[Nfb-krafters-korner] an idea!!!!
Henrietta Brewer
gary.brewer at comcast.net
Tue Aug 27 16:08:50 UTC 2013
Well, this is something. I have been thinking about asking you to do a class on these wreathes. I have a bunch of scrap fabrics from my neighbor and I thought it would be a perfect way to use them. I just never got around to asking you.
So I am thrilled. Didn't you say hemming the strips made a nicer wreathe?
Thanks for getting in my head and doing what I dream of.
Henrietta
On Aug 27, 2013, at 11:46 AM, Blindhands at aol.com wrote:
> OK sending out an email to our new friend on the list, the light bulb
> suddenly went on.
>
> So I am letting everyone know right now about this class I will be teaching
> in October. So you can get your supplies and you have a choice with how
> you want to do this. The class will begin on October 10 and be for 2 weeks.
>
> We will be making a I want to call it " Country Wreath". Here is a little
> twist for all of you. It can be made for Halloween or the Fall [Great
> Thanksgiving gift]. You will need 8 or 10 inch Brass or metal ring[like what
> we used for the Christmas candy wreath], might as well get a few of them
> so we can sit around and do another class on making the candy wreath. Do
> not get any larger ring then above.
>
> OK back on topic...
>
> You will need [this will make more then one wreath] 5 or 6 different
> prints of Halloween or Fall fabrics half a yard each.and 3/8 yard of a
> coordinating color fabric to make a bow.
>
> Now here is where you need to plan ahead... The printed fabric only not
> the bow fabric] needs to be cut into 2 1/2 inch strips. Here are your
> choices:
> 1. You can cut these yourself . There are tools you can purchase to do
> this which can range from a pair of sharp scissors to rotary cutter, cutting
> board and guide tool [approx. $70 or more], Accuquilt plus die [approx $275]
> 2. You can purchase the 2 1/2 inch strips from Keepsake Quilting. They
> have theme packs.
> 3. You can purchase the fabric from your local places as places that carry
> fabric [Joann's, WalMart, local quilt shops] and send your fabric with a
> self addressed stamped envelope inside to me. I will cut your strips and I
> will keep 1 strip from each of your fabrics for myself for cutting your
> strips and mail it back to you. From 1/2 yard piece of fabric you should get
> at least 6 strips maybe 7 strips from 1/2 yards Please include your bow
> fabric if you decide to send it to me. It is always good to put a small
> amouhnt of the bow fabric in the wreath to coordinate it.
>
> I may consider making up kits if you all really want me to.
>
> We will be creating a rag, I don't like calling it "Rag" wreath, as we
> are using new, crisp, nicely cut fabric and going to tie them to the ring.
> You will need a pair of scissors[sharp enough to cut fabric] as you will be
> cutting the strips to make the proper lengths.
>
> For those of you who might poke around on the internet for directions on
> this, be ware the size strips they recommend are not long enough to tie and
> look good. I learned the hard way.
>
> Joyce Kane
> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/)
> Blindhands at AOL.com
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