Dyed Napkins With Watermelon Applique

Dress up your table with Dyed Napkins With Watermelon Applique from Linda Peterson. This adorable applique craft is perfect for a summer cookout or holiday barbeque! Summer won't be complete until you've celebrated with this easy craft.

Dyed Napkin With Watermelon Applique

Materials:

16 x 16” piece of muslin
Fabric spray paint – neon green
Fabric paint – dark green, black
Fabric watermelon applique or applique of choice
Applique glue
Flat paintbrush
Palette
Water bucket
Paper towels
Scissors

Instructions:

Wash and dry muslin if necessary.
Spritz neon green fabric paint unevenly over entire surface of fabric. Daub off any excess puddles with paper towel.
Paint green stripes 1” thick (or desired width) onto fabric leaving approximately 2” in between each. Paint thin lines on each side of thick line.
Paint thin black lines just outside of the thin green line and outline the perimeter with a scalloped line.
Paint teardrops for seeds over entire surface. Make sure that the seeds go different directions to add interest.
Glue on fabric applique.
Cut 1/2” slits around edges to create fringe.