How to hang a small quilt

A LONG TIME AGO when posting this project, I thought it would be a good idea to share the way that I make a small quilt hang-able.

It's super easy, and I kind of feel like I'm cheating when I do this, but it works so well.

First, I make a sleeve by taking a 1 inch (or so, it doesn't have to be exact) piece of muslin and iron over the unfinished edges. I whipstitch it to the back of the quilt with one end closed, one end open.

Then I simply take a bamboo BBQ skewer (the big kind work best as they're more sturdy) or two, to fit the length of the quilt, and slide it/them into the sleeve.

Sew up the open end with a few more hand stitches.


To make a hanger for the quilt I just sew on a small washer right smack dab in the middle of the sleeve. I always make sure to sew it on low enough that it won't show when hung up.

The skewers make the top edge of the quilt nice and stiff to ensure that your beautiful quilt will hang straight.

That's it. Piece of cake.

Quilted Photo Wallhanging

Here is the finished product.  Quilted and hung on the wall.  I. LOVE. IT.

First Craft Show of the Year - Spring Fling

My first craft show of the year was last Saturday and man, did it get me in the mood for more! 
A few things happened at the show that really got me motivated. 

• First, people actually bought my items.  Sometimes I start getting worried that nobody will like my stuff and I'll go home penniless. I tend to be really hard on myself sometimes.
• Second, I was told about//invited to 3 other BIG festivals or street markets.  That was pretty sweet. Knowing that people think my items and booth would be good at another venue is extremely flattering.
• Third,  and frankly the icing on the cake......three people recognized my booth from this show I did before Christmas. Did you hear me?  PEOPLE ARE RECOGNIZING ME!!!  That's so cool.

Upcoming Spring Craft Shows

I've been busy with a capital B getting ready for a couple of upcoming craft shows.

To be honest, the only reason I'm so busy is because I'm a total slacker.  I've been procrastinating for way too long, and it just hit me the other day that I only have two weekends to work on stuff. Crap!

So.....this past weekend I ALMOST completed 12 jewelry/sewing pouches and 60 more pendants.  That means that this week I'll have to bust my butt to finish those so I can work on Moleskines and pincushions next weekend.  I'm tired already just thinking about it.

Wish me luck!

Nature's Modern Art or White Trash Yard Art

With Spring snow melting fast around here, we couldn't help but appreciate this.

 

Mother Nature is so my people.  Artistic with a sense of humor. Who knew? 

Signs of Spring in CO

The Pink Wallhanging - Completed

I finally decided what to do with this project.  I'm going to donate it to my son's school for a silent auction being held to send the Circus Arts club to Washington D.C.  Sending talented kids to the nation's capitol seems like a way better idea than having this sit in my shop for who knows how long.  Who doesn't love helping kids??

It was looking pretty plain jane, so in order to jazz it up and make it seem more relevant to the purpose of the auction, I added a few inspirational words. I hope it goes for lots of $$. These kids deserve it.