How To Make Our "Babies In The Pumpkin Patch" Wall Panel Picture Free E-Project and E-Book by Linda Walsh of Linda Walsh Originals

I am just loving my "Babies In The Pumpkin Patch" baby shower fabrics and having so much fun creating decorations you can make from them. One of the fabrics I've been anxious to work on is the Babies In The Pumpkin Patch Large Wall Panel.  I designed the fabric panel to be this large as I envisioned creating a wall art panel out of it for a wonderful Fall decoration.

Last week I finally had some time to create a large 18" by 14" wall panel decoration of my own using a fat quarter of my fabric and a 14 inch by 18 inch artists canvas. It was very easy to make.  Instructions for how I did it are shown below.  I also created a Linda's How-Do-I Series? How To Make Our "Babies In The Pumpkin Patch" Wall Panel Picture Free E-Book in .PDF format as well.  To download my free e-book please CLICK HERE.

SUPPLIES NEEDED

Fat Quarter Babies In The Pumpkin Patch Large Wall Panel - http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/1422581
14" by 18" Stretched Cotton Canvas (We used Artist's Canvas)
Staple Gun (We used an Arrow Heavy Duty Staple Gun Tacker Model T50)
1/4" Staples (We used Arrow brand staples)
1/2" Staples (We used Arrow brand staples)
13 1/2" by 17 1/2" Heavy Paper For Backing
1 3/4" Picture Hanger With Saw Teeth
Hammer

DIRECTIONS

1) Cut one large panel out of the fat quarter.

2) Turn the panel over and place the right side of the artist's canvas on the wrong side of the panel so it is centered and evenly spaced horizontally and vertically. You should have 1 1/2" of the dark brown showing on each vertical side and 1" of the dark brown showing on the top and bottom sides.

3) Wrap the fabric panel around the sides of the artist's canvas to the back. There should be 7/8" of the dark brown showing wrapped around the sides with the remainder showing in the back.

4) Pull the fabric panel so that it is evenly spaced as mentioned above and such that it is taut to all sides of the artist's canvas. DO NOT PULL IT TOO TIGHTLY as your horizontal and vertical lines won't be straight.

5) Load the staple gun with the 1/2" staples and then with the fabric taut around the artist's canvas place 4 staples in the back in the middle of the two vertical sides and in the middle of the two horizontal sides.

6) Pull the fabric taut on the vertical sides making sure the vertical lines on the front are still straight and then square the corners of the vertical sides and staple to hold. See the picture below:

7) Continue pulling the fabric taut on the vertical sides making sure the vertical lines on the front are still straight and staple the vertical sides to hold the fabric taut.

8) Pull the fabric taut on the horizontal sides making sure the horizontal lines on the front are still straight and then square the corners of the horizontal sides and staple to hold.

9) Continue pulling the fabric taut on the horizontal sides making sure the horizontal lines on the front are still straight and staple the horizontal sides to hold the fabric taut.

10) Make sure the vertical and horizontal lines on the front of the fabric are straight. If they aren't remove the staples and repeat your steps.

11) Cut a piece of the heavy stock paper 17 1/2" by 13 1/2" for the backing.

12) Load the staple gun with 1/4" staples.

13) Place the heavy stock paper so that it is evenly spaced on the back with 1/4" showing along the vertical and horizontal edges.

14) Staple all along the vertical and horizontal edges to hold the backing.

15) Center the 1 3/4" picture hanger with saw teeth in the center of the top of the panel and then hammer it to fasten it.

16) Hang your wall panel picture.

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Copyright © 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Linda Walsh of Linda Walsh Originals, Linda Walsh Originals E-Patterns, and Linda's Blog. Linda is a doll maker and doll pattern designer. http://lindawalshoriginals.com/

Quilted Kindle Pouch Free Tutorial By Terri Stegmiller of StegArt

If you're looking for an adorable way to decorate and cover your Kindle then you'll be happy to know that Terri Stegmiller has a wonderful tutorial on her Terri Stegmiller website showing you how to make a quilted Kindle pouch. I hope you enjoy Terri's tutorial.

Quilted Kindle Pouch
Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Terri Stegmiller 

Here's what Terri had to say about her quilted Kindle pouch tutorial: I recently got a Kindle and I love it. The Kindle is a wireless reading device available through Amazon.com. It’s a great item if you enjoy reading, which I do. There are times when I’d like to take my Kindle along with me when I’m running errands. You never know when you might have to sit somewhere and wait for someone or something and it would be nice to have some reading material. The Kindle is a nice size to take along with me where ever I go. But I don’t like the idea of just putting it in my handbag, unprotected. I don’t want the screen to get scratched or damaged from other items in my purse or bag. So I decided to create a pouch to protect my Kindle.

These pouches make great gifts and they don’t have to be used for a Kindle. The pouches in this tutorial will hold the Kindle (Wi-Fi) and the Kindle (3G & Wi-Fi). If your wireless reading device has different dimensions than these Kindle devices, then you will need to alter the pouch dimensions.

Please respect Terri's Terms of Use: Tutorial, text & images are the property of Terri Stegmiller. Do not copy or distribute in any form for any reason without my permission!

Terri's Bio - After a lifetime of experimenting with all types of crafts, Terri began exploring quilting in the early 1990’s. She discovered pretty quickly that traditional and bed-sized quilts were not quite her style and began experimenting with mixed media and creating her own designs. Known for her innovative combination's of color and pattern she is inspired by nature, cats and the female face and enjoys creating artwork that incorporate these elements. When she is not creating art, Terri also enjoys web site design and graphic design work. Terri is the author of Creative Paper Quilts, co-author of Creative Ways with Fiber and Stitch, sells her art through her website at www.terristegmiller.com/.

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Terri Stegmiller of Terri Stegmiller .

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Vintage Embroidery Designs Free E-Book by Maureen Greeson of Maureen's Vintage Acquisitions

If you LOVE vintage embroidery designs and want to try embroidering some then you'll be happy to see that Maureen Greeson has a wonderful e-book on her Maureen's Vintage Acquisitions blog containing some beautiful embroidery designs.  One of them is shown below.

Vintage Embroidery Designs Booklet

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Maureen Greeson of Maureen's Vintage Acquisitions.

Here's what Maureen had to say about her tutorial:  This 13 page copy of a vintage embroidery design catalog has been on my computer for so long I can't remember where I got it.  Being that it's in the public domain, I thought I'd share it with you.  There are designs here that will work well on crazy quilting projects as well as other items.  Enlarge or reduce as you like.  Aren't computers grand!!  If you happen to work one up, I would love to share it with everyone.  Don't hesitate to send a scan for me. Here is an example of the designs you'll find in the booklet. Be patient, it is a large file.

Please respect Maureen's TERMS OF USE:  I am more than happy to share my ideas, tutorials and e-patterns with you. You can use them to make projects for yourself, friends or family. Do not use my ideas, tutorials or e-patterns to mass-produce items for sale. If you post your work online, please credit me (Maureen Greeson) with the design and link to my Maureen's Vintage Acquisitions website @ http://www.maureensvintageacquisitions.com/.

Copyright © 2009-2010 - All Rights Reserved - Maureen Greeson of Maureen's Vintage Acquisitions. Maureen is a creative embroiderer, porcelain doll maker, and crazy quilter extraordinaire.

Please visit her Maureen's Vintage Acquisitions website @ http://www.maureensvintageacquisitions.com/ and her Maureen's Vintage Acquisitions blog @ http://www.maureensvintageacquisitions.blogspot.com//. Also, if you'd like to see some of Maureen's amazing creations please visit her Portfolio of Crazy Quilting Projects website.