Create Charming Quilted Hanging Letters for Kids' Rooms
Transform your child's bedroom decor with these delightful quilted hanging letters! They are not only simple to craft but also provide endless opportunities for creative customization. Plus, involving your little ones in the decorating process adds a personal touch to their space.
Quilted Hanging Letters are a delightful and versatile craft project that combines the warmth of quilting with the personalization of letter art. These charming creations are perfect for adding a touch of whimsy and personality to any space, particularly in children's rooms. The process involves selecting colorful fabrics, tracing and cutting out letter shapes, and adorning them with decorative stitching, buttons, and ribbons.
Whether you're crafting these hanging letters as a fun DIY project with your little ones or as a thoughtful gift, they offer endless possibilities for customization. Hang them from a bedroom door handle, a nursery wall, or use them to spell out names or inspirational words – the choice is yours. Quilted Hanging Letters are a delightful fusion of creativity and homeliness, making them a cherished addition to any home decor.
Materials Need To Make Quilted Hanging Letters
- 6 x 7in. (15 x 17.5cm) piece of floral fabric
- 6 x 7in. (15 x 17.5cm) piece of Bondaweb
- Letter templates (available from craft stores or print large-scale letters from a computer)
- 7 x 16in. (17.5 x 40cm) piece of lilac felt
- Lilac pearl embroidery floss
- Eyelet punch
- Approx 30in. (75cm) narrow ribbon
- Selection of coordinating buttons
- 36in. (90cm) wide pink ribbon
- Fiberfill stuffing
Prepare the Front Panel
Step One
Back the floral fabric with Bondaweb. Place the letter template onto the floral side of the fabric, trace around it, and cut out the letter shape.
Attach Floral Fabric to Felt
Step Two
Peel off the Bondaweb backing and position the floral fabric letter onto a piece of felt. Iron the letter in place, then carefully cut around it, leaving an extra 1/2 inch (12mm) border of felt around the edges. Use chain stitch to neatly edge the floral fabric.
Add Eyelet Holes and Ribbon
Step Three
Utilize an eyelet punch to create evenly spaced holes around the letter, approximately 1/2 inch (12mm) apart. Thread a ribbon through these holes using a back stitch, allowing it to encircle the entire letter. Embellish the letter further by attaching a variety of buttons as desired.
Create the Back Panel
Step Four
Duplicate the letter shape by tracing and cutting it out of another piece of felt. Align the front and back pieces with wrong sides together. Fold a wide ribbon in half and insert the ends between the two felt pieces. Secure the ribbon in place on each side with a few small stitches.
Finish with Blanket Stitch
Step Five
Work a blanket stitch around the entire edge of the letter, ensuring to leave a small gap at the top. Insert stuffing through the gap, filling the letter to your desired level of plumpness. Close the gap by continuing the blanket stitch until the letter is securely sealed.
These quilted hanging letters are not only a fantastic decoration for your child's room but also a wonderful opportunity for family crafting. Watch your children's faces light up as they proudly display their own personalized initials on their bedroom door handle. It's a fun and creative project that adds a touch of charm to any space!