1. Measure the width of your table and add 24 inches. This is your working measurement and will give you about 11 inches drop around the table. If you want a longer tablecloth, add more accordingly.

2. If your chosen fabric is not this wide, you will be making your tablecloth in panels.

3. Stitch panels together if necessary, using 1/2" seam allowance.

4. Fold your fabric in half with right sides together. Now fold again in the other direction so you have your fabric in quarters.

5. Lay flat on table and measure from folded corner. Use a measuring tape as a guide. Pinning it to the corner, measure out the width of your table plus 10 inches.

6. Mark the radius on your fabric and cut out your shape.

7. Stitch around entire outer edge with a slightly tightened needle tension. The fabric will naturally curl a little.

8. Press under 1/4" or serge edge. Turn under 1/2" and stitch down using a little longer than usual straight stitch. Ease in the fullness as you stitch.

That's it, simple and quick. You can make these up in no time. Every well-dressed kitchen should have one and every special occasion deserves a nice tablecloth. Besides, why not show off your sewing skills.

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Mary Wilkins, a Canadian quilter, sewer and editor of Sew-Whats-New.com, gave us the instructions for making this terrific circular tablecloth. For lots of great sewing ideas, tips and instructions, click here to visit Mary's site.