This has been one of my favorite pieces of fabric for years. Other pieces have come and gone on the top ten list, but this one has remained a constant. I didn't even realize it was feedsack when I first got it, and when I realized it was, I only loved it more. Like most of my favorite fabrics, though, this one seemed destined to languish in storage, neatly folded but rarely displayed.
So I gathered my courage, a pair of 16" and a pair of 22" stretchers, scissors and thumbtacks, and as soon as I get the right picture hangers, I can hang it on the wall.
This is so easy it doesn't really require directions, but here they are: Put the stretchers together. Center the fabric over them, leaving enough to wrap around the edge and over the stretchers. Trim away the excess fabric. Wrap the fabric over the stretchers, tacking it into place, and folding in the corners as you would if you were wrapping a gift.
That left me with leftover fabric, so I hemmed the long edges and turned it into a dishtowel.
So instead of one favorite piece of fabric, now I have two. Or still just one favorite, but in two different places.
Today's to-do list: a few Etsy listings this morning, then outside to garden - this bonus week of spring is just amazing.
Oh I am in love with that fabric, your cupboard and your dishes. Love it all. I can see why you like that fabric. Red and green are my faves.
Posted by: Sunny Simple Life | March 14, 2012 at 10:52 AM
Bravo to you, I know how hard it is to make that first cut! BTW, love your shelf edging.
Posted by: Kathy | March 14, 2012 at 02:50 PM
As soon as i saw the first picture, before i started reading anything, i thought of how perfect that fabric is for you and how it would go with your Hoosier! :)
Your transformation looks fabulous! That is going to be a great wall art!
You know, you're posts about destashing are becoming the little voice in my head as i unpack our new place. As i unpacked the boxes from my old china hutch into our new one, i kept thinking "do i really need 12 mismatched teacups and saucers, a 4 cup coffee service, AND a collection of Fransican Rose tea service? I think i am the only person drinking tea here...i could use a different cup each day for a month and a half! :)
Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Whit | March 14, 2012 at 02:59 PM
Beautifully displayed now as a work of art and as it was meant to be. I struggle getting over the detailed nature of these old fabrics. The crisp lines and almost genuine story behind each piece. They really are timeless art pieces. Smiles...Renee
Posted by: Renee | March 14, 2012 at 03:39 PM
I can see why you love that fabric. With it's clean grid and cripness. Like the simple perfection of gingham only better.
Posted by: freckledhen | March 14, 2012 at 04:40 PM
I'm completely in love with your fabric, cupboard and dish display. Beautiful pictures.
Posted by: Musings from Kim K. | March 14, 2012 at 06:01 PM
Now you can enjoy it on a daily basis and twice the bang with the extra fabric. Enjoy that spring weather - we had monsoon rains and 40s today. I spent a rare afternoon reading a book and cozying up.
Posted by: laurie magpie ethel | March 14, 2012 at 09:59 PM
That is an excellent idea. I love it! I can see why you like that feedsack.
I see some wonderful jadeite in the backgroud! I hope you share more pictures of it!
Have a great weekend
Posted by: Mecky | March 16, 2012 at 10:38 AM
That is such a great idea! I have a lot of neat vintage fabric languishing in storage too, and no good way to show it off... This may have to go on my list of projects-that-I-will-maybe-think-about-one-day. :)
Posted by: Rebecca | March 24, 2012 at 05:13 PM