Wednesday, June 9, 2010

{guest post} jenny haas


i'm so happy to have jenny haas of {jenny haas photography} on the blog today.
she created these adorable embroidery hoops that can be used for your bridesmaids to carry down the aisle to add a unique twist to a country wedding.

{materials}
scissors
vintage fabric
pencil/pen
embroidery hoop
glue {optional}
string/ribbon/twine

{directions}
{1.} cut your fabric into a square, and make it a little larger than the size of your embroidery hoop. {make sure there are two sides to it, so the back side of the final product looks nice}.
{2.} take the largest outer rim of the quilt hoop and put it on top of the fabric. trace around the edge with a pencil and cut out the circle. 
{3.} once you cut out the circle, flip the fabric so each bad side is back to back {the good side of the fabric should be on the outside}, then put a dab of glue on the inside of the edges {not the middle} to hold the fabric together.
{4.} once the glue has dried, place the fabric into the quilting hoop and secure. {glue is optional}
{5.} the final step includes cutting the string, or ribbon of your choice and tying it to the top of the hoop.


jenny also suggests cutting out letters {with your initials, or "mr. & mrs."} and adding them to create a banner to hang above your cake or gift table.

17 comments :

  1. Embroidery hoops always work so beautifully in a wedding or party!! This idea is great and super stylish.

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  2. these are gorgeous!! what an amazing idea.

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  3. oh this is SOOOOO sweet! It reminds me of my grandma who lives out in the country (which is only a GOOD thing), it totally looks like something she would make!

    -elizabeth

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  4. So pretty - and what a great gift for someone!

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  5. I'm in awe of her talent!! So beautiful!

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  6. This is the most darling this EVER! THank you for sharing with us, Jenny!

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  7. Oh I love this idea! Huge fan of embroidery hoops - and this is just adorable. Thanks for sharing.

    Also, meant to ask - did you find your drawers this weekend on your outings? I hope so!

    xoxo
    kristi

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  8. These are SO sweet! I love her photography, too!

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  9. That is SO SO SO cute!!!! How creative!

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  10. I'm so glad you liked it...jenny did a great job!

    @kristi - i had no luck with the drawers but i'm not giving up that easily

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  11. I love the look of these hoops, especially your idea of using them as a banner. I think they'd be adorable in a tree, too, at the ceremony or reception.

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  12. Super cute...we love this personal touch!

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  13. What a fabulous idea, these are unique and simply stunning!

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