Hey friends!
Summer is here.
My favorite time of year.
So to celebrate,
today I'm making a Flag bunting.
I knew I had to make one
the other day when I received
this email from Pottery Barn.
So festive and summery!
So here are the details
on how to "get the look".
Cut 2 pieces of yard canvas 12" x 36".
(canvas purchased by the yard on a bolt)
(two pieces makes it easier to manage
but if you don't want to stitch seams later,
cut one long piece 12" x 72")
Press.
Mark with chalk every 2".
Fold 2" accordion pleats
the entire length of the canvas.
Cut one end at an angle.
Using a 1/2" guide,
pencil in a chevron pattern
near the cut edge.
You can use tape
or just paint along the pencil lines
using navy blue.
Mark the other stripe placement
and paint.
Use a cloth over top of paint
and heat set with the iron.
Mix instant tea with water
and brush on entire canvas.
I top stitched some of the stripes.
Then fold and press.
Stitch the two pieces
right sides together.
Hot glue each pleat near center.
Hand stitch on back.
Put hot glue in the center.
Add grommet.
Now you have patriotic wall art!
In this picture I have it hanging
on the Barnwood Backdrop.
It would be fun to have
different patterns and sizes
to hang in a group.
I hope your summer is off to a great start,
Deb
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