On this Patriot’s Day, many of us will pause to remember our loved ones.

Amanda here today with a timeless piece of decor to help you spark happy memories of your loved ones throughout the year.

I die cut a quote from iron-on transfer and adhered it to the polka dot specialty burlap from the Home+Made collection.  It was a bit of a beast to get the burlap into the hoop, but I finally figured out a way to do it and will show you below.

I didn’t have gold ribbon to make a bow, so I adhered two pieces of gold glitter tape together and folded it into a bow.  I stapled the layers together in the middle and adhered strips to make the knot and tails.

I die cut my quote from black iron-on transfer and ironed it directly to the top of the burlap.  I used a piece of parchment paper to protect the burlap from the direct heat of the iron.

The polka dot burlap from the Home+Made collection is super stiff which is great for die cutting and other cutting applications, but I wanted this little baby to fold around an embroidery hoop.  I tried several things to soften up the burlap, but the only thing that worked was getting it sopping wet.  I laid the burlap on my kitchen table and poured water right on top, patting it to help the water go all the way through.  I blotted it dry with a towel after it was nice and soaked.

I trimmed the excess burlap from around the quote and and held it up against a window so I could center the quote in the hoop.

Looking at the hoop like a clock, I started by folding and clipping the burlap to the inner hoop at 12 and 6 o’clock.  I then added clips at 3 and 9 o’clock.  I added the remaining clips, folding and pinching the burlap as I went along.

I let the burlap dry completely and then secured the outer hoop.  I then trimmed the excess burlap from the back of the hoop.


Have a great day!
Amanda

Supplies:
HOMEMADE BURLAP CARDSTOCK 12″X12″ WHITE DOT
AMERICAN CRAFTS GLITTER PAPER TAPE 3YD