in d o o r s

STYLE

MADE SIMPLE

WELCOME MATS

Blond wood frames with burlap mats unify a collection of artwork. To cover

a mat, cut burlap to 2 inches larger than the mat on all sides. Center mat on

burlap and cut from the inside of the mat opening to each corner at an

angle. Fold flaps over the inside edges of the mat and hot-glue in place.

Trim excess fabric. Fold flaps over the outside edges, pulling fabric taut

and mitering the corners for a clean finish.

For buying inform ation seep a g e270.

Hues you

can use

Think burlap only

comes in potato

sack beige? Not

anymore. Online

fabric stores have

inexpensive burlap

yardage in dozens

of colors, from

pretty pastels to

vivid jewel tones.

Best, they’ll send

you swatches for

less than a dollar

each. Check out

fabriccom

or

fabricsonline.biz.

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