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Ribbon Madness Ideas

Ribbons are used for decorative touches, in place of fabric, or as camouflage.

Curtains
Use ribbons in place of curtains. Tie strips of ribbon, cut to the same length, close together onto a rod so the ends stick up and create a bit of fringe. When the window is open the ribbons gently blow. Light filters in yet there is privacy. This is a good way to create a colorful cafe curtain in a child's room.

Decorate An Afghan
Decorate a loosely knit or crocheted Afghan. Weave l/4 inch satin ribbon in and out of the stitches at evenly spaced intervals.

Black and White All Over Ribbons come in all different widths, designs and finishes such as satin, grosgrain and velvet. I'm partial to the black and white stripes or polka dots on l-inch wide grosgrain. They create a bold graphic design when stitched to the edge of stark white towels.

Camouflage
If you have an unsightly heating duct or other exposed pipe in your house decorate it with bright colored paint and turn it into a Maypole. Take different colored strips of ribbons and hang them from the top all around to make the pipe festive.

Copyright Leslie Linsley, author
Reprinted by permission HouseNet, Inc.

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