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    Handmade Fried Green Tomatoes Kitchen Sign

    By: Jane · Updated: 19 Feb, '16 · This post may contain affiliate links · 31 Comments

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    Hi everyone! I thought I'd show you the last of the additions we've made in the kitchen recently, and it's this handmade  "Fried Green Tomatoes" sign.

    Fried green tomatoes wooden sign

    Here's a little closer look at it. I had been thinking for a while that this space above our windows was the perfect place for a sign. Normally, I have 3 antique plates hanging there that belonged to my late mother-in-law Sarah Windham. But for a little change, I moved them to the other side of the kitchen and created this wooden sign for this space. And since it's summer and we grow a lot of tomatoes, I decided that there couldn't be a more fitting phrase than this one. I'll even share my recipe for fried green tomatoes later this week!

    Fried green tomatoeswooden sign

    This is my first venture into making a hand-painted sign. I've read all sorts of tutorials on-line about how to do it, but I'll share the steps that I took in creating mine.

    Fried green tomatoes wooden sign

    I was on the lookout for an old piece of wood to make my sign, but last week I just happened to find a thin piece of ¼ inch plywood in our storage building that was left over from another project. So I decided to use it. I measured out the size that I wanted it, and here I've started working on it before the piece of wood was cut. I painted the background with some white paint that I already had and printed the letters that I needed. The fonts I used were Baskerville Old Face and Script MT Bold. Next I cut out out the letters in order to use them as stencils.

    Fried green tomatoes wooden sign

    I pulled out my ruler to make sure I got the letters straight. You can see my guide marks on the sign.

    Fried green tomatoes wooden sign

    I used a different method to get this script phrase on the sign. First I printed the phrase, then I turned over the piece of paper and traced and filled in the letters with my pencil. After carefully positioning the phrase, I did the  same thing on the front of the piece of paper to transfer the charcoal to the wood.

    Fried green tomatoes wooden sign

    This procedure worked perfectly!

    Fried green tomatoes wooden sign

    Leo's brother Jim cut the board for me, and I started painting the letters on the sign. I decided to turn the O's in the word tomatoes into green tomatoes! Couldn't help myself!

    Fried green tomatoes wooden sign

    I outlined the letters in the word green with a Sharpie to make them stand out more. The hardest part in making this sign was painting the edges of the sign. Even though I used a ruler, I still found myself coming out of the line and having to fix my bloopers. In hindsight, I could have used painter's tape!

    Fried green tomatoes sign

    To antique the sign, I waxed it with Annie Sloan's clear and dark waxes and then sanded the letters until I achieved the look that I wanted.

    Fried green tomatoes sign

    And here it is! It makes a real conversation piece when people walk into our kitchen!

    Fried green tomatoes sign

    And I just have to show you "Pork Chop!" Iwas in Hobby Lobby last week and spotted this cute pig with its ruffled black and white collar in the clearance area. He's a little scratched up and imperfect, but isn't he just the cutest thing?

    Fried green tomatoes sign

    And I couldn't help myself when I spotted this rug at Ikea this past Saturday.

    If you missed some of our other kitchen updates, you can see our new delta touch20 faucet that we installed recently, our new ruffled skirt stool cover, and the summer veggie chalkboard display by clicking on these links.

    Well, all this talk about fried green tomatoes is making me hungry and I'll be back later to share how I make them!

     

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    1. Mary Gagnon

      August 10, 2018 at 10:56 pm

      Would it be possible to purchase a Fried Green Tomatoes sign like this one? My hands shake way to much to accomplish this beautiful sign.

      Reply
      • Jane Windham

        August 12, 2018 at 11:39 am

        Sending you a message by email!

        Reply
        • Peggy

          June 15, 2020 at 8:10 pm

          Could I purchase one?

          Reply
          • Jane Windham

            June 18, 2020 at 3:04 pm

            I'm sorry. I don't have any for sale.

            Reply
    2. Katie Jessie

      November 04, 2015 at 10:42 am

      I just love this idea! I do have a question: what size font did you use? Thanks!

      Reply
    3. Tonita

      November 04, 2014 at 8:21 pm

      This sign is adorable. I told my friend Kelly about it and now she is a follower of your blog. She has a Fried Green Tomato themed room in her home and it is hard to find decor with that theme. You should make and sell them. While you may inspire some to make their own with your tutorial I bet others would just prefer to order one from you right away.

      Blessings-

      Reply
    4. Pamela

      June 25, 2014 at 1:27 pm

      Oh my gosh Jane I am in LOVE with this sign! I might just have to make a smaller version for our kitchen. Fabulous job!

      Reply
    5. Sandy

      March 20, 2014 at 10:39 pm

      I love the country charm that the sign has.Fried green tomatoes is my favorite movie.I don't know how times I have watched it.I might have to try my hand in making me a fried green tomato sign.Thanks for the idea and the steps you took.Your kitchen looks very nice.

      Reply
    6. Lorna

      February 26, 2014 at 9:46 am

      You did a really good job on that sign. Your kitchen is gorgeous.

      Reply
    7. Amy @ StowandTellU

      July 23, 2013 at 11:05 pm

      Lovin' your sign, your piggy, and your kitchen. Such a fresh new look from what has been the trend 🙂 Amy

      Reply
    8. Pat

      July 09, 2013 at 5:59 pm

      Your kitchen is so fresh! I love the Fried Green Tomato sign...adorable and so is that rug!
      ...have a great week,Jane! ~Pat

      Reply
    9. Andrea at Opulent Cottage

      June 27, 2013 at 8:36 am

      So I'm sitting here staring at 7 yards of B&W gingham this morning, wondering how I will use it to spruce up my kitchen, and up pops your darling kitchen on Kim's Wow us Wednesday!! This is everything that I want my kitchen to feel like, and the sign is just precious. Love love love! Thanks so much for such happy morning inspiration 🙂
      xoxo, Andrea

      Reply
    10. Mary

      June 26, 2013 at 6:00 am

      Jane, Your sign is fantastic, so professional, and perfect above your sink! I love addition of the the green tomat-O's 🙂 The waxing and sanded are the perfect finishing touch. Pork Chop is adorable too!

      Reply
    11. Jean Windham

      June 25, 2013 at 9:37 pm

      Well how cute. The sign has found it's home and I love it. Congrats on the letters and the twist using green color for the o's .

      Reply
    12. Ann

      June 25, 2013 at 9:33 pm

      Wow...that sign is so cute! It's really a work of art you know. I'm jealous you got to IKEA!

      Reply
    13. mishelle

      June 25, 2013 at 8:01 pm

      love the sign and the piggy!

      Reply
    14. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.

      June 25, 2013 at 2:10 pm

      That is one awesome sign!

      Reply
    15. JoAnn @ SweetPepperRose

      June 25, 2013 at 1:29 pm

      Jane, I just love this!! both the FGT to eat and one of my favorite movies 😉

      Reply
    16. Donnamae

      June 25, 2013 at 10:22 am

      Great sign! It looks wonderful in your kitchen! 😉

      Reply
    17. [email protected] Designs

      June 25, 2013 at 8:49 am

      Just love the sign Jane...so when can I stop by and have some of those great fried green tomatoes!!!!

      Reply
    18. Tina

      June 25, 2013 at 8:24 am

      Love the sign!!

      Reply
    19. Suzy @ Worthing Court

      June 25, 2013 at 6:51 am

      This is just adorable! I've been watching and am loving all of your updates.

      Reply
    20. Julie @ Inspired by You

      June 24, 2013 at 8:38 pm

      Wow! You really did a fantastic job with your sign! Hard to believe it was your first one!

      Reply
    21. Melanie

      June 24, 2013 at 6:37 pm

      Love the sign! Especially the O's! It looks great over the window. Pork Chop is a cutie! I couldn't have passed on the rug either, it is lovely!

      Reply
    22. Valerie

      June 24, 2013 at 4:08 pm

      I love this. My favorite veggie from the garden and one of my favorite movies.

      Too cute!

      Hugs,

      Valerie
      Cottage Making Mommy
      http://www.lovingmyheartandhome.blogspot.com

      Reply
    23. Gretchen Gerg

      June 24, 2013 at 3:02 pm

      I love your sign. It is just the perfect addition to your kitchen along with your cute curtain and sink curtain. I just love it all.

      Reply
    24. deb

      June 24, 2013 at 1:57 pm

      Looks great!

      Reply
    25. Gina

      June 24, 2013 at 1:39 pm

      What a great sign! It's the perfect addition to your kitchen refresh. Pork chop is adorable !

      Reply
    26. Kim @ Curtain Queen

      June 24, 2013 at 11:24 am

      OK, I pinned your ruffled stool last week, and this week I love your sign. Great job! It's perfect in your kitchen - love the green. OK, Pork Chop is the cherry on top, for sure! Your kitchen is so fun, a reflection of your fun personality. 🙂
      Blessings,
      Kim

      Reply
    27. Tammy @ A Walk in the Countryside

      June 24, 2013 at 10:56 am

      I love your sign! I made my first one yesterday using the carbon paper method. I was so excited that it came out so well! I might have to do me some fried green tomatoes! I also LOVE your pig!!!

      Reply

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