Place each letter on one layer of lightweight quilt batting and trace the letter onto the batting with permanent marker. Use scissors to cut out each letter along drawn lines.

Place each letter on one layer of lightweight quilt batting and trace the letter onto the batting with permanent marker. Use scissors to cut out each letter along drawn lines.

Use cut batting as template to trace each letter onto fabric, leaving a 1/2″ border to pull around sides of the letter in order to staple it in place. Make sure fabric is face down, so the letter is being traced in reverse. This way, the letter will be facing the proper way once it’s flipped over. For letters with a hole in the middle, cut small hole and a few small slits that will allow fabric to be pulled through. On a flat work surface, layer each letter fabric first, face down, followed by quilt batting and then the chipboard letter.

Use cut batting as template to trace each letter onto fabric, leaving a 1/2″ border to pull around sides of the letter in order to staple it in place. Make sure fabric is face down, so the letter is being traced in reverse. This way, the letter will be facing the proper way once it’s flipped over. For letters with a hole in the middle, cut small hole and a few small slits that will allow fabric to be pulled through. On a flat work surface, layer each letter fabric first, face down, followed by quilt batting and then the chipboard letter.

Pull excess fabric around edges of each letter and secure to the back with staples. Insert a few staples on all sides of the letter to get fabric into proper place, and then fill in the gaps with additional staples until fabric is tightly pulled around all sides. This will prevent the fabric from shifting and will ensure a good fit. Once fabric is attached to the letter, trim excess, so the letter will lay flat against the wall when hung. Tip: Using a fabric with a little stretch to it will make the upholstery process a bit easier.

Pull excess fabric around edges of each letter and secure to the back with staples. Insert a few staples on all sides of the letter to get fabric into proper place, and then fill in the gaps with additional staples until fabric is tightly pulled around all sides. This will prevent the fabric from shifting and will ensure a good fit. Once fabric is attached to the letter, trim excess, so the letter will lay flat against the wall when hung. Tip: Using a fabric with a little stretch to it will make the upholstery process a bit easier.

Pull excess fabric around edges of each letter and secure to the back with staples. Insert a few staples on all sides of the letter to get fabric into proper place, and then fill in the gaps with additional staples until fabric is tightly pulled around all sides. This will prevent the fabric from shifting and will ensure a good fit. Once fabric is attached to the letter, trim excess, so the letter will lay flat against the wall when hung. Tip: Using a fabric with a little stretch to it will make the upholstery process a bit easier.

Cut length of twine, ribbon or string that is long enough to attach letters together, creating a banner, plus an allowance on each side to hang letter. Staple to top back side of letters, making sure letters are evenly spaced. Tip: Hot glue could also be used for this project.

Issue a Christmas greeting to all who enter your home with this unique upholstered letter banner. Also great for birthdays, New Years and any other occasion worth celebrating.