Decorate your doorstep!
This hanging banner is just the right size to bring a bright spot to any door or wall. The Nutcracker and initial embroidery designs create a long, narrow shape perfect for adding bright splashes of color to your holiday preparations.
This project uses these designs:
Both are from Embroidery Library
Supplies
Supplies needed:
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1/4 yard of green Christmas print
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12" of red beaded trim
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Set of small, flat-bottomed purse handles
Designs Used
![](https://public.emblibrary.com/production/commerce/projects/475/PR1096-3.jpg)
Calculate the dimensions of your hanger, first by finding the height of the designs. Add the heights together, and add 1" of space for a gap between the designs. Add 4" to the top, and 4" to the bottom.
The initial in the example is 3" and the Nutcracker is 5.5 inches. Here is how I calculated the dimensions:
3" + 5.5" +4" (top) +4" (bottom) + 1" =
17.5"
For the width, I used the width of the purse handle, plus 1/2" on both sides for seam allowance.
Mark the shape of the hanger on the fabric, and embroider the designs
![](https://public.emblibrary.com/production/commerce/projects/475/PR1096-4.jpg)
Cut out the front, and then a matching back piece for the hanger.
Place the beaded fringe at the bottom of the hanger going around the bottom point. Point the dangles inward toward the embroidery.
![](https://public.emblibrary.com/production/commerce/projects/475/PR1096-5.jpg)
Use masking tape to secure the beads - a neat way to keep them out of the seam allowances, and out of your way while sewing.
![](https://public.emblibrary.com/production/commerce/projects/475/PR1096-6.jpg)
Place the back piece over the front piece, with right sides together.
Using a zipper foot, stitch the back piece to the front along the sides and bottom. The zipper foot enables you to get very close to the beads without running into them.
![](https://public.emblibrary.com/production/commerce/projects/475/PR1096-7.jpg)
Turn the door hanger right side out, and press.
Press the top 1/2" to the back of the hanger.
![](https://public.emblibrary.com/production/commerce/projects/475/PR1096-8.jpg)
Bring the top of the hanger through the purse handle, and stitch over the pressed edge to create a casing over the handle. Use a zipper foot to get as close as possible to the hanger.
![](https://public.emblibrary.com/production/commerce/projects/475/PR1096-9.jpg)
Hang from any doorknob, or on any wall, to greet visitors to your home