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Paper Star Pin
Approximate Time: 30-60 minutes
You will want to lay each layer on top of the other so your cut out can be done at the same time. This assures your shape sews together exactly the same. Cut out your shapes, and sew together with the needle and a single crochet thread, of a color that matches the other embellishments. This one is Americana colors, which are burgundy, tan, and navy.
With the needle and thread, just do a binding stitch around the edges, and glue the end near or just under the pin back or magnet.
Either put some thread through the buttons or leave them open, and glue them on. Glue on any other embellishments you want with the raffia. When dry, turn over and glue the pin back.
Now, you can also make these into magnets, but if you do, glue the magnet to the back first, as it needs to lay on a flat surface. Then, do the front, and then sew them together.
When done, put a last coat of shellac on the thread, too. Spraying will save time, but if you are only making one, I would go with the least mess and just brush on.
This star is just 2.5 inches from tip to tip, so it's perfect for a pin or magnet. You can make something bigger and make them into a mobile or wall hanging with some more raffia, thread, or ribbon.
N-JOY!
By Sandra from Salem, OR
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02/26/2009
How is it what? Will be happy to answer any questions, just need to know what it is...Poor But Proud.
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