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Jun 11, 2010

Just In Time for the 4th Part 4



Above, we have several options for backgrounds.  Some work well, other.....the eagle gets lost or the background is too busy.  The variegated background is one of my favorites, so that's a possibility.  The night sky fabric is also a great background.  It pays to audition several fabrics and if you still can't choose, leave the project up on your design wall for a couple of days to think about it.  And, of course, you can always ask your blogging friends for advice.  They often have a wealth of knowledge with a long distance viewpoint.


I decided to go with a patriotic theme.  I chose several shades of reds and tone-on-tones and a wonderful blue starry fabric.  I cut strips of the chosen fabrics into varied widths just to make things interesting, then sewed them together.  Using our great "flag" as a guide for the correct stripes, I then added the starry corner.
Now to add the eagles......perfect. 
But now I'm thinking about just using one eagle!
That's the ticket. 
News Flash!!!!!!!
Once you decide on your arrangement, iron the eagle into position.  You are almost home.
At this point, you could decide whether or not to stitch your design down.  Since this is a wall hanging and will not be used on a bed, you could choose not to stitch around your eagle.  The adhesive is very strong and can hold up to hand washing and the drip dry method.

5 comments:

Betsy said...

Rhonda, it is beautiful!

The Calico Cat said...

Love the eagles & I have enjoyed the tutorial - but I would have used a natural background...

Erin Wallace said...

Thanks for following Dropped Stitches! Following your blog now!

xo Erin

Barb said...

Amazing wall hanging....thanks!

prashant said...

it is beautiful!
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