[Nfb-krafters-korner] an idea!!!!
Henrietta Brewer
gary.brewer at comcast.net
Tue Aug 27 18:18:50 UTC 2013
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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