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Monthly Project for June, 2002

Flag Projects

It's only a few short weeks away 'til July 4th 2002. Our flag projects offer a little something for the inside and outside of your home:

• Start off with a nylon flagpole size "Old Glory" measuring approx. 3' x 5' finished
• Welcome your family and friends with a door banner flag bordered with blue & gold pineapples, the international symbol of hospitality
• Red, white & blue napkins will be a hit at your July 4th picnic or dinner
• Cozy up with a flag & Hawaiian print pillow as you watch parades on TV
• Spread your "Patriotic Mickey Mouse" lap blanket on the lawn for a comfortable seat to view the fireworks!

All these projects are quick and easy, and make wonderful additions to your family's holiday collection to be enjoyed year after year. Please email any questions you may have to: lani@gotfabric.com

Have a fun and memorable July 4th!
Malama pono, (take good care)
Lani

*Read through directions BEFORE starting any project

Pre-washing is NOT necessary. Warning: be careful with your iron. Nylon melts quite easily. I did NOT iron this project, I simply finger pressed the seams before stitching.

PROJECT 1 - Nylon 3' x 5' Flag

Materials Needed

• 1 flag panel - Product Code: clr1-056
• 1 pkg twill tape 1" wide
• Thread to match

Sewing

1. Finish the top, right side & bottom of flag.
2. Turn edges 1/4", then 1/4" again and topstitch.
3. For the left side press the twill tape in half and "sandwich" flag edge in between.
4. Topstitch down both edges.
5. Place (3) buttonholes or grommets on twill tape, one at the top, the bottom and the center.

Projects 2,3 & 4 utilize our cotton Flag panel-Product Code: clr1-049
*Prewash BEFORE cutting

PROJECT 2 - Door Flag Banner

Materials Needed

• 1 miniflag (from panel)
• Hawaiian print 2/3yd
• thread
• 1/2" wood dowel 36" long

Cutting

1. Cut one flag from panel.
2. Hawaiian Print: Cut 2 pcs 2-3/4" x 22" for sides
3. Cut 3 pcs 5-3/4" x 25-1/2" for top, bottom & sleeve Trim flag edges if needed to square. First stitch side pieces to flag using 1/4" seam; finish seam by serging, zigzag or pinking; press seam away from flag.
4. Repeat above for top and bottom pieces.
5. Pin remaining piece for sleeve to top of flag border, right sides together and stitch 1/4" seam.
6. Finish bottom and sides of banner by turning 1/4" and 1/4" again, press and topstitch. Finish sleeve by aligning with top border, press under 1/4" and topstitch along seam where border meets the flag. Insert dowel and hang on door or wall with cup hooks.

Project 3 - Stars & Stripes Napkins

Materials Needed

• (2) napkin squares cut from flag panel
• thread
• Refer to Archives Sept. 2001 for instructions to finish edges

Project 4 - Flag Pillow w/Hawaiian print envelope back

Materials Needed

• (1) mini flag from panel
• 2/3 yd. Hawaiian print
• thread
• 22" pillow form

Sewing

1. Square flag if needed.
2. Cut Hawaiian print (2) pieces 22-1/2" x 20"; on each piece finish one 22-1/2" edge by zigzag, serge or pink.
3. Fold finished edge wrong sides together creating a 6" hem andtopstitch along finished edge; repeat for second piece.
4. Place one backing piece along top of flag, right sides together aligning raw edges & pin.
5. Place second piece along bottom of flag overlapping top piece, right sides together & pin.
6. Stitch completely around outer edge of pillow 1/4" - 3/8" seam.
7. Clip corners, turn right side out and insert pillow form.

Project 5 - Patriotic Mickey Mouse Lap Quilt

Materials Needed

• (1) Mickey panel (sorry, out of stock)
• 1-3/4yds Hawaiian print
• 1-1/4yds fleece
• thread

Sewing

1. Trim selvage edges from Mickey panel
2. Cut Hawaiian print as follows:
   1. (1) piece 45" square
   2. (2) pieces 3-1/4" x 45"(top & bottom)
   3. (2) pieces 5-1/2" x 45" (sides) Stitch 5-1/2" x 45" pieces lengthwise down each side of panel using 1/2" seams; press seams toward panel edge.
   4. Layer fleece, 45" square Hawn. print right side up and Mickey panel right side down; stitch sides ONLY using 1/2" seams; turn right side out and press.
   5. Press 3/8" from each edge lengthwise of remaining Hawn print pieces 3-1/4" x 45"; fold in half lengthwise and press.
   6. Pin one piece across top of quilt, sandwiching panel/fleece in between; tuck ends under for clean finish.
   7. Topstitch across the edge making sure to catch the piece on the underside.
   8. Repeat for the bottom of the quilt with the remaining piece.