I love bargain fabric! I can't help it, it's in my DNA! I come from a long line of quilters.
Several months ago, I bought fabric samples from a local store that was going out of business. I paid $1.00 per sample! I knew that they would come in handy for recovering a chair cushion or making a pillow cover! But I found picture frame stretchers from IKEA at the local thrift store. I paid $2.00 per stretcher! What a bargain! I wished for more, but only found 2 of them.
So, here is my $3.00 artwork! Simple to make! See how below!
You will need to assemble your stretcher. You can buy these stretchers at craft stores, like Hobby Lobby. They aren't very expensive! Very easy! Next.....
Press your fabric! I used Magic Sizing on mine! Next....
Attach your fabric to the stretcher. You can use a staple gun or small nails! Be sure to attach the fabric by one nail or staple on each side of the frame. It will hold your fabric taunt while you finish each side. Corners can be tricky, I use the same technique as wrapping a box for a present to get square corners. You can do it!
As you can tell from the different fabric, I did two pictures using my fabric samples. I am thinking I will hang one in my bedroom or bathroom and the other in the entrance hall with my orange mirror! I LOVE A BARGAIN!
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