A Step Further

Well, I did it. I trotted on over to Lowe's, and picked up two packages of the famed Finish Factor dropcloths. They spent a night in the washer, soaking in bleach to lighten them, then were washed several times over to soften. Dried within an inch of their lives, in order to avoid shrinkage in the future. I have no delusions that, in this household, they will visit the laundry room more than a couple of times. I draped them over the red chairs to get a feel for how they might look when slipcovered.

I'm having a blast trying out different color combinations of pillows, thinking about how to display color a little differently in this room. You all know I wouldn't go all neutral! I think that when finished, these really will accomplish what I hoped for, a lovely background for new seasonal pillows and decor. How fun is this wintery combination of plaid and vintage quilt?

See that quilt-topped table in the background? I really can't even recall how long I have wanted one. This quilt was a wedding gift from Maurie's grandmother and aunt. It has been well-loved, and since I don't think it will hang in there through too many more washings, making it into a table cover is the best way I can think of to continue enjoying it.

Speaking of color, aren't these mums so pretty? Our local dollar store has them periodically, and they are such a treat of springey goodness on this cold and blustery day. 

Sharing with

Debra's Vintage Inspiration Friday at Common Ground

Sherry's Home Sweet Home at The Charm of Home

Farmhouse Friday at Laurie Anna's Vintage Home

Honey's Potpourri Friday at 2805

Heather an Vanessa's Inspiration Friday At The Picket Fence

Alison's Fridays Unfolded at Stuff and Nonsense

Courtney's Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage

Diann's Thrifty Things Friday at The Thrifty Groove

Cindy's Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home

Donna's Saturday Nite Special at Funky Junk Interiors

Seasonal Sundays at The Tablescaper

Comments

[Brenda Kula]

I love the quilt on the table, Andrea, as well as the pillow! You know I'm all for patchwork.
Brenda

[Marty@A Stroll thru Life]

I still havn't done anything with drop cloths. I can't wait to see your chairs, they will be fantastic. Hugs, marty

[Sherry]

I like the pop of color the pillows provide against the drop cloth covers. It is cheerful! I like the quilt table cover too. Being from KY, quilts were used a lot for covers. Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
Sherry

[Honey]

The quilt and pillow really are fabulous, especially against your drop cloth experiment! Looks great!

Thank you for sharing this lovely post and creativity at Potpourri Friday!

[Stuff and Nonsense]

i love using drop cloths for fabric
and i know you will too

can't wait to see your slipcovers
all done!

thanks for sharing at Fridays Unfolded!

alison

[Alycia Nichols]

This is a great time of year to spend a little time redecorating, and this looks like a fabulous project! Man, I wish I could sew!!! There are just so many beautiful things I have in my head that I would be thrilled to create if I had the skill!!! Enjoy your weekend!

[Ricki Jill Treleaven]

I love slipcovers you can bleach! I think they are going to look so pretty in your room!

[Marie]

I love drop cloths as a usable textile!! Your chairs are gonna look beautiful. P.S., I adore that gold-framed poppy print on your wall! Have fun!!

[The Tablescaper]

Such a great idea! I had some slipcovers made awhile back of duck cloth. I 'm going to guess my material cost quite a bit more. Neat idea.

Thanks so much for bringing your post to Seasonal Sundays.

- The Tablescaper

[Toodie]

I love it all! Makes me want to just curl up and enjoy the scenery inside! Thanks for letting us into your lovely space!

[Diann @ The Thrifty Groove]

All the quilted pieces are beautiful. Tey just make any space inviting. I haven't played with drop cloths yet. I will have to look into them. Thank you for being part of TTF last week! I hope to see you again this week. Have a great day!

[Courtney]

Gorgeous-quilted treasures are so lovely!! Thanks so much for linking up!!

[Tammy]

I do love color. The pillows and quilt as a table cover are perfect. Best wishes to you, Tammy

[Kim]

I'm very late to respond to this, as I'm finally getting caught up on my blog reading! I made our family room curtains from those drop cloths & at my housewarming party, I got so many questions about where I got my curtains -- everyone thought that they were linen!