I'm still sewing. I have nowhere to put my Christmas tree mat, my tables are full of crafting stuff, so I thought it might look good hanging on the wall. And it does. It looks really nice.
I stitched a channel on the back, used the hem of an old sheet I had been cutting up.
The thick wire going through it was a spoke from an old patio umbrella. It sticks out about an inch at each end and with a piece of cord tied on to it, it's perfect for hanging. The wire can be pulled out and it can be used flat on a table if preferred. Good eh!
Raining all day today so it's carry on sewing. Oscar has just come back in, filled his face, now on his chair cleaning his face. Mayze has gone back to bed, and Heidi is on the kitchen windowsill. All is well. ilona
"Spoke from an old patio umbrella," your solutions are just brilliant.
ReplyDeleteI love your Christmas tree mat and agree that it makes a terrific wall hanging! Glad you enjoyed your workshop!
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful. My kind of art.
ReplyDeletehi ilona mayze and heidi oh and dear oscar - like your sweeties my two are doing the same eating, grooming, watching the outside world and sleeping. they only go out when the rain stops for a short while. cats are very good company and benny is so so loving amy too. i love your wall hanging its beautiful. you give me inspiration to do something next year maybe sewing patchwork etc. i am a carer and can be difficult to find the time but will make an effort next year. lots of love to you and the darlings.xxxx liz
ReplyDeleteYour wall hanging is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHazel c uk
Absolutely lovely. Glad you enjoyed making it. All of the ladies did well, didn't they ? I like the trees design best.
ReplyDeleteLovely wall hanging!
ReplyDeleteIts beautuful Ilona i love your mantle display x
ReplyDeleteI really like it as a wall hanging, Ilona. It’s so vibrant and will be able to stay as a winter wall hanging rather than just Christmas.
ReplyDeleteYour wall hanging looks great above the fire place.It all looks very homely.No wonder Oscar has moved in!Its been a very rainy day here in Leicester but me,my mam and sister had made arrangements to go into town.So into town we went!Had a lovely meal at Weatherspoons..Tuna and cheese panini and chips,plus a pint of Guinness..all for £5.39p,Well, we have to have a treat now and again!xx
ReplyDeleteThe new wall hanging looks lovely, it's great tomhave fun making something then hanging it where you can enjoy it every day.
ReplyDeleteIf you are wanting to hang something without a string or wire, you can make the sleeve on the back in 2 parts, with a small gap exactly in the middle.
Then insert a thin rod or length of wood and hang directly on to a hook or nail from the rod exposed in the gap.
Happy making .
Love the wall hanging Ilona, perfect spot for it.
ReplyDeleteHello ilona, thats a good idea for the trees in the snow, looks realy nice.
ReplyDeleteHave a good day :)
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Hi Ilona, your so right. Your Christmas hanging looks just lovely. You are very clever, I am not crafty at all. I do however like to admire the work of others yours included. Lisa W. Tasmania, Australia.
ReplyDeleteThat picture is really festive,lovely,you have worked well on that!
ReplyDeleteMakes a very attractive wall hanging, and I always delight in your inventive uses for broken and discarded items. The way you've adapted this for hanging up is something I will use in future - thank you.
ReplyDeleteI like how you displayed your trees on the wall. Good idea how you hung it as well. I'm slowly getting things out for Christmas. Chilly here in my part of Oregon. Very cold nights. Rain on the weekend! Take care!
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