You start with a blank canvas, literally. We used an 11" x 17" artist canvas purchased at Walmart. A two-pack costs around $8. Next, you cut a piece of quilt batting a bit larger than your canvas. Then place an ironed fat quarter of fabric atop this and fold under edges on back and staple them securely. We used a heavy duty stapler. After the fabric and batting are secured to the canvas, take ribbon and go diagonally across the center and staple on both ends. Space two more lengths of ribbon diagonally one way, and then two more the other way. See Pictures.
To finish, pierce all layers with a sharp instruments and insert decorative brads in the 5 center positions. Take a small bit of ribbon and make a hanger for the center and staple securely. The total cost for materials is around $8. The only thing not available at Walmart are the brads. You can get them at Michaels or anywhere scrapbook supplies are sold.
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| Carolyn used the black fabric with white ribbon. Becky turned the same pattern fat quarter to the opposite side and used the back with burgundy ribbon. Both were beautiful. Just shows you how a different perspective on things can produce interesting effects. |
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| Joann used colorful dots with grey contrasting ribbon. |
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| Old-fashioned florals with pale ribbons turn out beautifully. |
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| Tonya showed her gator pride with this memo board. |
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| Betty used a bright green batik with black ribbon for this board. |
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| Kari used her favorite owls to make this whimsical memo board. |
