This weekend I had a sewing retreat at my house and made this colorful door banner. I found the idea for it in American Patch and Quilting magazine and it was made by Sherri McConnell.
I thought the idea was really cute so I made it using fabrics from Corey Yoder. I happen to have a whole box of them. But they're just so pretty, I hate even cutting them up!
I worked up my own pattern for the little house. The one in the magazine was only 4" big and I wanted something around 6." It took a bit longer to make than I expected; I was hoping to have 2 completed by the end of the weekend. But I'm glad to have at least this one - I love how it turned out and of course, I want to make more of these!
I'm going to donate this banner to my quilt guild to be raffled off in April. I usually make some sort of quilty prize for our monthly drawings.
The banner doesn't have to be hung only on a front door. I think it can be hung in any room where you need something colorful. I have a quilt kit in these fabrics and one of these days, I hope to make it. Maybe I'll make another banner to match it. :)
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