Saturday, June 16, 2012

Easy "Quilted" Bookmark


I was recently trying to come up with some cheap, easy gifts that almost anyone can use. These bookmarks are super easy and quick to make.There really is no quilting involved, you just add interest by using your machine to add lines all over the bookmark. Super simple!


All you need is scrap fabric, 3 in. of ribbon, and some contrasting thread. You'll want some cotton for the front of the bookmark, and some duck cloth or canvas for the backing.
Cut out a 2 in. x 5 in. piece of your front and back fabric. If you want to, add a little basic embroidery, like the initials of the recipient. Place wrong sides of the fabric together, and sew around 3 sides.


Flip right side out, and stitch up the top, placing the ribbon - folded in half - in the center. You can hand stitch the top - which yields MUCH better results - or machine stitch. If you hand stich use an invisible stitch for best results. Get a how-to here.
Finally, "quilting." You can do absolutely any design. I chose something basic and easy, criss-cross lines. Instead of trying to do straight lines and having them come out horribly, I just did crooked lines all over.

                                       
And you're done! I might just make one for myself...

Keep Crafting,
-K

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