A few weeks ago, I featured this bathroom on my Friday faves. I loved the simplicity of the design, the contrast between black and white, and the Scandinavian flair it possessed. I let you all know that I was going to use it as inspiration for an upcoming project and here it is!
Cross stitched designs are all over this fall, so I decided to create my own take on the trend using the inspiration from that beautiful bathroom wall. Burlap has a very visible weave, which made it really easy to measure and stitch these mini cross-hatches all over a length of the material.
There could be so many iterations of this same project using different patterns or colors – the possibilities are literally endless.
If you think it’s a project you’re interested in giving a shot, keep reading for the full tutorial!
Materials:
- Burlap
- Yarn
- Yarn Needle
- Chalk
- Ruler
ONE mark the placement of your crosses on the back of your burlap using chalk and a ruler. Each of my rows are 4″ apart, with each mark within a row 8″ apart. Every other row is staggered. TWO using a threaded yarn needle, make a stitch that is six threads wide. THREE coming back from the opposite direction, make another six thread wide stitch. FOUR cut both of the loose ends and tie into a knot.
Continue this same stitch on each of your marked spots. It took about 40 minutes to do the entire runner, but a pillow cover or some coasters would be a cute and quick(er) take on this project!
I like the way it turned out, and since I’m scheming up a mostly black and white theme for my house this fall, this runner will work well through the autumn season.
I hope you’ll give it a try!
Have a SPLENDID Tuesday!
RoselyC says
Black and white is always one of my favorites contrasts. It makes the table look so classy. Love it!
Stephanie @ Henry Happened says
Absolutely love it! the black burlap looks so much more fun with the white crosses!
Melissa // the faux martha says
Oh, I’m liking this trend and your interpretation! Beautiful!
Alison says
What a beautiful and easy project! Thanks for sharing.
Best,
Alison
http://heartofgoldandluxury.blogspot.com
Jessica Quirk says
very cute Erin! I’m really into black and white this year too and love seeing burlap in a color other than brown!
Erin | Holtwood Hipster says
I love the simplicity of this- the design and the actual execution. You make it all look so effortless Erin!
Kory says
This is super cute! Definitely want to try once I get a table!
Katherine says
Love the black and white and the cross stitching! You are right too – very Scandinavian
Adore!
Laura Trevey says
This is simply adorable!! I just may give it a whirl
Mandy Pellegrin // Fabric Paper Glue says
This is like my favorite thing ever. I love finding inspiration in unexpected places like that, and your interpretation is so great. Nice job!
caroline says
I just love this! And I think even i could manage it
Mariah says
I know what I’m making for Christmas gifts! Any tips on keeping your burlap “square”? When I cut to size, it seems a bit skewed…
Erin | House of Earnest says
Hi Mariah, That’s a great question! I actually do have a tip that I talked about in this post
http://www.earnesthomeco.com/easy-entertaining-a-five-minute-centerpiece-for-impromptu-entertaining/
You basically pull out an entire length of a piece of the burlap, giving yourself a perfect line to cut down. This also keeps fraying to a minimum.
Hilary Inspired says
Great idea, Mariah!! This would be such a wonderful gift for those who like to beautify their homes. And, once again, love the idea Erin!
Laura says
Wow! This is beautiful! What a lovely idea and it’s something that doesn’t seem too difficult. Thanks so much for sharing this!
Nicole says
I made this this afternoon….being over 9 months pregnant to pass the time! It is a great tutorial, once I had the chalk marks all done, it was easy peasy! Looks great too! Thanks for the tutorial!
Lucia Knutson says
I don’t understand what you mean by step two: 6 threads wide.
This is for the black and white table runner.
Erin | House of Earnest says
Hi Lucia – The burlap has a thick weave which looks like a grid and you can count the stitches/threads like you would a cross stitch. Each white yarn cross is six burlap stitches wide. I hope this helps!