Make a beaded jug cover

Keep the bugs out of the jug when you're entertaining outdoors

Traditional jug covers are popular again. They're great for outdoor entertaining to keep insects out of your drinks.

Make one in lovely floral-printed cotton, edged in beaded trim to weight the edges, or make a dual-purpose one using muslin, as we did - open-weave muslin is good for covering hot dishes while they're cooling, as it allows steam to escape as well as protecting the food from dust and insects.

Cut a circle of fabric 20cm in diameter. Neaten the edge. Stitch on 65cm of beaded trim, overlapping the ends.

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More summer entertaining ideas:

Decorate with tissue-paper flowers

Welcome your guests to the table with flower-filled bottle menus

Decorate a food cover

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