What a great idea! Thanks for sharing!!

Another suggestion for a neater back (for all you other Type A personalities out there) would be to trace a circle and inch or two larger than the hoop (you can use a quilting template or a big jar of something)...edge finish the circle of fabric (even a zig zag would do) then follow the rest of the purl be instructions - but no trimming necessary! :)

oh!! I love this idea! thank you for sharing!

Thank you for sharing this! I've been racking my brain for cheap art and this is brillant!!! I have a bunch of old hoops that my great aunts used so this will be extra special!! Thanks again!

oh! what a great idea!! i love it.

This brings back memories of when I first started painting on fabric back in the early 80's. I couldn't afford expensive framing, so I used hoops instead. I added eyelet lace trim, and ribbons. I wouldn't do that now, but that's what we did in the 80's. I love the idea for my sewing room!

I just saw this same thing on Katie Brown's show.
Very cute!!

I love this! I'm going to go through my fabric stash very soon!

This particular fabric is so pretty. I'd love to see a few sparkly beads sewn onto it!

This was completely inspiring! I have had a bare wall above my desk for over a year now, and when I stumbled upon this post, I knew immediately this is what I wanted to do! I made the portraits into bulletin boards as well and love the outcome--I added photos to your flickr group. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful idea!

ADORABLE! Thank you.

hi.. i love this and am about to start this project... i am however wanted to do it with my collection of vintage hankies but dont want to ruin my hankies.. have any suggestions on how i could tuck my fabric back without cutting/gluing? maybe pin it??? thanks!