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Kuba Cloth Inspired Wall Hanging Visit DIY's Craft Lab to learn how to create a soft-sculptured hanging headboard. From "Craft Lab" episode DCLB-147

Guest Lisa Shepard Stewart joins host Jennifer Perkins and demonstrates how to create a soft-sculptured hanging headboard out of burlap and African-inspired appliques.

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	Guest Lisa Shepard Stewart uses burlap and African inspired appliques to create this unique wall hanging.
	Figure A

Kuba Cloth Inspired Wall Hanging

Designed by Lisa Shepard Stewart.

Materials:

burlap in neutral tones
HTCW Trans Web paper-backed fusible web
Stitch Witchery fusible tape
fabric glue
steam iron
decorative threads or yarns (optional)
curtain rod or tree branch — length of finished wall hanging width

1. Cut backing fabric to desired size. Stabilize with fusible interfacing. Hem the raw edges using fusible tape.

2. Apply fusible web to the burlap for the applique (2-3 neutral shades).

3. Cut applique shapes from the fabric.

4. Arrange and fuse appliques into place (figure A).

5. If desired, outline the appliqué shapes with large running hand stitches in textured yarn or heavy threads.

6. Installation of curtain rod and headboard on the wall at desired height.

Tips:

• Try some of those fancy decorative sewing machine stitches around each applique for a more authentic look.

• Cut larger shapes; shapes that are too small get "lost" in the design.

RESOURCES :

African Accents: Fabrics and Crafts to Decorate Your Home
by Lisa Shepard
0873417895
Krause Publications

GUESTS :

Lisa Shepard Stewart
Cultured Expressions Inc.
Website: www.culturedexpressions.com
E-mail: info@culturedexpressions.com