Beautiful Bunting

When my daughter returned from the UK last year, she brought with her the inspiration of using bunting as a decoration. In the last twelve months I have had a lot of fun making, and pleasure from using and looking at several different styles of bunting.

Our deck is often the venue for for various social gatherings and these decorations have helped to set the scene.

My first attempt was made from pretty floral fabrics to celebrate summer, this was followed by two Christmas lengths in appropriate fabrics; then a black and white themed tea party inspired black and white bunting. Next came a length made from broiderie anglaise with a strawberry pattern to adorn a bedroom in the sky and then a country style with additional lace for a spare room.

I am delighted with the effect achieved by using vintage doilies, a great way to look at these often forgotten, miniature works of art, and to make effective use of my doily stash..

My most recent project was made from a length of Christmas fabric that I acquired from a local car boot sale some months ago. I couldn't think how to use the fabric to best effect and decided to cut round the motives and make bunting in a different shape. I am pleased with the result, I may add some additional adornments nearer to Christmas, which is fast approaching

Finally, for now, some paper doily bunting, that looked very effective hanging on our front fence.

I look forward to further inspiration...
Simply Susan