The fabric was only $3.95 per yard(!!!) so I got a couple of designs featuring colors already in my house, and intended to make some throw pillows once I get around to learning to use my sewing machine. However, when I got home I realized that one of the fabric pieces would look great in the empty space over my console table until I find the right piece of art to hang there for good.
I didn't want to pay $19 for a canvas to attach the fabric to because I am cheap, so I decided to use a piece of metal wall art I already had and don't like anymore and just duct tape the fabric to the metal without cutting it:
Yeah, I could have been a bit neater...
I'm pretty happy with the end result for having spent $4 and 10 minutes. It will work nicely until I make up my mind about art.
And now for a giveaway of sorts. I have an extra yard of Marimekko fabric in a similar print, and I'd love to see it be put to good use. The photo doesn't do it justice - the colors are vivid teals and greens and browns and it looks like someone painted it. I was going to cut the squares apart and make some sort of YHL-esque frame arrangement. However, I'm offering it up to one of you crafty ladies (or gentlemen) out there. If you would use this fabric for something, leave a comment here and tell me your plans for it and I'll pick a winner on Friday.
American readers only, please, since I don't want to pay more for shipping than the fabric itself.
What do you think about my temporary "art"? Can you think of anything else that would look good over my table for around $150 or less? Having good taste can be very expensive...
