from beanbag to bunting

~warning this post has evidence of me using the sewing machine~

a few weeks ago i found this gorgeous beanbag at the thrift shop and i knew it was destined for a new life...

spurred on by the thought of holding a market stall, i decided to turn this pretty material into bunting. after a little search on the net for some ideas i began my quest...

i cut and pinned my flags

at last my first flag sewn and turned the right way, yes sewn with the machine!!

on a roll i just couldn't stop...i am not sure how far apart to pin them so please tell me if i need to do it differently next time.

and here it is above our bed. the picture quality isn't that great...our next big want is a digital SLR...I'll keep dreaming @_@

and here it is above Mia's bed, it looks lovely, i will have to make some more.

unfortunately the bias binding i bought had some patches of colour on it which has shown up here, the flags are fully reversible though so i guess i can just turn it over to hide that messy spot.

it has found a resting place above my fabric and crafting table. i am hoping it will look lovely on my market table (when i finally have that stall)

i used the janomie sewing machine that used to belong to my mother in law and i feel quite good about my efforts. maybe a name change is in order :p

i follow a lady on twitter who does this for a living...hats off to her as she attempts to make a bunting with 200 flags!!

smooches

%*_*% rosey