Sunday, August 12, 2012

French Cloth Banner Supply Swap


Look what I created using the supplies sent to me by Sandy


The French Cloth Banner Supply Swap is a MAMA swap and I am so glad I signed up for it.  We were partnered up and had to send certain items to our partners.  I posted what I sent HERE


Sewing is a challenge for me, I'm entirely self taught, in other words I spend most of my time frustrated with the sewing machine and end up hand sewing. 


I ended up using the plain fabric as the base, stamped it with french script and some birds.  But I couldn't let the gorgeous floral fabric go to waste so I cut it into strips and used it for a ruffle and the bows.


The flowers at the bottom I made out of two of the gorgeous laces Sandy sent. 


The inspiration for the phrase came from a fabulous rubber stamp set from Alpha Stamps and the banner shape is also an Alpha Stamps stamp.


I wanted the banner to appear very full so I added two layers of seam binding ruffles.  The ruffles and attaching them to the banner really gave me fits but I think it was totally worth it. 


I can't say that I had a wonderful time putting this piece together but I did learn a lot and I am very pleased with the final result and I've already hung this on my bathroom mirror.  

3 comments:

mercedes scott said...

your banner turned out beautifully! Sandy sent you some fabulous supplies to work with; I'm sorry I missed out on this one! Love your blog and all your art :)

missmacymay said...

What a lush and fanciful confection your banner became. I feel for you with your sewing adventure. Love, love, love all things Marie.

Jess said...

This is beautiful! Great job!