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MaryM
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Posted: Jan 05 2007 at 11:14am \| IP Logged

JennGM wrote:

Oh, it's great. I don't think I've seen tablecloths like that. Hints for stores would be helpful!

You don't need to find tablecloths. The fabric to make them is on big rolls at the fabric stores (like JoAnn's for sure) in the home decor section. It's not very expensive per yard and since the rolls are so wide you get alot of material in even a third of a yard.

I love the pattern instructions Michele included - that is pretty much how I made ours - only didn't have to first sew on any batting, because the flannel backing on the plastic already makes the material stiff enough to stand upright when finished.

JennGM wrote:

Now, did I used the word "tacky"? If I did, I'm sorry. Nothing you do is every "tacky" Mary!

And I was just joking as well - no one did say tacky - I was just trying to think of the complete opposite of a fiber snob.

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Posted: Jan 05 2007 at 1:53pm \| IP Logged

MaryM wrote:

I love the pattern instructions Michele included - that is pretty much how I made ours - only didn't have to first sew on any batting, because the flannel backing on the plastic already makes the material stiff enough to stand upright when finished.

Oh I bet that would be easier! Lame is a bit of a pain to work with. I'm going to have to try your idea Mary.

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Posted: Jan 07 2007 at 11:28pm \| IP Logged

MicheleQ wrote:

For those of you who sew here's an idea from my friend Linda Fitzgerald:
quilted dress up crown

I was feeling inspired, and I made a crown similar to this one. It was a bit knacky, because I'm very inexperienced with the sewing machine, but I think the kids will be pleased. I made one tonight, I'll make the other two tomorrow. Of course, they weren't in time for the Epiphany

thanks for the link, Michele!

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Posted: Jan 08 2007 at 9:46am \| IP Logged

Well that crown is adorable! We wound up making construction paper ones together - what FUN! They came out so cute... and had the added benefit of clearing someof my draft supplies stash. Apparently flat backed sparkles are essential crown making elements!

I posted a couple of pictures on my blog!

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Posted: Jan 10 2007 at 4:12pm \| IP Logged

They are cute, Nissa!

After I started this thread, I didn't make any crowns...didn't even pick some up at Burger King. Nevertheless, we did have fun. I did use some of the ideas for treasure chests in this thread, had Frankincense and myrrh candles, used a censor, so there was a lot of senses being utilized. But what I really need for next year are some of the Three Wise men banners that Janette has!

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Posted: Jan 10 2007 at 4:30pm \| IP Logged

For Heaven's sake, Jenn. Tissue alert!

The description of the kids adoring baby Jesus... I wish you'd got it on film, too.

We had just so much fun! We're going to make it godparent's day every year, I think. Sounds like you had a wonderful, wonderful time despite the crowns being absent!

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