[Nfb-krafters-korner] an idea!!!!

[Henrietta Brewer]

Thanks so much. You're great!!!!
Henrietta
On Aug 27, 2013, at 1:36 PM, Blindhands at aol.com wrote:

> You did put this thought in my head going back in the beginning of summer,  
> so here it is.
> 
> Joyce  Kane
> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/) 
> Blindhands at AOL.com   
> 
> 
> In a message dated 8/27/2013 12:05:39 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
> gary.brewer at comcast.net writes:
> 
> 
> 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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