Saturday, September 7, 2013

Hitchin' Days

I have been burning the midnight oil, these early days of September, consumed with a project.

My lovely little granddaughter is not so little any more, and will be marrying her best friend Daniel, in just two weeks.
She has plans for an outdoor wedding, rustic decorations, good Southern food, and maybe a little shindiggin' under the September night sky.

So back to the project part....
I wanted to make her some wedding bunting, to help make a festive mood.  Oftentimes it is hung inside the food tent, or used to decorate the tables, we're not sure yet where it will be used, maybe just hanging from tree to tree, as this example shows.
 
 
I chose vintage-patterned fabrics
 

 
 
 
 
This being my last one to cut with the pinking shears.
A beautiful print named "Coming up Roses" from the Olivia Audi collection.

 
Next step, to sew all the triangle flags and  ribbon inside the bias tape.
Seven hundred of them ......
I may be absent for awhile .

9 comments:

黄清华 Wong Ching Wah said...

Seen my mother in-law doing these, a lot of work !

donna baker said...

Oh I love those buntings. The fabrics are all beautiful. I bet that will be a spectacular wedding.

DJan said...

They are so pretty! And such a lot of work, dear Jo, but I know she will love love LOVE it! :-)

rusty duck said...

Gorgeous Jo, I love the fabrics you've chosen!

Stickhorsecowgirls said...

Oh, I do love buntings! Hope you will post pictures of the celebrations!

Kimberly said...

Looking forward to see the finishing touch! A gift like no other, made with love, to be treasured and passed on.

Denise said...

Hello :) I loved browsing Your pretty blog.It's just like one of My favorite magazines.I am now Your newest follower.Please drop by to have a cup of tea and a chat.Denise

DeniseinVA said...

It is going to look incredible Jo. Such pretty patterns and a lovely way to decorate a special celebration.

Michael said...

I LOVE bunting and plan to use some myself soon enough. :)