Well, I can hardly believe it.. Shep is turning ONE! How fast they grow... *tear*
Anyhoo, I'll get right to it. I've made him a festive banner for decorating the house for his {multiple} parties.
I Stumbled Upon this wonderful tutorial @ stitch.rip.repeat. I then created my own using the following.
I Stumbled Upon this wonderful tutorial @ stitch.rip.repeat. I then created my own using the following.
1/4 yard, of two fancy polka dotted fabrics, on sale at The Quilting Bee. {Very nice place.} I added that to my 1/2 yard solid fabric. I grabbed 5 yards of a 1 1/2" silken ribbon from Hobby Lobby.
I drew out a triangle, first by marking 6" across the top. I then marked the center point and drew 8 1/2" down. Then went out the edges of the 6" and met up with the point at the bottom for a perfect triangle. I then cut out 11 solid, and 5 each of the polka dots, with my pinking blade on the rotary cutter.
Next, I fold the ribbon in half and iron. And now, begin sewing! [My favorite part.] I sew about 1 1/2 feet of ribbon for tying space. I gave them about a 1/2" space between each flag. I didn't bother pinning, as these are easy to line up with the fold of the ribbon as you're sewing.
I drew out a triangle, first by marking 6" across the top. I then marked the center point and drew 8 1/2" down. Then went out the edges of the 6" and met up with the point at the bottom for a perfect triangle. I then cut out 11 solid, and 5 each of the polka dots, with my pinking blade on the rotary cutter.
And viola! You've got a fancy, festive, *reusable*, cusotom made banner for all your celebrations!
ENJOY!
