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Halloween Table Topper – Finished

Posted on May 17, 2010August 12, 2015 by Martha

I’m pleased with the way this turned out, and it actually was not that difficult. The only pieces that required sewing were the jack-o-lantern and the black and white bias borders. Every other piece was applied with fusible web, requiring only a good pair of short, sharp scissors. The final size is 38″ in diameter, and I ended up using the following materials:

1 1/2 yards bottom-weight green fabric
1 yard black fabric
2/3 yard orange fabric
1/3 yard yellow fabric
small scrap of green fabric (quilt weight)
2 packages each of black & white double-wide bias tape
6 sheets Steam-a-Seam2
black Prismacolor colored pencil
black fabric marker
white acrylic paint
piece of interfacing for the jack-o-lantern

Although the Steam-a-Seam2 package claims it is washable, I was dubious. Fortunately I had a sample of one character I made as a test. When I put him through the washing machine on gentle, he came out perfect without any raveling at all — even the pencil lines looked the same. I’m very happy about this because it seemed pretty stupid to have a tablecloth that wasn’t washable.

For comparison, here is a photo of the original 5″ coaster or doily.

17 thoughts on “Halloween Table Topper – Finished”

  1. Karen Beigh says:
    May 17, 2010 at 8:20 pm

    You finished this piece so fast. It is amazing how much like the original it looks.

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  2. Bunny says:
    May 17, 2010 at 9:10 pm

    Martha, this is stunning. It looks nearly identical to the original! I have no words to describe how amazed I am every time you post something you’ve made. It’s just awesome!

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  3. Jan says:
    May 17, 2010 at 9:47 pm

    Martha, that is gorgeous! Really perfect rendition of the original, only big and beautiful!

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  4. Ann says:
    May 17, 2010 at 9:56 pm

    I can’t believe you finished it so quickly! It is SO much fun to look at! I don’t know which is more amazing – the finished piece or that you had the idea in the first place. You seem to be fearless when pursuing a project and determined to step over stumbling blocks! Please take a picture of it next Halloween – it’s a show stopper!

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  5. Allie says:
    May 17, 2010 at 10:00 pm

    Stupendous! Martha, this is the prettiest thing I’ve seen in a long time. I love vintage graphics, and these are great – to re-create them in fabric is so fun, but you’ve set the bar SO high, lol! Absolutely one of the greatest projects I’ve ever seen.

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  6. Ribambins says:
    May 17, 2010 at 11:48 pm

    amazing work.

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  7. mickie says:
    May 18, 2010 at 6:23 am

    FANTASTIC!!! I am so impressed! It looks amazing, such wonderful work!!! Congrats! 🙂

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  8. pratima says:
    May 18, 2010 at 8:03 am

    Martha, this is just awesome!!! your attention to details always leaves me breathless 🙂

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  9. Connie Porcher says:
    May 18, 2010 at 8:57 am

    This is just an incredible needlework design. You’ve totally captured the original … in a very big way!

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  10. barbara says:
    May 18, 2010 at 10:10 am

    Add me to your fan club! It’s just wonderful.

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  11. Carolyn J Chatham says:
    May 18, 2010 at 11:22 am

    The table topper is fantastic! You are amazingly creative. I get inspiration just from visiting you.

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  12. nancysparrow says:
    May 18, 2010 at 12:13 pm

    Another brilliant Martha Gray WIP is now a lovely WOA (Work of Art)! Congratulations!!

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  13. Ann Champion says:
    May 21, 2010 at 5:42 am

    Oh Martha! You’ve outdone yourself! The detail you’ve captured is fantastic. I would never have thought to try such a fete..but you’ve done a fabulous job.
    I took a peek at the other one you found…that would be tricky too..but if anyone can do it..it will be you.
    Well done! 🙂

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  14. Connie says:
    May 22, 2010 at 4:39 pm

    Martha,

    You have inspired me to delve into needlework & sewing after a 30+ year absence. Although, due to necessity, I sewed my own wedding dress back in 1973, it has been a long time since I’ve taken needle in hand.

    As a back to the fold novice, I’m hoping that you might have design templates that you might have to share to create this project. We are vacationing in Charleston, SC and I made my husband take me to a quilt shop this afternoon. I now have the fabric! All I need is the pattern.

    Thanks so much for posting your creation. You have inspired me.

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  15. Mama Spark says:
    October 11, 2010 at 3:48 am

    This is amazing!! I love Halloween and this table cloth is stunning!!

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  16. Mary says:
    November 11, 2010 at 1:49 pm

    This is so cool and it’s all mine! I love the cute expression of the Jack-o-lantern in the middle and the figures (so intricate!) are a panorama of adorable twenties Halloween cards! It looked so cute on my table for the party!

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  17. Sharrie says:
    August 12, 2023 at 7:52 pm

    This is one of my favorite projects that you have done. How has it held up? Did you cut all the interlocking loops in the border with an exacto knife and many, many blades? Or just with the sharp scissors?

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