Supplies Needed:
16"x20" painting canvas
feed sack or fabric of choice (at least 20"x24")
quilting filler
upholstery nails (I found decorative flower heads)
cotton twine or jute twine
staple gun and short staples
super glue
flat nose pliers
I doubled the quilting filler to add thickness to the canvas, but enough to keep the design on the feed sack flat. {To give it a French-tuft look, add several layers of the filler or use a very thick filler and run a needle and thread through the back and pull tight, as you would when sewing on a button).
Center the feed sack on the canvas and flip over. Staple the edges to the back of the canvas.
Run the cotton twine in a criss-cross pattern over the board and staple each run to the back. Push the upholstery nails through each cross section.
Flip the board over and clip off the ends of the nails with pliers. (My dad helped me with this part....they are tough little nails.) After the ends are clipped, super glue the nails to the fabric.....make sure to do this on the backside not the front.
LOVE it. You are so crafty, i love the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteAdorable! I still want to try to make the one you made for Alexa. Thanks for sharing,
ReplyDeleteJennie
Oh my! I think I may have to make one of these. I've always wanted a memo board but I wasn't to fond of the styles out there these days. :) Thank you for sharing your talents,
ReplyDeleteKim
Cute! where do you find your feed sacks?
ReplyDeleteI look through antique stores, garage sales, and auctions. Also, if you are looking for the burlap type, you can find those at greenhouses (sometimes Menards) after items have been shipped to the store. Coffee houses might have some too, but typically you will find those only at the locations that import and grind their own coffee. Your best bet would be basement antique deals. :-) Happy shopping.
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