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!
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Black and white is always one of my favorites contrasts. It makes the table look so classy. Love it!
Absolutely love it! the black burlap looks so much more fun with the white crosses!
Oh, I’m liking this trend and your interpretation! Beautiful!
What a beautiful and easy project! Thanks for sharing.
Best,
Alison
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very cute Erin! I’m really into black and white this year too and love seeing burlap in a color other than brown!
I love the simplicity of this- the design and the actual execution. You make it all look so effortless Erin!
This is super cute! Definitely want to try once I get a table!
Love the black and white and the cross stitching! You are right too – very Scandinavian
Adore!
This is simply adorable!! I just may give it a whirl
This is like my favorite thing ever. I love finding inspiration in unexpected places like that, and your interpretation is so great. Nice job!
I just love this! And I think even i could manage it
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…
Hi Mariah, That’s a great question! I actually do have a tip that I talked about in this post
http://www.houseofearnest.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.
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!
Wow! This is beautiful! What a lovely idea and it’s something that doesn’t seem too difficult. Thanks so much for sharing this!
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!