Monday, October 18, 2010

a fall banner just for fun

a new project
Lately I have felt a pull back to my sewing machine that has sat quietly since early summer. The days and nights have cooled and we are finally experiencing fall like weather. I still have to finish this but in the meantime I wanted a project that I could start and finish quickly.
a banner for fall
This is a fun little banner that you can whip out in a flash. I love banners as they can be used for any occassion or just for fun. The fabric or theme is really endless and they make a great little gift. I sent one to my MIL in the package with the baby cardigans, just because.

Here's what I did:.

I used 4 different fabrics (you could use scraps too)
approx 1/4 yard each was enough to make 3 banners.
I cut them into 8 inch squares
folded top of square to create hem of approx 1/2 inch and sew
I didnt sew the sides of the squares just the top to create a casing to feed the twine through.
use a saftey pin or bobby pin to feed twine through
tied ends of twine and hang.

Have fun!

4 comments:

  1. That is cute Jen. I would have never thought of something so easy and cute.

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  2. Fun, Fun, Fun....love the banners!You've inspired me and MIL gave me her machine to get me started. Ask Music Man to check out http://SparePartsandPics.blogspot.com
    this is a new blog started by my brother and they have a very common hobby interest!!!
    Wishing you a fantastic day, what's cooking on the stove this week?

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  3. So cute!
    What a fun thing to do.
    Arnt you just so clever:)
    Hope your Wednesday is great!

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  4. You, AND that banner, could not be any cuter! I may have to try to make this. Looks easy! Right up my alley. :o) Hope your day is great, too. I love that you comment on my blog now... :o)

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