Saffrons Blog

Finally, all the designs are with the production company now, so I have a bit of time to breathe and be crafty. I did make the name plate for my sister Yvette's son, who is turning 1.
It was such fun, it feels like the first time in weeks I have made something form scratch.

Its also a great way to become addicted to making quilts if you aren't already.



Here's how to make one:

1. Simply draw the name on paper then cut out the individual letters. You can of course print them out from Word, just make sure you make them big enough.
2. Trace around the paper letters on your fabric. Remember to check the letters come out the right way and not as a mirror image (yes it happens).
3. Cut out the letters and fuse them onto the background fabric and stitch. I usually hand stitch the letters on but for this one time was of the essence so I used the quilting stitch on my Pfaff.
4. I like to embellish it a bit and so I added a few tiny elephants. In the past I have added the love hearts and butterflies.
5. Attach a piece of fabric to the back you can feed some dowel through to hang from the wall or door.
6. Then I sandwich together the wadding and the backing fabric.
7. To quilt I just stitched in the ditch.
8. Bind with a 2 1/2 inch binding.
9. Give away and feel good!

Tweet    » Permalink