DIY: Let’s circle back
Published 1:00 pm Wednesday, February 27, 2019
By Angela Moller
Angela Moller is the designer and artist at Homestead Design, a handcrafted home decor business she and her husband, Matt, operate from their local acreage. She is a partner at The Boutique at Dinah’s Style. A few of Angela’s favorite things include graphic design, gardening, hobby photography and incorporating vintage treasures into her home decor.
What you will need:
Embroidery hoop (any size)
Your choice of fabric
Artificial greenery
Twine
Scissors
Hot glue gun or pins
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- Choose an embroidery hoop. They’re readily available in multiple sizes at craft supply stores.
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- Choose a swatch of fabric that coordinates with your decor. You can also display vintage lace and handkerchiefs, heirloom embroidery or remnants of up cycled sweaters and flannels.
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- Arrange fabric over the smaller inner hoop, and place the larger outer hoop over the top, tightening the screw. Coordinating fabrics can be layered for an interesting look.
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- Trim edges of fabric, or tuck behind hoop and secure lightly with pins or a dab of hot glue if using material you’d rather not cut.
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- Add embellishments such as artificial greenery, paper flowers or burlap bows. Display one or multiple hoops in a grouping. They’re especially charming when paired with framed photos, signs and vintage dishes on a gallery wall. Swap out fabrics seasonally for fresh looks throughout the year.
