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BEAUTIFUL QUICK GIFTS
FREE FIBER ART PROJECTS
FABRIC ART TECHNIQUES

FOR BEAUTIFUL QUICK GIFTS :
5 Free Quilting, Fabric,
and Fiber Art Projects
from Quilting Arts
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1 Quick Coasters
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2 Glam-t0-Go for Gadgets
3 Adjustable Fabric Art Bookmarks
Julie hirota
Lyric M. Kinard
Diane Rusin Doran
Altered Mini Tins

Kathy Mack
Painted Mirror Frame
Linda and Laura Kemshall
fabric art techniques for beautiful quick gifts: 5 free quilting, fabric, and fiber art projects
Q u i lt i n g A r t s . c o m
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No store bought item can compare
to the value of a handmade gift. On a
special occasion, I adore giving a loved
one something that
is truly unique, a
testament to the time
and creative energy
that Ive put into the
project. That being
said, coming up with
the perfect homemade
gift that doesnt
take many days to complete can be a
challenge. And since there are endless
gift-giving opportunities (birthdays,
anniversaries, homewarmings, and not
to mention the speedily approaching
holidays!), weve decided to fill this free
eBook with quick but artful gifts that
can be personalized for any occasion
and which will help you avoid any last
minute gift-giving panic attacks!
Julie Hiratos decorative fiber tile
coasters can be stitched up in an
afternoon; the perfect present for a
cocktail party-throwing friend. You
wont find a more adorable gift than
fabric art TECHNIQUES for

beautiful quick gifts:
5 free quilting, fabric,
and fiber art projects
from Quilting Arts
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Kathy Macks fabric tins, which can be

used to house personalized mini quilts.
Or you could gift a favorite photo in
one of Linda and Laura Kemshalls
painted and stitched frames. Know
any bookworms? Why not give them
one of Diane Rusin Dorans quilted
bookmarksyou can even decorate it
to match the genre of their favorite page
turners. Surely you know someone with
an iPod or other accessory that could
use some protection; make them one of
Lyric Kinards glamorous gadget cases
which can be adjusted to fit any digital
device. All of these gifts can be stitched
up in a jiffy, ensuring the celebratory
occasions in your life can be joyful,
stress-free, and beautifully handmade
you may even wind up with extra time
to make yourself a little something as
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quick coasters
Whip up these
decorative
fiber tile
coasters
in a day
ecorative fiber tile coasters

are a nice way to spruce
up your coffee table or

breakfast nook. They add a spot
of seasonal color while offering a
handmade conversation piece
the perfect gift that can easily be
personalized and created in an
by J ulie
afternoon.
Finding or creating the perfect fabric
is often the most fun part of any
craft project. In the examples here,
Ive created my own fabric by using
my photographs and illustrations.
Incorporating my own imagery is
fulfilling and also offers a way to
showcase my work in some of the
most unexpected areas of my home,
such as my cocktail table.
D irections
Printing your fabric
If you choose to print your own
fabric using photos and illustrations,
as I have, you will want to carefully

consider the image you use since the
tiles are small. I find that photos or
illustrations of seasonal fruit or foliage
offer a terrific starting point. You may
even consider using photographs
of friends or loved ones if you are
creating tile coasters as gifts.
1. To begin, scan your photos or
drawings into your computer and

color them using Photoshop or
another digital imaging program.
I also use Photoshop to capture
and print different sections of my
drawings. By using different areas
H irota
of the illustration or photograph,

or changing the color of each one,
I offer my audience a small art
series. (See Illustration 1.)
Tip: Because your finished coaster
may get damp from use, its important
to make sure your printed tile is water
resistant or waterproof, and wont
bleed if liquid touches the tile. There
are a variety of products available for
printing and placing your artwork on
fabric, including: Bubble Jet Set, iron-on
Adapted from
Quilting Arts Gifts
Winter 2008
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M a t e r i a l s
Wholecloth printed fabric for the
coaster fronts (or print your own
fabric; see Optional)
Backing fabric
Textile or acrylic paint
Paintbrushes
Iron and ironing board
Point turner
Sewing machine for straight
stitching
Thread
Basic quilting and sewing supplies
Batting: low-loft cotton or cotton
mix
Findings such as beads or buttons

Optional
Cotton fabric for printing your own

photo or drawing
Transfer product such as: Bubble

Jet Set, iron-on transfer paper, or
pigmented printer inks
Photoshop
transfer paper, and pigmented printer
inks. I like to use pigmented inks on
cotton. Its a one-step, no-mess process.
2. Using your selected transfer
process, follow the manufacturers

instructions to print the images
onto fabric.
Painting your fabric

To add detail and to enhance the color,
I sometimes stitch and paint over the
tops of the printed images.
1. Mix different colors of paint to
enhance or highlight parts of your

photo-printed or other fabric.
Consider outlining specific images
or adding colors that contrast with
the photo.
Illustration 1. By selecting different segments of the original design you can maximum the
image and create a small art series for the recipient.
and to press on the wrong side of

the painted surface. Acrylic paint
can transfer to another surface if
overheated.
2. With your paintbrush, paint your
fabric. I like to paint with one

color first, then layer another
color, and another. Make sure that
you test your paint and paintbrush
on a test piece of the same fabric
to determine how much paint to
load on your brush, see if it bleeds,
and decide whether any water or
thickening agent is necessary to
achieve a satisfying result. Allow
plenty of time for the paint to dry.
To speed the drying time, use a
hair dryer or place the piece in the
sun.
Making the coaster tiles

1. Cut your coaster fabric into 412"
squares and cut 412" squares from

the backing fabric.
2. Align the coaster square on the
backing square, with the right

sides together. Using a 14" seam
allowance, stitch around each side.
3. Slash the backing fabric
3. If necessary, press your fabrics
with a dry iron (no steam) on a

medium setting. Make sure to lay a
press cloth on your ironing surface
approximately 2" to turn the tile

right-side out. Make sure not to
slash through the painted fabric.
Use a point turner in each corner
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to make sure the coaster turns

neatly.
4. Press the coasters from the wrong
side. Again, make sure to cover

your pressing surface.
5. Cut the batting into 312" squares
and stuff each coaster with batting.

Sew or fuse the opening closed. I
like to hide the opening with my
business label.
6. Embellish the coaster with buttons
or beads to add
additional texture,
if you wish.
To see more of Julies
work, visit jhiro.com.
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Glam-To-Go for gadgets
ll admit it. Im addicted to my iPod. I love being able to listen to podcasts on my own scheduleand I dont
think there is a radio station on earth that plays anything like my own personal pick-me-up mix. There is,
however, a problem. I hate carrying purses, and I often have no pockets to slip my iPod into. I listen with
ear-buds when I sewotherwise I have to have the speakers so loud that it disrupts my little ones nap. I cant
count the times Ive had my iPod on the table and turned to grab some new thread, yanking the iPod onto the
floor. Here is a fun solution, and one that Im sure youll like better than those ugly belt-clips. Create a little
glamour for your gadget so you can hang it from your neck or wrist. You can make your glam-bag as crazy
complex or as simple as youd like.
Fa br ic
C onsider ations
For my glam bags, I started with
mottled hand-dyed fabrics, and
I added screenprinted designs
using Thermofax screens. To
enhance your fabric, feel free to
stencil, stamp, or screenprint.
Or, use one or more commercial
prints.
If you dont have beautifully
mottled hand-dyed fabric, you
can paint your own. Dampen
some plain fabric and lay it on a
Styrofoam tray or an old cookie
sheet. You can lay it out flat or
leave it scrunched up. Drop a
dollop of paint into a small cup
and add the same amount of
water. Brush the paint onto the
wet fabric, then repeat with a
different color of paint. Push
the paint around or leave it to
puddle as desired. Let the paint
dry. Heat press by ironing on the
wrong side of the fabric.
Adapted from
Quilting Arts Gifts
Holiday 20092010
by
L yric M. K inard
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D irections
Make the pattern
You can be as simple or complex as
you wish at this stage.
1. For a simple bag, place your gadget
on tracing paper and trace its

outline. Add 12" to all edges for an
iPod, more for thicker devices. Do
this for the front and the back.
2. For a bag with openings for
headphone jacks and windows,

place your tracing paper on top of
your gadget and trace any windows
and holes.
Stitch & embellish your fabric

1. Fuse batting or stabilizer to the
wrong side of your fabric, using

fusible web. Pin the tracing paper
front and back patterns to the
right side of the fabric. Stitch
over the lines for windows, holes,
and stitch along the outside edge
with a short, straight stitch. Tear
away the paper. If you are using a
commercial pattern, just trace it
with a pen.
2. I do any stitching or beading on
the body of the bag before I fuse

the backing fabric in place so I can
be messy; then I cover up the knots
and threads with the backing. Add
machine quilting first, playing
with different threads and lines of
stitching. Cut out any windows or
holes, cutting close to the straight
stitching. Use a narrow satin stitch
to finish the edges of the cut-out
areas, stitching over them a second
time to fill in any gaps.
3. Embroider your fabric, if
desired, and then add beads and

embellishments. When beading, I
use a strong beading thread and an
appliqu needlebeading needles
bend too easily when stitching
through stabilized fabric. Make
sure to knot the thread every 1" or
so, and double back through the
beads with more thread often; this
is to prevent all of the beads from
falling off if one bead does.
strap, a fabric strap, or even a beaded

strap.
To see more of Lyrics work, visit
lyrickinard.com.
Construction
1. Fuse the backing fabric to the
remaining side of the stabilizer or

batting. Cut the pieces out close to
the stitched lines.
2. Finish the top edges of each piece
with satin stitches, stitching over

each edge twice. If you are using
dark thread on a light-colored
fabric and the fabric still shows
through the stitching, fill in the
gaps with paint, ink, or a fine-tip
permanent marker. Place the bag
front and back together with right
sides out. Sew the side and lower
edges together with a straight
stitch. Trim close to the stitching,
then satin stitch the edges together,
stitching twice. Apply seam sealant
on all cut thread ends and the
corners of the bag.
Add the strap

For a very simple strap, use a knotted
satin rattail cord. I coat the end of the
cord with seam sealant, tie it tightly
into a knot, and trim the end. If you
prefer, you can add a ribbon wrist
M a t e r i a l s
Fabric for the exterior: hand-dyed,
screen-printed, commercial, or plain
(see Fabric Considerations)
Fabric for the lining

Batting or stabilizer such as Timtex
or Pellon Craft Fuse (anything
stable for machine quilting)
Fusible web
Strap materials of choice such as
hooks, D-rings, ribbons, or satin
rattail cord
Paper scissors
Tracing paper
Decorative threads
Seam sealant such as Fray Check
Sewing machine
Iron and ironing surface
Optional
Fabric paint
Styrofoam tray or old cookie sheet
Beads or other embellishments
Beading thread such as Nymo,
Sylamide or C-Lon
Size 11 appliqu needle
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Adjustable
fabric art
Book m arks
Adapted from
Quilting Arts Gifts
Holiday 20092010
hese bookmarks are an

easy and elegant way to
give a small gift or enhance

the gift of a special book.
You could personalize the
bookmark by using a photo
transfer of the recipient as
the artwork or by matching
the color of the artwork to
the color of the book cover.
Another option might be to
use the theme of the book
as a starting point for your
design.
If youve made fiber ATCs
(artist trading cards) or fiber
postcards, the construction
of this project will be a
snap. The bookmark can be
made with as much or as
little quilting as you desire,
The Perfect Color
as the small area does not
Both grosgrain ribbon and Velcro are manufactured in many colors. But
what if you just cant find the color you want? In my samples, I simply
used fabric paint on white ribbon and Velcro to customize the color to
match my artwork. Spritz the ribbon or Velcro with water, apply a fluid
fabric paint, such as Dye-na-Flow or Dr. Ph. Martins, and allow to dry.
The hook side of the Velcro is somewhat stiff and the looped side quite
dense, so liquid fabric paint works best.
reasons. The materials and
require quilting for structural

directions are for a 2" 6"
bookmark, but you can easily
vary this size to suit your
own design.
by
D iane R usin D oran
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D irections
1.
2.
Apply fusible web to the wrong side

of each fabric rectangle, following
the manufacturers instructions.
Center and glue 1 end of the
ribbon to the interfacing rectangle,
overlapping a short edge 1". This
side will be the back of the
bookmark.
3.
Fuse a fabric rectangle to the back

of the bookmark, covering the end
of the ribbon.
4.
Center the loop side of the Velcro

strip lengthwise down the back
of the bookmark. Sew it in place,
Q u i l t e d B o o kma r k s
To make a bookmark with a quilted front, cut the fabric and batting each
3" 7". Quilt the pieces together, and then trim to 2" 6". If youre
making multiple quilted bookmarks, rather than quilting each piece
individually, layer a large square of fabric on top of a matching batting
square and quilt. Its easier to stitch on the large size, and faster for
cutting multiple fronts.
When I make a large quilt, I quilt a few inches past the intended finished
edge, then trim the excess prior to binding. These quilted scraps can
be used for bookmark fronts. Add a few embellishments, cut to size,
and then construct a bookmark using your quilted and embellished
piece in place of the plain front. Samples youve made while trying out
a new technique are another great source of design inspirationthe
purple/turquoise/green bookmark was created from a long-forgotten
experiment.
stitching close to all edges of the

Velcro.
5.
To see more of Dianes work, visit

dianedoran.com.
Fuse the remaining fabric rectangle

to the front of the bookmark.
6. Finish the edges as desired.
This can be as simple as straight

stitching around all edges, then
covering the raw edges with paint,
or you can satin stitch or zigzag
around all 4 sides. Another option
is to apply a narrow binding.
7.
Turn the raw edge of the grosgrain

ribbon under about ", and then
turn it 1"; edgestitch in place. Cut
a 1" piece from the hooked side of
the Velcro strip and sew it to the
turned-under end of the ribbon.
Note: The design of this bookmark is such that

the ribbon will extend around your book and affix
to the Velcro on the back of the bookmark. Before
turning/stitching the ribbon end and adding the
Velcro, take a moment to determine on which side
of the ribbon you should affix the Velcro.
M a t e r i a l s
For one bookmark
T imtex or other stiff interfacing,
2" 6" rectangle
2 fabric rectangles, each 2" 6"

2 fusible web rectangles, each
2" 6"
8"-wide grosgrain ribbon, 19"

length (I painted white ribbon.
See The Perfect Color.)
34"-wide Velcro, 6" length

White craft glue or glue stick
Beads and other embellishments as
desired
Sewing machine
Optional
Fabric paint or narrow binding

Large fabric scraps
Batting
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altered
Mini T ins
Adapted from
Quilting Arts Gifts
Holiday 20082009
The perfect package

for a precious present
by
K athy M ack
everal years ago I began saving

the metal tins from my favorite
brand of mints. A re-use challenge

from my creativity group sparked
the idea to recycle the tins into
creative packaging for a surprise
mini-quilt found inside. The metal
exterior protects the contents,
making them perfect for presenting
a gift of earrings or carrying
sewing supplies on the
go. I used fabrics from
Modas American Jane
collection.
D irections
Covering the tin exterior
1. Trace the shape of the lid
onto 1 square of the batting.

2. Place the lid exterior fabric
wrong-side up on your work

surface. Lay the batting on top
with the traced circle facing up.
3. Sew through both layers along the
marked line.
traced circle. Four quadrant

designs look great on the circular
shape and make a pleasing base for
the button embellishment.
5. Trim the edges of batting outside
of the circle close to the stitching
line. Trim the fabric " outside the

stitching line.
6. Sew the vintage buttons to the
quilted unit.
7. Place the quilted unit on your
4. Flip over. Quilt a simple design,
keeping the stitches inside the

work surface, batting-side up.

Spread a thin layer of glue on top
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of the tin lid (not the sides). Place

the lid face down on the batting,
centering the lid inside the circle
stitching line. Press to adhere.
M a t e r i a l s
3"-diameter mint tin (This is the
standard size of Altoids and La Vie
brand mints, but the instructions are
adaptable to any size tin.)
5 different fabrics, each cut into a
5" 5" square (1 for lid exterior, 1 for

bottom exterior, 1 for lid interior, and
2 for the mini-quilt front and back)
3 squares of quilt batting, each cut

5" 5"
34 yard 14"-wide ribbon for finishing

edge of lid exterior
34" 12" scrap of fabric for finishing

edge of bottom exterior
2 vintage buttons
Scraps of fabric, ribbon, and button
8. Do a practice run. Fold the fabric
down around the sides of the lid.

If the edge of the fabric extends
below the edge of the lid, trim it
so it falls just short. Spread glue
around the sides of the lid exterior,
fold the fabric down, and press to
adhere.
embellishments for
mini-quilt
Marking pen
Fabric glue (I used Fabri-Tac
Permanent Adhesive by Beacon. I like
that it dries clear when attaching the
ribbon.)
Iron
9. Trim the ends of the ribbon at a
slight angle. Apply a bead of glue

around the lower edge of the lid
sides. Starting with one end of the
ribbon, align the ribbon edge with
the edge of the tin and wrap it all
the way around the tin. Apply a
small dab of glue where the ends
overlap and press to adhere.
10. Repeat steps 18 (skipping
buttons) for the tin bottom.
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11. Create a fabric binding to cover the
raw edge of the bottom sides. Fold

under and press 18" on both long
edges of the " 12" fabric scrap.
Apply a bead of glue around the
bottom sides of the tin. Starting
with one end of the fabric binding,
cover the raw edges of the fabric,
making sure the top edge of fabric
binding does not interfere with
closing the tin. Wrap it all the
way around the tin. Apply a small
dab of glue where the ends overlap
and press to adhere.
12. Using the tin bottom (because its
a wee bit smaller), trace a circle on

the wrong side of the lid interior
fabric square. Use scissors to cut
along the drawn line. Test the size
to make sure it fits inside the lid
top. Spread a light layer of glue on
the inside of the lid and press the
fabric circle into place.
Make a Mini Quilt
5. Use fabric scraps and
embellishments to create a design

on the quilt top.
1. Trace the shape of the tin bottom
onto 1 square of the batting.

2. Select a fabric square to use as the
quilt back. Clip a " slit in the

center (this will be widened later
and used for turning). Place the
quilt back right-side up on your
work surface. Layer the quilt top
fabric square on top, right sides
facing. Layer the batting on top,
with the traced circle facing up.
Sew along the traced line through
all layers.
6. Cut a scrap of fabric for a label big
enough to cover the opening in the

back. Sign and fuse it to the back.
7. Snuggle the mini-quilt into the
bottom of the tin.

To see more of Kathys work, visit
pinkchalkstudio.com.
3. Trim the edges close to the
stitching line with pinking shears.

4. Cut the opening in the quilt back
wide enough to turn the quilt

right-side out. Turn and press flat.
construction
tips
Use a marking pen that wont

bleed when it comes into
contact with the glue.
When instructed to trace a

shape using the tin, always
use the sharp edge. This gives
a more accurate shape and,
in the case of the bottom, a
smaller circle.
Be extra careful when

trimming batting close to
the stitching line. Appliqu
scissors work well for this task
and make nicking the fabric
with the scissors less likely.
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painted
mirror
frame
uilting isnt just for

quilts! Here weve used
quilting to make a lovely frame

that could be used to enclose
a mirror tile or to showcase
a favorite photograph. You
can quilt any motif or design
to create a textured, padded
frame. One of our favorite
techniques is to add color by
painting after quilting. In our
example weve highlighted the
poppy seed heads that were
free-motion stitched into the
design, as well as the polka
dots of the borders. Weve used
metallic fabric paints to add
a sparkly accent of color. The
frame can be made any size
and proportion but weve kept
it simple and opted for a 12"
finished size with a 5" aperture
for a mirror or picture.
L inda and
L aura K emshall
by
Adapted from
Quilting Arts Gifts
Holiday 20082009
D irections
1. The mirror frame is constructed
from a base of 2 pieces of thick

cardstock. One piece of cardstock
forms the back; the second has
an aperture cut from the center to
reveal the mirror. Carefully cut out
a 5" square from the center of 1
sheet of card to create the aperture.

Use a craft knife against the edge of
a metal ruler on a craft mat to do
this safely. Because the card is quite
sturdy, it is best to make several
shallow cuts until it is completely
cut through rather than trying to
make the cut all in one go.
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2. Now that you have the card ready,
you can get to work with fabric,

using the cut card as a template.
Center the piece of card with the
aperture cut from it on the piece
of fabric you have chosen for the
face of the frame. Draw around the
card, both along the outer edge
and the edge of the aperture, using
a watercolor pencil. If you use a
color of pencil that is the same
as the fabric but a little darker in
M a t e r i a l s
Sewing machine capable of
free-motion quilting
Basic sewing kit

Two 12" squares of heavyweight
cardstock
Two 12" squares of low-loft batting

Craft knife, metal ruler, and craft
mat for cutting the cardstock
Two 14" squares of cotton fabric

One 10" square of cotton fabric
One 6" square mirror tile
White glue (general-purpose or
fabric)
Threads for quilting (We used

Robison-Anton Super Strength
Rayon.)
Fabric paints, such as Lumiere by

Jacquard
Artists paintbrush - size 3 round

Watercolor pencil
Cotton thread in a color that
perfectly matches your fabric to join
panels
Optional
Clips to hold project while glue dries

Curved needle
Small metal ring, such as a washer
or curtain ring, for hanging
value it will show enough to be a

helpful guide but be unobtrusive
when the quilting is complete.
Mark on the front of your fabric as
the pencil marks define the area to
be quilted.
3. Layer the marked fabric on one
of the squares of batting,

centering it carefully,
and baste or pin
thoroughly.
Youll
notice
that
were not adding
a backing fabric
this is purely to
reduce bulk. If you
prefer to add a backing, then
choose something extremely fine
and lightweight. Were going to
free-motion quilt a design within
the frame area. You can refer to our
design ideas or work from your
own favorite motifs. You might
find it easier to draw them out on
paper first.
Start by machine quilting along
the inner pencil line. This stitch
line defines the frames inner
edge. If you are following our
quilting design, stitch another line
approximately 14" away from that
first stitched line. Youll now have
a narrow channel that you can fill
with pattern. Weve chosen polka
dots. These are formed by simply
quilting loops one after the other.
Let your line of stitching follow
one side of your channel and then
quilt a loop, follow down the side
of stitching, then quilt another
loop, and so on. These small dots
can later be painted to look like
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beads. Dont worry if the dots are

irregularits all part of the charm.
4. Now quilt the poppy seed head
design between the polka dot

border and the outer pencil line.
We free-motion quilted without
marking the fabric, but if you
prefer, you could transfer the seed

head shapes to the fabric using
your favorite transfer method. Try
combining 2 or more of the seed
head shapes to create your own
unique composition.
5. Stitch the outer pencil line and add
a second line of quilting inside this

to form the outer border. Repeat
the looping design to fill this
channel. Fill in the background
areas around the motifs with
closely worked lines of quilting.
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This is only a small project so

you need to work closely for the
quilting pattern to be in scale with
the rest of the design. Consider
changing the color of your thread
at this point. Weve opted for a
thread that blends with the fabric
so that the background quilting
is discreet and allows our motifs
to pop up. Quilt to fill the entire
frame area.
6. The mirror frame could be
considered complete at this stage,

but if you want to add more color
(like we did), you can paint some
of the motifs. We used fabric paint
and carefully painted the polka
dots and the poppy seed heads.
Use a small, round paintbrush
with a nice point. When the paint
is dry, heat set it following the
manufacturers instructions.
7. Now its time to construct the
frame. Start by placing the 10"

square of fabric on the top of
your quilting, right sides together.
Hold this in place and turn to the
back of the work. From this side,
youll be able to see clearly where
the inner border is. Stitch along
this inside line again to attach the
lining. Still working from the back,
cut the center square away as close
to the line of stitching as you dare.
You will be removing 2 layers of
fabric and 1 of batting.
8. With your project face down, lay
the card with the aperture onto

the work. Pull the lining fabric
towards you from the front of the
work through the central hole. Pull
the fabric as firmly as you canif
it does not lie as flat as you would

like you may have to clip carefully
into the corners, as close to the
seam as possible without snipping
the stitches. All seam allowances
from this central square hole
should now be concealed.
12. Center a 6" mirror tile on the
uncovered side of the frame

backing board. You can hold it in
place with glue if required. Place
the quilted panel face up on top.
Ladder stitch on all 4 sides with
a matching thread color. This
stitching will close the edges and
prevent the mirror from slipping
out.
9. Apply a generous line of glue to
the back of this piece of card and

press the lining fabric onto it. Use
firm pressure to ensure the central
aperture is as tight as possible.
Put it aside to dry. You may find
it helpful to use clips to hold
everything together as the glue
dries.
13. Attach a small metal washer on the
back to hang the frame and stand

back and admire!
See more of Linda and Laura Kemshalls
work at lindakemshall.com.
10. Now you can neaten the outer
sides of the frame. Carefully trim

any batting that extends beyond
the edge of the card to reduce bulk.
Fold the mirror front fabric to the
back of the card. Apply a generous
line of glue to the card and press
the fabric firmly to it. You will
need to keep the corners nice and
square by folding the excess fabric
tightly back. Hold in place with
clips until the glue is dry.
Note: Glue is only used on the back
sides of the cards so that none will be
visible to spoil the appearance of the
fabric when the 2 cards are joined and
the mirror is complete.
11. Take the second square of card and
cover 1 side with batting. Place

the second large square of fabric
on top of the batting and turn the
work over. With the card facing
you, fold the excess fabric to the
back, gluing it in place and pulling
it taut as you go. Again use clips to
hold it firm until dry.
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Findings such as beads or buttons

Cotton fabric for printing your own

Transfer product such as: Bubble

process, follow the manufacturers

Painting your fabric

enhance or highlight parts of your

and to press on the wrong side of

2. With your paintbrush, paint your

fabric. I like to paint with one

Making the coaster tiles

squares and cut 412" squares from

backing square, with the right

3. If necessary, press your fabrics

with a dry iron (no steam) on a

approximately 2" to turn the tile

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to make sure the coaster turns

side. Again, make sure to cover

and stuff each coaster with batting.

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Glam-To-Go for gadgets

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on tracing paper and trace its

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