Post-it reminders
GIVE YOUR WORDS WEIGHT WITH THESE PERMANENT POST- ITS
you will need
Post-it Notes Biro or fabric invisible ink pen Thin cotton fabric, ideally in Post-it Note colours Black embroidery thread Embroidery needle, ideally size 5–7 Embroidery hoop (not essential) Bondaweb Felt fabric, ideally in Post-it Note colours Fabric scissors
1 Use a biro to write your message on a Post-it Note. Use one of the ideas opposite or come up with your own. Use the biro or fabric invisible ink pen to trace the message onto your cotton fabric (you can use a light box, or place it against a window or the light of your computer screen to see the message through it).
2 Cut a finger-to-shoulder length of thread, thread your embroidery needle and embroider your message using a simple back stitch, with the help of an embroidery hoop, if you like. Use six strands of thread for thick words and two or three strands for smaller messages in thinner pen.
3 Cut out a piece of Bondaweb a little larger than your Post-it Note shape, and iron onto the back of your cotton fabric.
4 Place your Post-it Note on the back of your fabric, over the Bondaweb in the position you want your fabric Post-it, and cut around with fabric scissors to the shape and size of the real Post-it note.
5 Peel off your Bondaweb, then place the cotton, Bondaweb side facing out, onto your piece of felt fabric.
6 Heat your iron to low. Put your felt and cotton Post-it under a towel and briefly iron so the fabrics fuse. Cut your felt to the same size as the cotton square.