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A quick post today sharing a small fabric wall hanging I made using Eclectic Elements fabric.  You could use the same idea to create a runner (wouldn't that look good for Thanksgiving?)....just saying.

Here is what you will need to make one:

Scraps of six coordinating Eclectic Elements fabrics for front
1/2 yard of Eclectic Elements fabric for the back
Craft felt (3 colors for the heart and leaves)
1/2 yard Warm and Natural batting
7 vintage buttons in varying sizes
Heat’n Bond Ultra Hold
embroidery floss
Sizzix Alterations Block Talk Die
Sizzix Alterations Mini Hearts Set
Vagabond machine
Sewing machine

Directions:
Note: 1/4” seam allowance used throughout

1. Cut Eclectic Elements fabric into short strips 2 - 4" wide. Cut a few different widths for each print.
2. Stitch fabric strips together, working out from the block that will have the word on it.
3. Continue adding strips till the piece is approximately 12 x 15”.  Press seams flat.
4. Layer batting and quilt top together.  Quilt as desired.
   
   
   
5. Iron Heat’n bond to small pieces of felt.
6. Use Sizzix Alterations Block Talk and Mini Hearts to cut out letters and heart.
7. Iron letters onto patchwork top in desired block.
8. Sew buttons and leaves beside word.
9. Iron heart next to word.  Top stitch with embroidery floss.
10. Cut a piece of Eclectic Elements fabric approximately 1” larger on all sides, than the quilt. Example: if quilt top is 12 x 15” the backing should be 14 x 17”
11. Lay quilt top on top of backing.  Pin into place.  Roll edges of fabric onto front side to form binding.
12. Stitch binding in place with machine or by hand.

Finished Size 12 x 15”

Eclectic Elements Giveaway

I have some fabric to give away today so you can make a wall hanging all your own.  Just leave me a comment and I will pick 4 winners on Saturday morning (Sept 13th).  

now carry on, 

paula

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