French Memo Board Union Jack Style

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• Step 1

  You will need:

  A piece of wood, particle board, cork board or notice board.

  A piece of fabric equal to the size of the wood (or cork, etc.) plus 3 inches on each side. (Pillow cases tend to be perfect!)

  A piece of batting, wadding, padding equal to the size of the base plus 2 inches on each side. (I actually sometimes use a small amount of old quilt cut to size.

  A staple gun (power or manual, it matters not) and enough staples to finish the job.

  Ribbon for each board.

  Split pins to put into the board where the ribbons cross. (It also keeps the ribbon on the board and in place!)

  Felt for the to cover the staples and split pin marks.

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  Step 2

  Lay out all the pieces and line up all your edges. Make sure to smooth down the fabric and batting, which could bunch up in the process.

• Step 3

  Staple, beginning at the center of each side by turns and then stapling the rest of each side based on whatever scheme you think works best. Pull on the fabric so it becomes taught and smooth.

• Step 4

  The corners are tricky, but the best method I've found it to staple each side's length out and then fold the corner into a diagonal over itself, like a diamond.

• Step 5

  Trim the edges of the fabric down to 1/4 - 1/2" to keep it neat.

• Step 6

  Step 5: Measure and cut your ribbons. First, measure corner to corner diagonally and cut those with about 2 inches to spare on each side.

• Step 7

  Cutting the rest of the ribbons isn't easy so use a tape measure, pieces of string, whatever you can to visualise the lengths and then cut them with a bit to spare, plus the usual 2" on each end to wrap over the frame.

• Step 8

  Decide on what layout you want your ribbons to be in. You can do diagonal, rectangular, union jack shaped, endless! Play about and see what works for you!

  Pin the ribbons in place, applying tension as you pin.

• Step 9

  Trim the ribbon edges on the back. Then use a bradawl to put holes though the ribbons, fabric and board. (Be careful and don't puncture yourself!) Pop the split pins through the board.

• Step 10

  Cut a size of felt to cover the board's back so you can't see the ugly split pins, ribbon ends, and staples. Either staple it or glue it to the back to create a neat finish.

• Step 11

  Bask in the glory of your new French memo board.

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CraftyCat · Lake Country, British Columbia, CA · 9 projects 12th November 2018

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