Sometimes you just need to wrap a twig in fabric.
Update: Degen asked about my technique, so here’s some more information:
At my local quilt store they save the tiny strips cut from fabric as they create fat quarters. Then, they bag them up and sell them. These are what I used, which means they’re cut on grain. I didn’t use any glue. I started like a bandage: lay the strip down in the area you’re about to cover and start wrapping. When I changed colors, I’d leave a tail of the first color and cover it in the same fashion with the new one. At the ends, I had to tie a few knots.
I’ve also used these fabrics for knitting. See this post.
Ellen Lindner
I love this idea!
Thanks, Mary Frances. It was fun.
You are so funny as well as talented. I want to wrap A twig too. So how do you do it? Bias strips ? Did you use glue? Great idea!
Hi Degen,
I’m glad you like the twig. It was fun.
At my local quilt store they save the tiny strips cut from fabric as they create fat quarters. Then, they bag them up and sell them. These are what I used, which means they’re cut on grain. I didn’t use any glue. I started like a bandage: lay the strip down in the area you’re about to cover and start wrapping. When I changed colors, I’d leave a tail of the first color and cover it in the same fashion with the new one. At the ends, I had to tie a few knots.
I’ve also used these fabrics for knitting:
http://adventurequilter.com/old-blog/2011/12/knitting-project-what-is-it/
This looks like fun!
Oh, yes, Mary, it was!
LOVE this Twig Art. Also the knitted strips. You ARE a knit wit!
Eleanor, you’re cracking me up! Yes, a “knit wit!”