Thursday, September 18, 2014

Award ribbons and scissor fob pincushions

I have finished the award ribbons for the Quilt Show and I am pleased with the results. I was able to print on the ribbon with my inkjet printer. This is how I did it:

I cut the ribbon to the desired length and painted the raw edges of the ribbon with clear nail polish to prevent fraying. I am using a soft satin ribbon which is difficult to trim with pinking shears. When the edges were painted with the polish I was able to pink them with no problem at all (I did this after the printing was done). 

I printed the text on paper, drew guide lines the width of my ribbon and applied double sided tape.

I placed the ribbon on the paper making sure to line it up with the guide lines and then ran it through the printer. Mine is a bottom loading printer so the ribbon was loaded facing down.
Once the ribbon was printed I let it sit on the paper for a few minutes to make sure the ink was dry. I carefully removed the ribbon from the paper and pinked the bottom edge.
The remaining award ribbon construction was according to the instructions on Nellie's blog


I've made some scissor fob pincushions to sell at the Members' Boutique at the Quilt Show this weekend. I've priced them at $4 each and hope that they will sell! Each one has a fussy cut front and a pretty backing to complement the front. I printed some little cards with scissors and strung the fob's loop through the scissors so people would understand what they are and how they are to be used. I think they would make great stocking stuffer gifts for sewists. Sure hope others feel the same! If you would like to make your own I published a tutorial here. In the tutorial I beaded the edge for a little sparkle.


When the quilt show is over I have some fun things planned. Next week I''ll be framing my Mom's latest small quilt. I wrote about this method here and have been asked for more detailed instructions with pictures so I'll share with you next week.


Tomorrow is the launch of Block 12 in my Value Proposition Hexagon Quilt Along. It is another fun, simple hexagon block. I used some striped fabric so start looking through your stash if you are sewing along! Until tomorrow, happy sewing!
Karen H

15 comments:

  1. I'm so glad you got the ribbon and printer to be friends! STUNNING award ribbons. The recipients are going to love them. Your scissor fob pincushions are fantastic too. Well done Karen!

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  2. I love your award ribbons, I made some for my seniors at an adult home who help me quilt Next year I would like to use your pattern.

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  3. Your Award Ribbons are beautiful and love your scissor fobs...very clever of you!

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  4. I love your award ribbons, I'm sure the winners will treasure them. Great packaging idea for the scissor fobs, I should think they'll be very popular.

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  5. Your ribbons look amazing, I bet the winners will be very happy to receive them, in more ways than one! And good luck with selling your fob cushions - a lovely idea.

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  6. I am looking forward to seeing all your items for the members sale. The fobs would be a great addition to all scissors. Now I just need something to attach to my needles!

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  7. the ribbons are pretty and I am sure those scissor fobs will sell right away!
    Kathie

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  8. Those award ribbons are wonderful; just so clever!

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  9. Wow! Such fabulous ribbons! I love your mom's latest quilt. You are both so creative!

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  10. With just know the winners of the ribbons will be so thrilled especially since you have made everything so special. I am so bummed that I won't be able to see your amazing quilts at the show. I am honored to have met you in cyberspace. Your Guild is very lucky to have you as a member. Thanks for all you do. I am praying You get a Ribbon. Hugs to you and your amazing Mom. Bunny

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  11. You should be pleased, the results are stunning.

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  12. Those scissors fobs are adorable--I'm sure they will sell in a snap! I know anyone lucky enough to win a ribbon will be thrilled--they are lovely.

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  13. Lovely ribbons - I hope the winners appreciate the work you did.
    Very clever packaging for the fobs - I'm sure they will sell pretty quickly.

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  14. Those ribbons look A-Mazing! Plus, if you don't sell all those scissor fobs within the first ten minutes, I'd be shocked. They are so prettily made and packaged - perfect stocking stuffers.

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  15. WOW! what awesome ribbons. I bet all those fobs sell!

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