Sunday, February 12, 2012

French Tea Towels

I came across some dollar store flour sacks I bought a while ago last night.  I had originally planned to coffee dye them for some pillows but it's been a while since I did some tea towels and I was in the mood for something quick and not so messy.  I found this great French image from The Graphics Fairy and...
...thought it would look divine on my towels.  I printed the image onto to some transfer paper and simply ironed them on.  Still, I felt like they could use a little something extra so I went to my fabric drawer and thought vintage lace would do the trick.
I'm also thinking they'd look beautiful with ruffle bottoms, but since I haven't quite mastered making ruffles yet, the lace will do.

Wine and spirits have never looked so good!

Linking to: The Graphics Fairy: Brag Monday, Knick of Time: Knick of Time Tuesday and Between Naps on the Porch: Met Monday.

Jeanine
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14 comments:

  1. aimeeFebruary 12, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    they look gorgeous id love for you to link them up at http://twiggstudios.blogspot.com/2012/02/sunday-show-off-linky-party.html

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  2. Blessed SerendipityFebruary 12, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    Those towels are so pretty! Love them.

    Danielle

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  3. the old white houseFebruary 12, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    You have made the simple flour sack towel look spectacular! Love the lace on the bottom! t.xoxoo

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  4. Debra@CommonGroundFebruary 12, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    Oh they turned out wonderful, love the look! and hey, I didn't realize Kathy is your sister, cool!!! xoxo

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  5. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresFebruary 12, 2012 at 8:34 PM

    These are so pretty. I really like the way you dressed them up with lace. Very nice!

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  6. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsFebruary 12, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    I was hoping to go the Ikea here last week, but didn't get to. I heard they have a good package for the money of towels. The lace looks really pretty on the bottom.

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  7. Angie @ Knick of TimeFebruary 13, 2012 at 1:14 AM

    Love, love, love them! I hope you'll link them up tomorrow evening for the Knick of Time Tuesday party.

    By the way, I've got an idea brewing around that I'd like to talk to you about, so I'm sending you an email!

    Blessings,
    Angie @ Knick of Time

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  8. MayFebruary 13, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    Pretty, pretty!

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  9. RosFebruary 13, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    Hi Jeanine ... so nice of you to stop by my blog ... Love your creativity ... those are such pretty towels! I am your new follower too ... have a lovely day!

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  10. UnknownFebruary 13, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    So cute! I never find flour sack towels at MY dollar store! :( Love the trim too. XO Cindy

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  11. Donata @ DK's Craft CafeFebruary 14, 2012 at 12:48 AM

    Soooo romantic! Love it :)

    Same here, Cindy - I could never find those towels in any shop I tried :(

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  12. LynnieFebruary 15, 2012 at 12:11 AM

    Love your towels and can't wait to use some of my images from Graphics Fairy...she is so generous!

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  13. Charlotte WilsonMarch 4, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    Hi Jeanine,
    I love your towels and was looking at Graphics Fairy to find the image but could not locate it. Can you please direct me? Thanks in advance!

    All the best,

    ♥charlotte

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  14. Okio B DesignsMarch 4, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    Hey Charlotte! So weird because now I can't find the link either! BUT - if you email me, I can email you the image because I did save it to my computer!

    Jeanine

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