We continue with our Fall Fortnight today with a festive fall tablescape that can serve from now into November, and even to Thanksgiving. Using the quilt-along table topper, I’ll show you my idea for an autumn delight table that serves as not only a seasonal place to have a meal, but also as decor to add to the turning leaves outside.
Our pub table is 52-inches square, so the quilt-along topper is just the right size with the border hanging off the edges.
Now, to set the table, I add festive fall place settings and a centerpiece. Note that the quilt design goes to the corners so much of it is visible around plates and napkins.
This year, I am emphasizing the gold color in the table topper fabrics with gold chargers and nutmeg spice napkins. The place settings have white stoneware dinner plates topped with my fall leaf salad plates. I brought out the gold flatware as the warm color goes perfectly with the fall theme.
The napkins are a deep gold held with my now-famous brown-beaded gold napkin rings.
My pumpkin bowls bring in just the right amount of orange. Crystal water glasses and individual salt and pepper shakers complete the place settings.
The centerpiece starts with faux leaf garlands arranged in a circle with a ceramic pumpkin in the center. Crackle glass candle holders flank the center on two sides.
Two smaller ceramic pumpkins round out the centerpiece display.
This table can be enjoyed all through the fall season.
In November, I’ll swap out the center pumpkin for a ceramic turkey, and add my turkey plates for a festive Thanksgiving table.
When November actually gets here, I’ll probably add more turkeys to the table with my Thanksgiving napkin rings and turkey place card holders. But for now, you get the idea, the tablescape will serve through the fall season whether you add turkeys or leave it with pumpkins. I love these turkey salad plates, and they do make the transition to Thanksgiving easy.
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Beautiful table settings. Thanks for the inspiration! Mary D.
I don’t have table scapes.i use my kitchen table for quilting for as long as possible until someone mentions the ‘organized mess’ or it is no longer organized.
I would love the Accuquilt eq8 add on but my brain can’t seem to wrap around how eq8 was built. I’m always told to spend more time learning the ins and outs, buy the books and take the classes. I’ve got the books and have use the free information but my time is limited.
I always love your tablescapes. Unfortunately my table is always used for other things – currently using with a tabletop ironing board. I do want to make a full table cover.
Oh Carole — this is such a warm, lovely set of tablescapes. I am wild about the quilt (you are a brave soul or live with neat eaters to use such a beautiful quilt on the table! Don’t think I’ll pull that one off with my munchkins!). Fall dishes are always such fun and I love the pumpkin bowls, too. I think my fall dishes are some of my favorites and if I had yours, I know they would be!
All my table toppers and runners are machine washable. I always wash the fabric first before sewing. So, spills get taken care of in the washing machine and dryer, and a good press makes them crisp again.
Fantastic table settings!! I need to get out my fall table runners and placemats!!!
I am always amazed by your tablescapes.
Happy Fall and Thanksgiving!
Ohhh, now I feel silly. I’m making the quilt bigger so it can be an autumn lap quilt, but the original size would fit beautifully on my round table. Guess I’ll just have to make another. Swapping out the center square & colors, we can have one for any occasion/season. I hear nothing but good things about EQ8. Presently only using the computer to download embroidery designs.
You create the most beautiful tablescapes. This one certainly is inviting and so very perfect for Fall.
It looks so festive, especially with the added quilt. Your dishes are so pretty.
Your table settings are always so beautiful.
I love using quilts as tablecloths. The one on my table now is one I made ages ago for my mom. She used it for years now I do. You centerpiece is so pretty and very how you can change things out for thanksgiving.
Beautiful table setting! I love those pumpkin bowls!
What a lovely table you set! I haven’t thought to use my quilts but you KNOCKED THIS ONE OUT OF THE PARK! Thanks for the insparation!
I would be so afraid of some spillage on the quilt. I have never used a quilt on the table.
Because I wash my fabrics, all my table toppers are washable. Don’t be afraid of a little spill. It is better to use and enjoy rather than to wrap in tissue paper and hide in a drawer like my grandmother did.
That table looks fabulous! I wish I could set a table that great.
My family could not do a white tablecloth! It would be a gravy disaster! It sure does look lovely though. 🙂
That is a beautiful tablescape, Carole! I love how your 60 inch tabletopper fits that table so perfectly. Your dishes always amaze me – especially those pumpkin bowls. Love them!
You are so creative!!! I just love looking at your tablescapes! I often wonder-where do you store all these lovely dishes, glasses, napkins, and all the other things you reuse so creatively. You have a real talent
I have a storage room in the basement.
I figured you had to have a separate place. You are very crerative! I enjoy your posts!
I love how you can go from October to November with some simple little changes. Beautiful table scape Carole!