Queen of Hearts Fabric Festoon

It is time to turn on your heart light and this project is sure to be a hit around the home, studio, or office. I have created this festoon using fabric, but you could also do one using pretty pattern papers.

Technique:
(1) Cut out craft batting in Gothic Arch Shapes. Add a layer of lace over the body of the arch and stitch along top and bottom.

(2) Cut out a piece of cheesecloth (rectangle shape) and add to center of arch. Cut a square of muslin or eyelet fabric and add to center. Stitch these two pieces in place with machine (or use Tacky glue).

(3) Print out Royalty images and glue on to cheesecloth/muslin squares with Tacky glue. Place wax paper over image and set heavy objects on top to “flatten” the piece. Allow time for image to dry and set up.

(4) Add Silver Stickles along the edge of image. Set aside while the glitter sets up and drys.

(5) Sew pink lacy trim to top of arch and add pink beads by stitching into place. Trim off access on edges.

(6) Add buttons and seed beads by hand stitching into place on arch.

(7) Place arch on muslin or eyelet fabric and machine stitch around entire edge. Trim close to edge with pinking shears.

(8) Place arch on pink pattern fabric and machine stitch around entire edge. Trim close to edge with pinking shears.

(9) Create lace rosettes by running a gathering stitch through lace. You want to create a “circle” with the lace. Once you have enough gathered, pull and tie ends. Stitch ends together to close off rosette. Add a button and flower to center. Glue in center of arch.

(10) Stitch pink lacy trim in “loops” at the top of arch. Thread ribbon and lace through loops and tie ribbon strands to create garland for hanging.

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