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Old 12-13-2009, 03:50 PM
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I love those!! You have to color them. It will be so beautiful!
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Old 12-13-2009, 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
How big are they?
They are 45 inches tall and 35 inches wide.
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Old 12-13-2009, 04:59 PM
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I can't wait to see what you decide to do with them :D:D:D
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They are cotton.

Designed by Janet McCafferty for Better Homes and Gardens (c) 1978 Meredith Corp. (this is printed on the first panel)
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I would frame it! Make great wall art as is!
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Embelish! Make embroidery threads, little buttons, golden floss, pompoms, etc. Make it 3-D.
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Originally Posted by kathy
I would but fabric markers and color them and make a wholecloth .
If I use fabric markers what brand do you suggest?
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Old 12-13-2009, 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by deedum
I would frame it! Make great wall art as is!
Hmmm what place could frame them as big as they are????
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So many great ideas!
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Old 12-13-2009, 05:04 PM
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Henry, you can get the basic powdered dyes in the primary colors and mix them with a little bit of aloe vera clear gel. When you paint them on, the gel helps keep the color in place. You can mix your own colors and it will not be as expensive as fabric painting pens. The aloe washes out when you are all done. You would need to use a setting agent on it. If you use acrylic paints which are cheaper, can thin them down with the gel too so the fabric will not be as thick. This will not bleed or cause problems when laundering. I just heat set it when I am done with an iron and a paper bag on top of the fabric.
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