Yay! It's my turn today! I'm here as part of the Christmas in July Series with Sew Lux! If you haven't been following along, please check back at the other blogs for their lovely projects!
I decided to use my bundle of Solstice by Kate Spain and make something "not" quilting related. Fabric has so many uses so I decided on a craft instead! I just LOVE fabric flowers! I remember making some as part of my wedding but with crinkle paper. Time to revisit a favorite past time and show you a beautiful wreath that will be adored by all who see it.
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Here's what you'll need:
-Fat Quarter Bundle of 8 prints
-Foam Wreath
-Hot Glue Gun
-Glue Gun Glue Sticks
-Large Ribbon for hanging (optional)
Step 1: Iron out all fabrics and fold in half (I fold them selvage to cut or longways)
Step 2: Cut strips with widths ranging between 1.5"-3" (it doesn't have to be perfect, you can use scissors. Rotary cutters and rulers are faster)
Step 3: Fold strip in half
Step 4: Roll the end in (about 1.5" or so is fine. This will be the flower center)
Step 5: This part is a little tricky to explain. You're going to take the fabric and start folding and tucking it in. Keep flipping it like you're twisting it. Dab a little bit of glue every inch or so to keep it together.
Step 6: When you reach the end, just fold it in and glue it to itself. You're all done with the flower!
Step 7: Glue a flowers to your foam wreath one at a time
Completed Wreath!
I hope you enjoyed this quick tutorial! Thanks for stopping in with the Christmas in July Series! Check out all the participating bloggers, follow a tutorial and link up your project for a chance to win some great prizes! Check the Sew Lux Blog post for details!
That is so adorable and I love the look.
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute! I just might have to add this to my to-make list :)
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!! Thank You for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBlessings from Poland.
Gosia.
I love this wreath, I'll have to make one for Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this wreath!!!!!!! It is honestly the first wreath I've ever wanted to make.
ReplyDeleteI have to ask too ~ Is that gorgeous purple a wall in your home? I really love that color.
Your wreath is gorgeous! I can't wait to make mine!
ReplyDeleteStephanie-This is really UNIQUE! What a great way to use scrap fabrics, too! Can you imagine making one for a little girl with fabric from all the "made just for her" outfits that she can remember for years to come? And just when she's ready to get married, can this be re-constructed to make a strip pieced quilt for her? Boy, I can come up with ideas, but time to do them is another story. Thanks for the inspiration!
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