Ellen Ballard — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:53:41 +0000

Blueberries! Then snowflakes. I might suggest getting some quilting books from the library for ideas. Applique designs might work best altho a simple pieced design would be striking.

By: Terry

Terry — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:55:01 +0000

I have tried this technique with both rice paper and fabric and loved the results, only think paper decoupage was ok if you did not have to roll the cloth, it was a little delicate. Wish I could see the images?

By: lisa

lisa — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 13:42:07 +0000

I was thinking of that too. As long as the fabric is 2″ bigger all around than the floorcloth they want, I can make it for them. I’m heading off to the fabric store today to see what I can come up with.

By: Susie

Susie — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 13:35:06 +0000

I like the poppies best, and the blueberries and the snowflakes after that. Customers could send you fabric that matches their curtains, tablecloths, or chair pads.

By: lisa

lisa — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 12:57:37 +0000

Since we’re still in the testing phase of doing this, I don’t want to lead anyone astray by suggesting materials and techniques. As far as I can tell, you can glue just about anything to the primed canvas and as long as you put lots of poly on top, the whole thing seems to work. The snowflakes are paper flakes I cut out (like you used to do in grade school!)I ironed them flat between two cotton sheets before I glued them to the floorcloth.
I can see a lots of possibilities here. You could print out photos and decoupage them onto your floorcloth for a very personalized piece.
Send me your ideas! I’ll try some things out and let you know how it goes.

By: Sheryl

Sheryl — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 12:38:49 +0000

I like both the blueberries and snowflakes. Will you share? I have decoupaged some beautiful napkins on floorcloths before and really liked that effect also.

By: Carol

Carol — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 10:49:22 +0000

I like the blueberries… What a great idea! As a matter of fact, I had thoughts of doing something with paper, or like a photo.. Would that work in the same way? What fun this could be… But how to attach it to the canvas is the big question.
Carol O’Bryant

By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 03:48:42 +0000

I love them all, but the blueberries rock! A beautiful, balanced design.

By: MARGARET

MARGARET — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 02:39:33 +0000

How is the fabric attached to the canvas? How durable will they be?
I like the blueberries and the poppies.
Each of the designs could work well depending on the colors in the room they’ll be living in.

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 02:06:51 +0000

I agree. The blueberries and snowflakes are my favorites, too.