While at my little sewing day with my girl friends, Janis was working on a little project and I just had to share! It is a perfect -sit in the shade- project
Janis saw it made with a heart shaped straw wreath, but all that was found was the circle one.—- love either one.
You will need the following materials:
- straw wreath– heart shape is preferred, but any shape will do
- 6 inch squares in red, white and blue {or whatever colors you choose for you holiday}
- straight pins
4th of July Fabric Scrap Wreath Tutorial:
Now here is the tricky part— {not really} making a little puff thingie with your 6 inch square.
Stick the pin in one corner of the square.
Put the pin into the center –from the front to the back–
Put the pin in the next corner– again front to the back–
Repeat until you have put all the centers and all the corners on the pin. Fluff it a bit to give it some puff.
Take that same pin and push it into the wreath. Repeat the process with each square.
You will need to use 3-4 squares on each ‘row’ of color. In one corner you will need to alternate the white and the blue. The rest will be red and white alternated.
Isn’t that super cute?! You could totally cut up a bunch of squares and have a little wreath party with your friendly neighbors don’t you think?
Have a great 4th of July Weekend everyone!!!
Looking for more Holiday projects? How about all red, white and blue projects:
or a quilt as you go flag pillow–
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Robin (rsislandcrafts) says
I LOVE it! So simple and still very stunning.
whosies says
it is kind of fun and not too bad of a project.
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whosies says
it is kind of fun and not too bad of a project.
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Amy says
I found you on One Pretty Thing. Cute wreath! I’m surprised how easy it looks, I’m bookmarking so I can try on too, thanks!
Lindy@Itsy Bitsy Paper says
This looks great!
I am having a Red, White and Blue Linky Party and hope you will join in on the fun!
http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2011/07/red-white-and-blue-linky-party.html
Lindy@ItsyBitsyPaper says
Thank you so much for linking up to my Red, White and Blue Linky Party!
http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com
Margot says
I was looking for an easy project to do with my stepdaughter for Labor Day this year. I love this project and I think I’m going to give it a try!
thanks
-Margot
posse boss says
yay! have fun with it and share it when you are done too- i’d love to see.