Table Runner

I recently finished a table runner for our table. I am really pleased with the way it turned out.  I found the printed fabric at M&L, for $1.99 a yard and I love it.  I still have some left so I need to find another cool project for it.  The other solid cottons are just from Joann's.  I used an off white linen for the back.  I decided to hand stitch the binding because it makes it look so much nicer.

Color Wheel

I have been wanting to make a color wheel for a long time now I would really like to sew one but I just haven't got around to it yet.  I did however make one that is very easy and quick, a paper color wheel.

I made my color wheel out of  those sample paint cards, you can get them at any hardware store or other place that sells paint. 

I started with going to the store and picking out about 20-25 color shades that I wanted to include in my color wheel.

I then laid out the cards in a circle over lapping them like the picture below shows.

Once I had all the cards positions where I wanted them I glued them down. 

 After the glue dried I used a bowl as my template I cut around the edges to make a circle. 

 I also glued a small circle of brown card stock to the middle. 

I then used a layer of Mod Podge over the entire surface to give it a shiny look.

And you are done.

 I like the way it turned out but after looking at it closer now that I am done I think a few of the colors look out of place....oh well.

I hung it up on my bare wall, it looks so sad.  

I really need to add something else to this wall.