Harvest Banner Alternative Ideas

 

Here are some alternative ideas for your Harvest Banner......  the basic materials and instructions are the same as the Harvest Banner we made at the Make 'n Take (see previous posting here on the blog).  Use these ideas to spark your creativity to make your banner unique!

Assembly alternatives (Alt.):

Alt. 1.  Before cutting out the triangle flags, back the burlap with iron-on pellon to help reduce the fraying of the burlap.  Then cut out in triangles, add your lettering and attach to the hanging ribbon.  Your pellon needs to be 26” long and 7” wide.  Using the photo as your guide, lay the triangles on the pellon & follow the instructions for adhering to your fabric. ( Fig. A)      

               Fig A

Alt. 2.  Cut out triangle flags out of felt (or fabric) in the color of your choice using a pattern ½” larger on all 3 sides than they original pattern.  You can use a decorative edge scissor such as pinking shears, if desired.  Attach the felt (fabric) to the back of the burlap triangles with stitch witchery.  Add your lettering and attach to the hanging ribbon. (Fig. B)

              Fig B



       Fig B-1

Alt 3.  Follow instructions for cutting the triangles in Fig. B.  Instead of stitch witchery to join the triangles, stitch through both layers ¼” in from the edge of the burlap triangle.  Add your lettering and attach to the hanging ribbon.  (Fig. C)



        Fig C

Alt. 4.  Cut out triangle flags out of felt (or fabric) in the color of your choice, ¼” smaller on all three sides than they original pattern.  This can be done with a decorative edge scissor such as pinking shears, if desired.  Then cut a third triangle ¼” smaller than the felt (fabric) flag on all three sides in burlap.  Using stitch witchery join all three triangles together layering the largest burlap triangle on the bottom, the felt (fabric) triangle in the middle with the smallest burlap triangle on top.  Add the lettering and attach to the hanging ribbon. (Fig. D)



         Fig D

Alt. 5.  Follow the instructions for cutting the triangles in Fig. D.  Instead of using stitch witchery to join the triangles, stitch through all 3 layers ¼” in from the edge of the top triangle, using a thread color of your choice.  Then add your lettering and attach to the hanging ribbon.  (Fig. E)



         Fig E

Alt. 6.  Before assembling (but after lettering) go over each triangle flag with Mod Podge to stiffen and give a coating to the flags.  This will also help prevent fraying.  You can use gloss or flat.  Remember to place a protective covering over your table or work surface. 

Lettering alternatives: (Fig. F)

      1.    Using a Cricut or other cutting machine, cut out the letters for your banner in scrapbook paper, vinyl, or other material and glue them on each triangle.

2.    Freehand cut the letters out of the materials of your choice then glue them on the triangles.

3.    Using stencils (or freehand) paint the letters on your triangles with craft paints, paint pens or puffy paints.

                Fig F