(This is one of a few more detailed posts to come about projects I completed in Henry’s nursery. I know. It never ENDS.)
I had tons of fabric collected for Henry’s nursery. I just kept buying fabric I liked, as I mentioned in the pillow post. Since I ended up not needing oodles of pillows, I tried something else with the excess of fabric.
PENNANTS!
I see pennants used for decor, parties and sewing, and I was jonesing for some in Henry’s room. They are fun and playful, while also being super simple. I was able to make all these in an hour or so.
I started with the tutorial by A home-based mom. However, I made a few changes for my use. I made them smaller – about 6 inches wide and long. I also chose not to make the pennants two-sided (in the tutorial, she sews two pennants back-to-back to allow it to be reversible. Since they were going on the wall, I deemed this unnecessary.
To put them together, I used navy blue pre-made binding from Hancock. I draped them at the top of the wall with a staplegun. The holes are so small they aren’t even noticeable if I do take them down.
I ended up making WAY too many of the pennants, so I’m thinking I may be making more strands to hang on my fence next summer for the patriotic holidays. Or maybe I need a big pennant quilt with all the extras?
So many pennant options, so little time. For now, I’m just enjoying the burst of pattern they add to Henry’s nursery.
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Lauren says
I love the pennants. They add that little extra touch to the nursery. 🙂
koosh @ candidkoosh says
Cute room, but how come you decided to change the daybed style to a twin bed setup. Doesn’t it give you less room to move around in?
Kelly @ Corner of Main says
I love the look of pennants. I am in the process of making a crib skirt with pennants…and by in the process I mean I have the fabric, lol. I figured if I had any fabric left I would make some for the walls. Henry’s turned out really cute!!
Emily says
I love the pennants. I just don’t have your knack for hanging them – maybe I should try the staple gun. And I love that these are multi-purpose if you need a little Ameriana decor in the future.
Amanda @ Serenity Now says
Oh, I love!!! I think saving the extras for the 4th is a great idea. They’d look awesome on a fence or bunting. 🙂
Brian and Ashley says
I think you should make a pennant quilt- I tried to make one but mine did not turn out near as cute as yours. I love the nursery and the pennants are the perfect accent!
McKae @ Kaes Corner Design says
It looks so good! I love the fabrics you used!
Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says
Those are adorable! I love them! 🙂
Nikki says
So cute! The details are always my fav part.My Henry will soon be moving into his big brothers room, this might be what I need to add just for him.
And I’m with you, I will would not have backed them either.
Mrs. 5C says
Pennants were one of the VERY FEW Pinteresting things I DIDN’T do in Katherine’s nursery. I TOTALLY love them, and they might happen one day. I was just all sewed out. 😉
Heather says
I love each and every one! Super cute fabric