I was in need of a frame the other day, and I made this one in 5 minutes, mind you I'm not an expert with the sewing machine, so if you are, it will only take you 2.
I wanted a place where I could see the beautiful things that have been given to me. I don't like things in drawers, except of course what really should be in them. The pretty things should be out where you can see them.
The blue fabric one was made by my son when he was 7. The insect and heart were made by my sweet friend
Jone. The flower in the black circle was done by the wonderful
Syd. The ceramic one is a present from my dear
Puk, made by
Liebe. The jumping hare is by our teacher
Jessie. And the fox? That one I bought, and I've no idea who made it.
You will need:
- Thick felt in the size you want your frame
- Bias binding (mine was bought at La Droguerie)
- a thick needle to attach the string
- a piece of thread
- sewing machine (makes this much faster), otherwise you can do it by hand, I think.
Then simply use pins to attach the bias binding and sew it to the felt.
If you can do it perfectly, good for you. Mine is not, because I missed a spot with the machine, but I like it anyway, or I pretend I do.
Then just pass your thread through the felt (the length depends on you), and tie with small knots.
Hang where you are able to see your little brooches or whatever else you wish to hang on your frame.
Wasn't that easy? I usually like easy projects that you can actually do, and feel like you've accomplished something extraordinary, when in fact it was just a simple thing, but it made all the difference.
I hope you find time this weekend to craft and have fun!
Giova
