Tutorial: 4th of July star banner

Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shows how you can make this patriotic 4th of July banner. The flags are fabric circles with alternating red and blue stars appliqued on them. Hang it on your front porch, or from your mantel, or use it to decorate for a 4th of July backyard cookout. It’s quick little project you can make in an afternoon.

Click the link to go to her tutorial:

Star Banner Tutorial, by Fort Worth Fabric Studio

[photo from Fort Worth Fabric Studio]

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