Gosh, you all are so sweet! Thank you for the nice comments about my new studio - if I could, I'd have everyone over for tea, lemon scones, and crafty conversation :)
My fabric panels are super simple and I wanted to share how I made them. The inspiration was what many of us face when we have fabric we love but can't bear to cut it - what to do? I used foam core, double stick tape (I like poster tape especially or ones available for scrapbookers) and wall putty to put them all together. Cut your foam core to accommodate the piece of fabric that you are using. Make sure you have about 1" to 1 1/2" of fabric to fold over to the backside.
Place the double stick along the edges of the foam core, gently pull the fabric over each corner and press down onto the tape, and then working from opposite sides, gently pull taut the fabric along the sides and press down onto the tape.
I used wall putty to put them up so I wouldn't have a bunch of little holes in the wall. It also makes it easy to move them around and take down if you want to use a panel as a background for a picture; see here.
If you don't want to wrap the fabric around (or there just isn't enough fabric to do it) then put the double stick tape along the edges on the front and press your fabric on. You might need to neaten the edges a bit.
I think it would be so cool to create a whole quilt on the wall with the panels butted up next to each other, don't you? There's actually a ton of stuff that would be fun to do using this method. If anyone gives it a try let me know, I'd love to see!
simply beautifull.............
Posted by: Somil | 03/12/2012 at 07:56 AM
You should post this to "pinterest" if you haven't already. Can't wait to try it.
Posted by: Terry Davis | 12/04/2011 at 05:14 PM
What a great idea! One of my winter projects is to spring-clean and downsize my workroom. This is indeed a fabulous idea for the fabric bits that are too small to use and too big to toss in the recycling bin! Thanks so much!
Posted by: Beti | 08/20/2011 at 12:18 AM
Thank You I LOVE YOU, do you know how much money you saved me from buying a pice of wall art that wont be even as nice as this
Posted by: izzy | 07/12/2011 at 07:22 PM
They look fantastic..and so easy to do :)
Posted by: Antoinette | 04/06/2011 at 02:14 AM
lovely...fantatic idea...so cheap..so handy & so beautiful....brilliant
Posted by: sakina | 02/26/2011 at 12:35 AM
Stupenda questa decorazione delle pareti con i pannelli di tessuto, grazie per il tutorial!
Posted by: Maria | 01/30/2011 at 11:53 AM
Such a great idea! Thanks!
Posted by: Darlene S. | 12/10/2010 at 04:36 PM
really nice site, i really like what you do..
Thanks
Posted by: گپ | 08/10/2010 at 12:06 PM
hi there - just found more by chance your blog and your fabric panels which look nice. Was just doing recently something very similar, also because I wanted to show a bit more of the nice Kimono fabric I have got.
Cheers from Tokyo - BCOME
Posted by: BCOME | 06/30/2010 at 07:44 AM
I will certainly do it, it's a beautiful way to show off some favorite fabrics that you love and can't bear to use...yet...
Posted by: Van | 06/18/2010 at 06:10 AM
well goodness.
i am in love.
your blog is an absolute gem.
i featured you as my 100th post. lucky you.
-ang
Posted by: Angela Brian | 06/18/2010 at 01:26 AM
I've seen this done with canvas stretcher sticks. This seems easier, though. Thanks!
Also, if you don't want to finish the edges and end them short, you could always glue ribbon on them to make them look more finished.
Posted by: Cristina | 08/17/2009 at 05:30 PM
Absolutly BRILLIANT!
Posted by: Sue | 07/15/2009 at 11:12 AM
Awesome, thx =D
Posted by: dee | 06/22/2009 at 04:05 AM
This is a perfect idea! Especially for a beautiful piece of fabric that my Mom purchased for me in Hawaii years ago...I've just never wanted to put my scissors to it! I can't wait to put it up on my wall where I can see it and it will always remind me of her!
Posted by: Laura | 01/15/2009 at 10:56 AM
thanks so much.good
Posted by: 蜂王浆 | 12/25/2008 at 10:42 PM
thanks.
Posted by: 杭州店面装修 | 12/25/2008 at 10:39 PM
Thanks for the tutorial!
Love every thing ,you make it Gorgeous!
Love your pets, :))...
Posted by: shana | 09/21/2008 at 01:33 PM
thank you .
Posted by: منتدى كوره | 07/23/2008 at 03:00 AM
you have such user friendly tutes and I just love the stuff you make and the overall feel to your blog, thanx for sharing
Posted by: Monique | 03/04/2008 at 07:55 AM
This is a fantastic idea! I've been wanting to do some funky art over the bed, but wasn't sure what to do. I'd decided to use fabric, but then I got stuck. Thanks for some amazing inspiration! :) I'll be back to visit your blog again...
Christina, aka The Happy Slob Housecleaner
Posted by: HappySlob | 02/27/2008 at 12:49 PM
I love the way you stapled the corners. Wish I had done it this way. I also like the arrangement/collage of panels.
My fabric panels are evenly spaced and all the same size, but I am really happy with the project results.
http://areallygoodname.com/2008/02/26/fabric-panel-wall-art-weekend-project/
Posted by: Fabric Panel Attempt | 02/26/2008 at 09:24 PM
When you are showing the purse organizers, there is a black and white office mat beneath it. Is this something that you have or do you know where to get them. Love the fabric posted on foam core and the purse liners.
Thanks, Darlene
Posted by: Darlene | 02/07/2008 at 02:14 PM
^____^ This is so simple yet so brilliant! I'm looking forward to the sale at Fabricland tomorrow!
Posted by: Sara | 01/01/2008 at 10:45 PM