Candles in Sweaters

So, this table setting?

I was inspired by Dottie Angel, 

when I saw this photo on Pinterest.

Source: dottieangel.blogspot.com via Erin on Pinterest

This project could not have been easier.

I used old sweaters.

It took me one hour 

(mom time - that means constant interruptions, right?)

to make 9 jar sweaters.

I literally cut the cuffs off of sweaters, & slipped them over jars.

I know not everyone has white sweaters, 

or lace sleeved sweaters that they have been saving in the closet for 

10 years for a time such as this.  (Maybe not quite that long - 8-6 years...)

You could look at the thrift store.  Or not.

Half of the jars just have a piece of stretch lace sewn around them.

That you can do, even if you didn't save a sweater to sew on your jars.

You could also use doilies.

Or cool old lace tablecloths.

Just cut the strip to fit the jar, 

a lot like you would cut a piece of wrapping paper. - 

a bit of extra on all sides.

When you sew up the side to join the lace around the glass,

make broad stitches to take in a good amount of lace.

With a loose, open lace, you'll need a good amount of it in 

each stitch, so you don't pull on one spot too much.

(I don't know if that made any sense.  

But, I don't take good enough photos to do a photo tutorial.)

Linking up with Heather's Life Made Lovely Monday.