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I didn't do burlap placemats, but I did make burlap squares and fabric squares to put under the centerpieces on the tables. They weren't too bad to make. Making placemats for 200 people would be a daunting task for me. :)
If you do, get nice burlap (if there is such a thing). I recently bought some burlap for a DIY project and it sheds fibers EVERYWHERE. Like...worse than a persian cat, I swear. But it was a pretty loose weave, so maybe that was it. If you end up doing it, try to get a type that does crap fuzz/fibers everywhere. :p
First I wrote the paragraph above and then I read your post carefully and realized you already successfully made burlap centerpieces. :-P I think if you had burlap place mats that i might take up all the space on the table and the blue won't show through as much! I guess it depends how big you make them though. Good luck! I love burlap, those are very cute centerpieces!
Thanks for the imput! Our centerpieces are thin (about 8 inches wide) burlap runners with mason jars on top with candles in them. I know that burlap placesmat would look great but I don't know of anyone has had any luck with them. I'm using a very loose weave burlap and it sheds everywhere! Thankfully I've figured out some ways to keep it contained but its still a bit if a pain...
If I dind't go with burlap placemats does anyone else have any idea on whatelse I could use? I could pop out a bunch of regular brown fabric placemats but the nearest fabric shop is 40 kms away and super expensive.
Ah well...decisions decisions LOL
@Firefighter_Bride: The burlap I used sheded a lot while I was making the fabric square, I used a fabric glue I purchased at Walmart (also where I bought the burlap~although I honestly don't remember how much a yard it was anymore) to prevent the frayed edges from separating.
I don't know that you need the placemats, it might be too much for the table. You could try looking online for some discount fabric.
Ok this might be the most useless post I've ever made anywhere, but I thought it said burlap placenta and had to do a double take! Hopefully someone finds some humor in my mis-reading of your title.
Not knowing all the details of your table decor, would it be too much burlap? If not, amd if you could find it you could try a colored burlap that goes with your scheme.
or if you really wanted to try something different, you could get jute upholstery webbing and weave your placemats, like this table runner. If I were to do it I would weave a long length (enough for 6-8 placemats) then cut them to size. A dab of hot glue on the undersides will keep the peices in place.
jute upholstery webbing comes plain or with a colored edge
other than that I might look to a natural straw, or bamboo mat
or you could get fabric that is made for outdoor cushions etc. Many of those would not even need hemming
Thanks for the ideas everyone!! Sorry about not adding to my mental image of the table setups lastnight...
Our tables are 8' long and will have a burlap runner down the center about 8 inches wide. There will be 6 mason jars on it with some sand and candles in them. That's it so far. The wedding is very casual, so casual that we are having paper plates, etc. LOL So other than the runner and wine glasses, there won't be a whole lot on each table.
I really wish I had a pic of the set up...
Anyways, I'm going to look for some cheapo fabric and made a rough run though to see how it'll look and if it seems to be too much than I won't worry about it :)
@jumpthegun: LOL that's too funny!!! This made me laugh so hard you just made my day!!! :D
I saw this photo on once wed, and like the way it looks. What about butcher block or brown paper, cut into the size of placemats? Too weird?
Brown paper would definatly work! And I could recycle/throw away the paper later, where fabric I'd want to sell to get my money/time back. If I find fabric that's cheap enough then I'll go for it, but if not I might just have to look into the paper :)
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I was wondering if anyone has tacked this? I'm thinking about it but I'm really on the fence with it right now. We need something more on the tables and placemats would be perfect...especially burlap placemats to match the centerpieces...but we have just under 200 people invited so that will be ALOT of burlap.
It's not a necessary project yet, but if I decide yes, it needs to be soon.
So yay? or nay?
Cheers! :)