This tablecloth sounds lovely. I guess you can have it for a Christmas and then wash the snowflakes away or spend the time it takes to have it for years. Personally I would want it to last for years. I have a suggestion for those of you who do not have templates for your snowflakes. Here is a link to a wonderful site, http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.ca/ . There are snowflakes images, Santa images, Christmas clipart images and tutorials for craft projects and so much more. Merry Christmas to all.

I have made projects like this, but I use Tulip Fabric write-on paints. The paint I have used for a table cloth was silver glitter. I pre-washed the fabric with out fabric softener, pressed the fabric and then drew on the table cloth with a fabric marker that disapears with time then drew my snowflakes on with Tulip Paints. I can't imagine putting all this work into a tablecloth then not being able to wash it after a meal. This paint works great, just follow the instructions. Cheers!

I have made projects like this, but I use Tulip Fabric write-on paints. The paint I have used for a table cloth was silver glitter. I pre-washed the fabric with out fabric softener, pressed the fabric and then drew on the table cloth with a fabric marker that disapears with time then drew my snowflakes on with Tulip Paints. I can't imagine putting all this work into a tablecloth then not being able to wash it after a meal. This paint works great, just follow the instructions. Cheers!

I always use fabric glitter applicators, then sprinkle fine glitter over it,...washable

Thanks for the snowflake museum website. It's really neat.

I think fabric glitter pain would give this an entirely different look, probably not quite what they were going for. Instead, I was thinking I would use fabric glue...you wouldn't have the water soluble issue, although probably not great for the glitter.

Why not just use fabric glitter paint? Then the design would not wash of.

If you need snowflake patterns, go to http://snowflakebentley.com/museum.htm and find and print out real snowflakes photographed by this amazing man more than 80 years ago.

i love this website. It is to spark out creative thoughts. Just look at the ideas that we have come up with just brain storming here together.

I agree with Lakotakat that fabric glue is a better ideal if you want it to last. I would go one step more. After the glitter dried, I would dilute the fabric glue some with a little water and then lightly brush it over the glitter to seat it so when wash it would not come off so easy.

I love some of the suggestions as I really like the idea of this project. I too, want it to last. Embroidering would take too long--unless I want it for next year! I am thinking it would make a nice table runner or even placemats.

You could use paint and add the glitter to the paint.

You could copy the snowflakes in a permanent gold or silver marker. It will last thru several washings.

Has anyone found a way of making this while keeping it washable? Seems to me that a tablecloth that isn't washable isn't very practical.

This is an incredible, as well as free site, that we have access to, and it is a gift from Martha as far as I'm concerned. How can anyone possibly complain about the quality of the content??? Happy New Year to Martha and her staff!! !

Snowflakes are easy to find online - just google Snowflake stencil or snowflake template. A lot of them are for children, so they're wider, but you can either trace the outside only, or fill them in the middle.

I agree with the other comments, I did this with a template of a snowflake from the dollar store in pencil then embroidered it with shiny thread, also from the dollar store, the biggest cost was getting a plain table cloth

Does anyone on Martha's team actually ever read these comments? They would soon learn how to make this a much better site. How hard would it be to implement some of the suggestions of those who frequent the site. Better instructions, more and bigger pictures, templates and whatever else the suggestions are. There are some great craft ideas but the site is very much lacking.

I agree, definetly would be better if included templates! These are really beautiful snowflakes, tried drawing with little luck and tried doing serch with worse luck yet.

Pretty idea however actual craft is disapointing. Like previous comments it would be nice to have templates and I would use embroidery instead of glue and glitter. Some beautiful silver thread and clear beads would make it magnificent.

Some templates for the snow flakes would have been helpful too.

Hmmmm... Why can't you use Aleene's "OK To Wash-It" fabric glue?? The you wouldn't have to be so terribly worried about the glitter coming off right away. And I would wash it in cold water and very delicate detergent anyway. Above all, I wouldn't use this tablecloth where there would be "heavy use" of messy foods or beverages - just under a cookie tray or so.

That's exactly what I was thinking. I think I will embroider this design rather than paint it. Nice idea!

That's exactly what I was thinking. I think I will embroider this design rather than paint it. Nice idea!

why not use silver or gold threads and emboridery the design on the cloth

This is a wonderful idea! However, if I am going to this much effort to make something this beautiful, I want it to last. I have done similar projects with glitter fabric paint, which when done according to instructions will last for many seasons and can be washed as well. This tablecloth would be a welcome gift or a favorite accessory to be enjoyed for Christmas's to come.

I agree with the glitter getting over everything. Why not use fabric medium and stencil on the snowflake? It could at least be washed after all they work you put into it.

I agree with doing this in embroidery. Glitter everywhere on everything is a bit tacky. But embroidery would be beautifully nostalgic. Maybe gluing crystals on the fabric would work too!

It seems to be a lot of effort for a one use item ie; tablecloth. But if you did the same thing on a curtain, at least it would last for the whole winter season.

I love the idea of doing this on sheer curtains.
Thanks!

What beautiful ideas. I love the idea of the pictures on the tablecloth but I would put one of those plastics over it so it don't dirty. I've added pics to a quilt for my mom and then she washed it. Imagine the phone call when my mom called me and said I didn't put the pictures on well, they all faded off!!!!

Or, you can do the same thing on sheer curtains! How beautiful would that be?!?

Hey, emptynester--how do you transfer pictures onto a sheet?

I love the idea of the embroidery with silver thread. I am using pictures of the family from past Christmases and applicationg these on a sheet that covers my table. These snow flakes would be a geat addition. I plan to a new picture each year. In a few years when the cloth is full, I will just make a newer one with newer pictures.

good idea..

If you don't want to use glitter and make it more permanent why not embroider the cloth with silver thread

the fact that it will wash off is perfect. Use your regular white table cloth and when you're over the snow flakes, wash them off.

I love this idea!

It is really beautiful, but what good would a tablecloth be if you cannot wash it?
They tend to get pretty dirty :(

The table cloth is a good thing but, how do you launder it?

Love it, OR you can use glitter fabric paint and it can be hand washed. I like to use a thin paint brush instead of the squeeze bottle for more control.

Are there Martha templates for the snowflakes?