Framing A Mandala Stenciled On Burlap With A Thrifted Quilting Hoop

April 21, 2021

I found this wooden 19" quilting hoop at Goodwill recently.

I didn't plan to start quilting!

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Photo of wooden quilting hoop being stained walnut

First, I wiped down the two hoops with a rag and hot soapy water.

Then, I brushed Minwax Gel Stain in Walnut on the larger, outer hoop to darken it up. I left it to dry overnight.

Photo of mandala stencil taped to burlap fabric

I pulled out my large DecoArt Mandala 18" x 18" Stencil and taped it on a square of burlap fabric that I had purchased at Joann Fabrics a few years ago.

I pounced the stencil design onto the burlap using Fusion Mineral Paint in Ash.

Photo of mandala stenciled burlap being put into quilting hoop

I centered the mandala over the bottom hoop and placed the larger, stained hoop over the fabric and bottom hoop.

I pulled the fabric taut, and twisted the wingnut until the hoop was tight.

Photo of the back of burlap fabric on quilting hoop

At first, I tried cutting the excess burlap off with a scissors, but I couldn't get close enough to the hoops for a nice edge, so a razor blade was used to get closer and cleaner.