Comments on: marimekko

By: Sissy

Sissy — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:26:34 +0000

I LOVE your wall hanging. Far from creepy. Thanks for the stretcher idea. Great talent you have!

By: Jessica--Kunklebaby

Jessica--Kunklebaby — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:18:56 +0000

That’s a great piece! I love using cool fabric as art in a room too!

By: Helen

Helen — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:10:34 +0000

I’ve also used stretchers for framing fabric, but for really big or transparent pieces, I’ve added a foamcore layer behind the fabric to make it smooth looking and keep the integrity of the shape. Otherwise, the stretchers got a little warped over time.

By: Timmi

Timmi — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 03:09:35 +0000

Kids are so imaginative they can forgive you for anything, as long as it’s imaginative and colorful! It looks great :)

By: True Up » Archive » Textile Stew: 07/27/09

True Up » Archive » Textile Stew: 07/27/09 — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:28:57 +0000

[...] Using stretcher bars to turn fabric into art for your wall, on Elsie Marley [...]

By: Char

Char — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:17:07 +0000

Marimekko is a classic…we grew up with it in our home when we were kids…great stretching…not an easy job!
Char

By: erica

erica — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:31:51 +0000

I have always wanted to stretch some of my vintage fabrics over a frame…This looks great!

By: Hena Tayeb

Hena Tayeb — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:48:30 +0000

the print looks fabulous.

By: Rach

Rach — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 07:58:41 +0000

It looks fab.

For years and years I kept a large peice of Japanese inspired vintage cintz. I think I got it when I was about 15. I finally had the currage to put staples in it a few years back. It was in the lounge room at my old place and I loved it. Things have changed a little so now its a pin board in my studio – I still get to see it every day.

By: sunny

sunny — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 03:16:04 +0000

such a pretty blue wall..and the fabric on the wall is gorgeous!!

By: Jenni

Jenni — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 12:49:56 +0000

what a stunning corner of the world, look forward to you sharing more.

By: Antoinette

Antoinette — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 21:42:26 +0000

Looooooove Marimekko, and for the price, it practically is fine art! Looks great on the wall and I’m glad your kids appreciate it. :)

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:54:15 +0000

I love this print. I have some fabric that I have been waiting to do this with but have been a little worried I would screw it up. Thanks for the motivation. Where is the S&M/crafty vinyl little number your workin on? I can’t wait to see!

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:14:34 +0000

What a great use of that cool fabric! I love framing fabric — thanks for the stretcher bar tip.

By: marielle

marielle — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:12:46 +0000

Love it and hadn’t seen that print before. It looks modern and whimsical at the same time. Thanks for the stretcher bar idea. Right now I’m hanging up fabric but in the form of a fabric covered cork board for the main living area.

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 03:02:02 +0000

I’m currently in the process of doing the same so I am very glad that yours turned out so wonderfully! Makes me less nervous to stretch silks. Thanks for sharing, it looks terrific =)

By: Rikkianne

Rikkianne — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 01:04:45 +0000

WOW!!! Love it! I wonder if those stretcher bars could be used to display scarves. I have a few that I would like to display. I couldn’t use staples though. Do you have to use staples? Thanks so much for the tip! I need to check some out :)

Also, My little one has a huge paper mache cat sculpture in that same sort of style. Although I found it a bit creepy, she adores it!

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:34:36 +0000

I’ve seen this design before, but for some reason, I fell in love with it today when I saw your photo. I checked ebay (reprotdepot is sold out) and they are going for around $50! I’m keeping an eye out, though. It’s awesome, and looks so perfect against that blue wall…I’ve used strecher bars, too, just for even a pretty piece of repeating-pattern fabric. Fast, cheap, and easy. Yay! (thanks for reminding me–I had kind of forgotten about it!)

By: Amanda

Amanda — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:10:34 +0000

I LOVE your wall color. It’s just awesome. The fabric thing would probably give me nightmares were it in my room, but I could handle it in other areas of the house.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:29:24 +0000

Great tip about the stretcher bars. I didn’t know that, and I feel like that will be something useful to know in the future. :)

By: Nicole

Nicole — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:05:27 +0000

I love her fabrics. And I really love that you use the fabric as an artwork. This print is really colorful & whimsical, not creepy one bit! And the black & white lines are great for little babies…it’s all they’ll see in the first couple of months anyway ;)

By: karin

karin — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:57:13 +0000

Fantastic art for kids. Like it!