Good afternoon... the past week has been full of drawing and inking the new collection. I am completely in love with it! Always feels good when that happens... But let's go back to Wrenly Christmas...
Do you remember making those paper chains in elementary school? I thought it would be fun to make them out of fabric....last longer, something the kids can still make with me and the fabric is perfect for it.
The amount of fabric you need will depend on the length of the chain.
Two fat 1/4's will yield - Approximately 28 strips that are 1 1/4" wide by 9" long. Once they are put together they will be approximately 72"
You will need a fusible to put in between the fat 1/4's plus enough for 28 1" x 1" pieces.
All you have to do to make this cute chain is fuse together two fat 1/4's.
Cut into 1 1/4" x 9" pieces.
To start the chain press a 1" piece of fusible web onto the inside end of the strip. Fold over and press the front of the other end onto the fusible. Wala...a chain....
Continue this process adding strips to the chain.
That's it...easy and fun. To add to the fun here is a recipe for my friend Vaunel's Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies... We make these every year, my husbands favorite!!!
Download Chocolatechippumpkincookies and the download for your recipe box...
Well, back to designing....have a great day!
XO
Valori
Hi Valori, the fabric chains are a great idea! Hope you are enjoying being back designing and looking forward to seeing your next range :)
Katherine
Posted by: Katherine Webb | November 13, 2012 at 05:40 PM
I'm looking forward to seeing Novella and your design in progress. Does it have birds too? Perhaps one day I'll win one of your special giveaways too!
Posted by: MarciaW | November 15, 2012 at 11:31 AM
Wow these are brilliant, such a good idea to make them strong enough to be reusable, hoping to find time to make some next week!
Posted by: mary | December 04, 2012 at 11:45 AM
Cute way to make chains! And those cookies sound delish!
Posted by: Heather | December 06, 2012 at 09:27 PM
What a great idea! Thanks for the insoiration.
Posted by: Becky Greene | December 07, 2012 at 05:46 AM
I'm looking forward to seeing Novella and your design in progress. Does it have birds too?
Posted by: Home Improvements Guide | February 16, 2013 at 04:30 AM