Chair-Back Covers

Materials:

100 percent linen table napkins, preferably in white or cream
fusible webbing
iron
paper
Hot Potatoes rubber stamps and fabric paints*
needle
thread
decorative glass beads

*Guest Mary O'Neil used "frame" stamps and then initialed the linens by stamping a monogram letter within the frame.

Note: Look for antique linen napkins for this project. You can mix and match patterns and shades of whites and creams.

Steps:

1. Fold the napkins in half. On each short side, fuse the halves together with fusible webbing. You should have a rectangular-shaped piece of fabric with an opening.
2. Insert a piece of paper between the layers of fabric so the paint will not bleed through to the other side.
3. Apply the fabric paint to the rubber stamps using a sponge brush, and then gently and firmly stamp designs onto the linen napkin. Repeat with multiple napkins to make slipcovers for all your dining room chairs.
4. When the fabric paints have dried, sew decorative glass beads along the bottom edges or just in the corners for a really dressed up look.

Tip: Monograms are ideal for this project since they allow you to personalize each family member's chair, especially for special events or holiday dinners.

Resources
rubber stamps and stamping inks - Hot Potatoes
Hot Potatoes
Website: www.hotpotatoes.com
Guests
Mary O'Neil
President, Owner
Hot Potatoes
Website: www.hotpotatoes.com
Also in this Episode

Decorating With Style : Episode DWS-429
•	Chair-Back Covers
•	Sand-Textured Accessories
•	Aquatherapy Decorating