I've been collecting Fourth of July fabrics for the last few months because I wanted to make these pennant banners for decorations. I made a simple pattern if you'd like to try it yourself.
Here's a closer view of the fabrics I used. I think my favorite ended up being the red, white, and blue butterfly fabric. I'm going to make some more for my summer garden and I'll also be making some to put in the shop.
These are some river rocks that the kids and I painted last year. It's fun and easy and a great way to decorate. They're good for holding down tablecloths on a windy day too :)
Thanks for the pattern! I just made up a cute one for my daughter's 1st birthday.
Posted by: Becky | 09/19/2007 at 04:44 PM
I love the banner. I'm making one for my daughter's 10th b'day next month. They make a nice change from paper decorations.
Your work is very inspiring and motivating. Thanks for sharing.
Best wishes...B
Posted by: craftybernie | 07/08/2007 at 08:31 PM
Well I'm not the most patriotic person in the world but I have to say I LOVE THE BANNERS!!!!!!! I've been eyeing those in the Land of Nod catalog and have one in the works for my daughters' bedroom.
Posted by: bellablue | 07/08/2005 at 10:51 AM
Hehe, I used the same butterfly fabric to make 4th of July kerchifs for the dogs. http://setemupbarkeep.blogspot.com/2005/07/happy-july-4th.html
Posted by: shannon | 07/07/2005 at 07:28 AM
AHHH Adorable ..It makes me want to garden LOVE IT
Posted by: CraftyCowCreations | 07/07/2005 at 12:23 AM
I, too, have been wanting to make one of these with all sorts of fabrics. I'm more inclined to do it now that you've made it just one step easier by sharing your pattern. Did you thread them on a cord? I've thought I would sandwich the top edges in a bias tape, but yours would be more adjustable for different places by sliding them along the cord or rope, I suppose.
Posted by: Siri | 07/05/2005 at 11:29 PM
yay! i saw similar banners in land of nod and i've been wanting to make some for my office - thanks for the pattern!
Posted by: bess | 07/05/2005 at 09:47 AM
yay! i saw similar banners in land of nod and i've been wanting to make some for my office - thanks for the pattern!
Posted by: bess | 07/05/2005 at 09:46 AM
Great stuff! These would be great for lots of holidays, year after year.
Posted by: amanda8 | 07/04/2005 at 09:53 PM
Great stuff! These would be great for lots of holidays, year after year.
Posted by: amanda8 | 07/04/2005 at 09:52 PM
I love love those rocks, and banner!
Posted by: kimcarney | 07/04/2005 at 10:29 AM
love them! these are so fun!
happy 4th to you all!
Posted by: robin | 07/04/2005 at 07:31 AM
I love love love this. I've always wanted to do this from the Land of Nod Catalog! You are the BOMB...I'm so inspired!
Posted by: joy madison | 07/03/2005 at 09:55 PM
Thank you sooo much for your great ideas and for volunteering your patterns! I'm still amazed at the creations coming from Bella Dia! That's a wonderful idea with the rocks.
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Posted by: Kimberly | 07/03/2005 at 03:08 AM