Here is my new "Happy Halloween" Banner!
It is a SNAP!
I have been wanting to make a banner for the archway in my living/dining area
to add to my seasonal quilty decorations.
I knew now was the time, when this fun blog hop was announced ...
My fabrics are mostly
from Studio e Fabrics
and some other coordinating fabrics from my stash.
Here are the pieces to the puzzle.
I used Heat n Bond to fuse my applique letters.
The letters were enlarged from a free pattern
I appliqued the banner letters to the cute candy corn fabrics,
alternating light and black backgrounds.
Then I sandwiched and sewed together.
leaving an opening to turn right side out.
Then I topstitched around the edges with orange thread,
taking care to stitch the opening closed.
Then I pressed my pennant flags flat.
I cut long 2.5" strips of Kona snow, folded in half and made a tube,
turned it right side out and pressed
and topstitched 1/4" from either side to keep it flat.
and topstitched 1/4" from either side to keep it flat.
I chose the white strap and white snaps to attach the triangular pennants
so that I could use the strap again for
other holidays and special occasions.
The white blends in well with the trim paint on my arch.
This snap plier is very easy to use and there are good instructions for use.
Here is the banner on my archway ...
The plan is to snap off the Halloween letters and snap on
other holiday greetings,
other holiday greetings,
or even a cheery happy birthday for a special day.
Here is the back of my banner.
I am already thinking of my "Merry Christmas" banner
with a few hanging ornaments.
Here is the back of my banner.
I am already thinking of my "Merry Christmas" banner
with a few hanging ornaments.
For another fun quilty project made with my snap pliers
see my Snap Flower Table Mat Here
As always, Katniss was my helper and she carefully inspected my work along the way ...
This banner is quilty kitty approved!
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Best of luck!
Thank you for visiting me today.
Have a safe, spooky and Happy Halloween!
Have a safe, spooky and Happy Halloween!
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