This is the block that I did last year for our son's birthday. Picture of this year's blank block coming soon!I just used Word on my computer to type giant numbers, and enlarge them to like 100 pt font or something. After printing them out - one number per 8.5 x 11 in paper, I then traced them with freezer paper, and attached the paper waxy side down on the right side of the fabric. Then, I turned the edges under, did a bit of applique, and there you go!
At the party, I asked all the guests to sign with a pigma pen.
I hope all of you in the US had a very nice long weekend, and that your Labor Day was nice. My Labor Day was certainly full of labor (rather than rest, as it was originally intended when it became a holiday in 1882). I spend some time sewing up goodie bags for the party, and offering painting advise to my husband - "You missed a spot!"
Is summer officially over now? If so, I'm sad it's gone.
What a great idea!
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful idea! it looks great.
ReplyDeletewhere i live it is very much summer still, but even though i would like a break from the heat i will also be sad to say good bye to summer.
Really cool idea! And so pretty, too! There's something about giant letters and numbers that I really like! :-)
ReplyDeleteJudging by the heat, summer has just begun!
ReplyDeleteI am slowly absorbing freezer paper lessons... do you iron it on? Does it peel off? You certainly made it look # 1!
Great Job and Idea. I am sure the party was fun.
ReplyDeleteThank-you for your comment on my blog. This week on HGTV re-runs of Simply Quilts is back on the air at 7am here in Chicagoland. I am so happy.
What a great idea! Today it wasn't a summerday here, it felt more like fall.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!
ReplyDeleteHmm, it still feels like summer here:)