Entertaining with Fabric Flowers by Kathy K. Wylie December 12, 2014 written by Kathy K. Wylie December 12, 2014 708 Who knew that Clover’s Kanzashi Flower Makers would come in so handy this holiday season? We learned how to make fabric flowers, how to layer different size flowers and fussy-cut fabric, and how to use the flowers for Christmas decorating and gift-wrapping. Now let’s see how fabric flowers can enhance our tables this season as we entertain family and friends. Entertaining with fabric flowers is quick, easy and …addictive? Wine Charm Have you ever put down your glass at a party then wondered which one it is? Here’s an elegant solution. Make extra-small-size Pointed Petal fabric flowers in a variety of different fabrics. Attach a hook & loop fastener to the back and wrap around each wine glass as an identifier. Fabric flower wine charm Napkin Rings Attach a Pointed Petal fabric flower to a length of elastic or a purchased ring and wrap around your table napkins. Fabric flower napkin ring Table Place Cards Planning a seating arrangement around the table? Try attaching a binding & hem clip to the back of a fabric flower. Fabric flower with binding clip Then it will be easy to clip the flower on a place card to let your guests know where to sit. It would also make a nice party favor – if you don’t mind parting with it! Fabric flower place card We hope you enjoyed learning how to make fabric flowers with a Kanzashi Flower Maker and that you found some good ideas for using them. And remember, you can change up the fabrics and use them all year round! How will you be entertaining with fabric flowers? Print this page or save as a PDF christmas craftschristmas fabricfabric flowershandmade christmas ornamentshow to make fabric flowerskanzashikanzashi flowers FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinRedditWhatsappTelegramEmail Kathy K. Wylie Kathy is a multiple international-award winning quilter specializing in appliqué techniques in a “contemporary traditional” style. She lectures and teaches all over the country at guilds, shops and quilt shows and is a CQA/ACC Certified Quilt Judge. Her work has been featured in magazines, and her designs are available as individual patterns as well as in her book “Sewflakes: Papercut Appliqué Quilts”. previous post Gift Wrapping with Fabric Flowers next post Quilting The Holiday Table Runner YOU MAY ALSO LIKE... HeatnBond Fusible Webs: results and insights from a... Mastering fusible web: HeatnBond TIPS for woven fabrics... Master Fusible Web: HeatnBond SOFTSTRETCH Tips for Stretchy... Mastering Fusible Web: types, uses, and essential TIPS What’s the difference between batting, stabilizers, interfacing, and... 7 easy steps to make a scrappy border... The fool-proof way to add borders to your... The easiest way to do fusible applique |... 5 easy steps to make paper pieced heart... 1 comment Laurie T December 15, 2014 - 11:49 am What sweet ways to use the fabric flowers! The more ideas the better. Thanks for sharing them with us. Reply Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.
