Mr. and Mrs. Split Ampersand wedding announcement on burlap and framed for my son and future daughter in-law. (Last name hidden for privacy.) I asked them about it before I did it because I wanted to make sure they would like it. (I personally prefer a more heirloom look.) I used the Newspaper font in my Master Works II software to do their names and date. This design comes in several sizes. I used the 5x7 and with the words added at the bottom it fit perfect in an 8 x 10 frame.
I used a tightly woven burlap. At least as tight as I could find. It was called Springs Creative Burlap from Walmart. I went back for more and they were out of the natural color so the runners will be a little less tightly woven. But the point is that the embroidery was done on the tighter weave and even with that weave the stitches don't catch evenly giving it a rough look. It's ok for this project because the whole look is "rustic". I would not try to use a detailed design with small intricate parts on burlap. I'm working on the MR & MRS pennant banner now. Pictures later.
www.savvystitchesapplique.com[2] Mr and Mrs split ampersand applique
www.savvystitchesapplique.com[3] More Mr and Mrs design links
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463402Great work - the design, mat and frame go wonderfully together. :)
71664823This is cute... I'm doing something similar for my god-son and his bride-to-be. Thanks for the tip on using tightly woven burlap. I hadn't thought ahead to that, so you've helped me avoid a misstep!
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33350111374Nice work! I just picked up the designs. Thanks for the information!
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51302Matching Bunting MR & MRS.
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7075578118Very nice...I am sure it will take a prominent place in their new home.
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7239766017What a neat gift and it looks really professional. Love Chris
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234489Looks great. If your using the self-adhesive board be aware it can cause white or cream to yellow.
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by sewmom
edited 24 Jan 2015
Thank you. Good advice. Do you know what type of acid free product we could use instead? Just staple or tape it?
1135This looks so neat for a wedding gift and shows when the new household was established...also serves as a hint in case he forgets their anniversary. lol
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36064126010I have made one and plan to do another this week. I wasn't sure to frame, stretch over a canvas frame or make a yard flag. Unsure what fabric for a yard flag. I purchased a monogram flag for me and it has faded bad. It was the rip stop or whatever the flags are usually done in,too. Yours looks extremely well made.
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by sewmom
edited 24 Jan 2015
I backed the fabric with Kona cotton because the white stabilizer would have shown through. I sprayed adhesive and stitch basted the fabric to the burlap. Then I hooped tear away and used spray adhesive, pins, and a basting frame to keep it all in place while stitching. The finished item is mounted to a self adhesive cardboard you can get at craft stores. The frame came with the off white border. I always pick a frame that has plenty of room for all the layers. This one has the metal tabs you bend over in the back over the frame backing.
by sewmom
24 Jan 2015
I've heard of people using burlap with plastic coating for yard flags but I haven't done it.
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