Tuesday, January 25, 2011

patchwork fabric wall decor

Last week I decided that the guest bedroom needed some decor above the bed. I scored this huge rug hooking hoop at JoAnn for $6.99 ((I say scored as if I know how much they normally cost)) and knew I'd put fabric in it.  I've done lots & lots of embroidery hoop framed fabric. This time, though, I didn't want to just put a big chunk of pretty fabric in there. 

I decided to grab random fabrics from my stash, cut random pieces of said fabrics that somewhat matched the comforter on the bed ((the comforter is actually from my sophomore year of college & I still love it)) & piece them together in no particular order...no rhyme or reason people. That's what fast projects are about. 

I love the way it turned out! 

((wouldn't this photo be a fun blog header?))
I felt like the font was appropriate for the project :)



love. 

p.s. stay tuned for a giveaway tomorrow from one of my wonderful sponsors! hint: fabric goodness. :)


Posted by Kim at 3:01 PM
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26 comments:

  1. mandiegirlJanuary 25, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    super cute Kim! :)

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  2. gina luvJanuary 25, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    loving the bright colors:)
    gina

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  3. ColeJanuary 25, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    I love it! May copy this idea. and yes that would make a super cute header.

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  4. BrookeJanuary 25, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    oh mercy...so stinkin' cute. Well done! xo

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  5. thursdayJanuary 25, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    oh wow! that's a heck of a hoop! it looks lovely hanging above that comforter.

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  6. Sarah-AnneJanuary 25, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    craftiness at it's best, kim! and man, that sucker is huge. i wish their was a Joann's around here so i could whip one up.
    Sarah-Anne

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  7. Megan M.January 25, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Amazing! I love it! Did you make the quilt on the bed too?

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    You hung my skirt on your wall. Well done.

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  9. lindseyJanuary 25, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    i love huge or mini versions of a totally normal thing! i'm working on a garland of little teeny embroidery hoops. love your wall art!

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  10. Jasmine IrisJanuary 25, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    so gorgeous! :)

    jasminephilbrick.blogspot.com

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    I love the way that turned out! It even matches the bed.

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  12. Lindsay - Paint Me A PictureJanuary 25, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    very nice. i want one of those hoops.

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  13. ErinJanuary 25, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Love it. Blog header for sure! do it.

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  14. LauraJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    This looks great! I love that comforter too.

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  15. megan laneJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    it's so pretty and cheery! i have actually been trying to figure out what to do with the wall space above my bead too! am thinking some kind of bunting..

    i'm glad i'm not the only married lady with a girly bedroom :)

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  16. Nicole JeannetteJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Hey! I just discovered your blog and I'm your newest follower. I really like it :)

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  17. Midwest ElleJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    Love it! I have recently fell in love with hoops and need to look into learning different techniques to use them.

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  18. AriJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    Oh I'm so glad you decorated my room! :)

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  19. CatJanuary 26, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    I completely love this! I have a frame that I'm debating painting and wasn't sure what to do with it. It's a mirror right now but I was thinking of framing fabric, I LOOOVE this idea! I think I may make one for my bedroom too, we just moved and got a new comforter and our room needs some punch of color!

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  20. louJanuary 26, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    oh i love it and the hoop is huge! i think patchwork is a bit tricky... combining lots of different fabrics isn't always easy but you did a superb job. lovely.

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  21. callieJanuary 26, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    gah! i LOVE this. the possibilities for embroidery hoops truly are endless!

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  22. AuburnJanuary 26, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    My sister has that same comforter!

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  23. Marie C.January 26, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    What a great idea! I love innovative art!

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  24. molly june.January 26, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    whoa! LOVE! i didn't even know they made hoops that big! who knew? :)

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  25. Laura @ Just For LoveJanuary 26, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Adoooorable! Happy new follower here :) Looking forward to reading more of your super cute blog.

    Lots of love!
    Laura

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  26. Quilt fabricJanuary 29, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    Nice innovation! Really cute. I've got two thumbs up for this.

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