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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
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Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
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 Posted - Feb 01 2015 : 11:46:59 AM
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Like so many of you I have a lot of leftover scraps from sewing! I saw this and just had to start one! The strips used in this one are 5 inches long and 1 inch wide. You can use any measurements you like, just tie once around the wire. I got my wire form from Hobby Lobby $3.99 for 2 and I had a 40% off coupon! This is the picture from the internet. Here is what I have so far! great Winter Project! 
Farmgirl Hugs! Connie
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Edited by - Killarney on Feb 01 2015 11:47:31 AM |
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
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Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
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Posted - Feb 01 2015 : 12:40:09 PM
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Great idea! Especially with the pretty scraps you have used.
Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
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PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Posted - Feb 02 2015 : 12:24:31 AM
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Hi Connie...I saw this too on Pintrest. I like the scraps you are using and the bigger size.
I have tons of scraps too...I might try this some time when I am bored...or I might do a
colored burlap one...haven't decided yet.
Want to see pictures when yours is all decorated. Love it so far!!!
Hugs and Smiles,
peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
Don't allow others to steal the Glitz from your *SPARKLE*
Life is too short to knit with ugly yarn!
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Feb 02 2015 : 03:45:26 AM
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Connie I like the idea and your choice of fabrics. I have the wire wreath, so all I have to do is start collecting scraps of fabric. A red-white-blue one would be great for the 4th. Denim or chambray for the blue. I wouldn't mind a little yellow in the prints.
Peggy, my sister does a lot of decorating with burlap & velvet together. Her favorite combination is brown burlap with brownish red velvet.
Sara
Walk in Peace - Live with Joy
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
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Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
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Posted - Feb 02 2015 : 05:32:02 AM
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I love these wreaths. I'm glad they're making a 'come-back'. I made these and sold them in my craft booth for $15 some 20+ years ago.
They can also be made with the straw wreaths. Using 4"-6" squares, glue gun and a 'poker' of some type (I use a screwdriver) Right side of fabric toward the poker, place the center of the fabric square onto the poker and make a 'tent'. Put a dab of glue on the tip of the fabric and then punch into the straw wreath. Repeat and repeat and repeat until the wreath is complete. Leave the back unfinished so the wreath hangs flat on the wall.
They are pretty on the wall or even on a table as a center piece with candles in the center. My 2 favorites are one that I made with all the scraps from making my childrens' clothes and one that I made for my daughter from the scraps of her wedding dress that I made.
Catherine
Sister #76 (2005)
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt.
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
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PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Posted - Feb 02 2015 : 09:58:06 AM
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Sara...OOOOOLaLa ~ I love the idea of Burlap and Velvet. That is just a Stunning Combination.
Thanks for the tip...I just love that idea.
Hugs and Thanks,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
Dec 2011-Farmgirl of the Month
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
Don't allow others to steal the Glitz from your *SPARKLE*
Life is too short to knit with ugly yarn!
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Feb 02 2015 : 10:07:22 AM
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Peggy glad you like it - let us know what you come up with and in what colors.
Sara
Walk in Peace - Live with Joy
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Feb 02 2015 : 10:57:57 AM
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That is AWESOME! I love it! SO bright, cheerful and festive! Looks like a circle of spring! Great job, Connie! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Feb 02 2015 : 11:19:10 PM
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Very cute Connie :) Wouldn't it be cute for a sewing/craft room and embellish it with spools, measuring tape, embroidery scissors?
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
http://amerryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5077 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
5077 Posts |
Posted - Feb 03 2015 : 08:21:30 AM
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In the 1970's I sewed my wreaths from fabric then braided it. I had seen this Wire -Fabric one a long time ago, then a face Book friend posted it to my wall and said, it reminded her of me.
I work on it a little here and there, just got over the flu and still weak, so I can do this!
Sara, I love the Burlap for Fall, and Catherine, I love the Straw! Sharon sewing room , Great Idea!! I like it cause there is no sewing to this one! and no glue gun, jut 1 tie! Peggy I can tie the bigger pieces easier!
This one will go on my Grandbaby, Lily June's Door Nursery door with her name banner also! I am using bright fabrics for this one.
Farmgirl Hugs! Connie
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Edited by - Killarney on Feb 03 2015 09:48:06 AM |
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
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Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5077 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
5077 Posts |
Posted - Feb 03 2015 : 08:53:29 AM
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Shannon, maybe get your kids involved! I just do about 5 different colors a day so far! which is 40 strips! I think it will look perfect on Lily June's Nursery door! This is how far I have gotten! LOL! I work on it then take a break and sew on my clothespin bag swap. it will be great for the hot summer too, I have to stay in in the extreme heat! .jpg?v 92944015)
I will just cut strips while I watch American Idol Thursday night! LOL!
Hugs! Connie
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Edited by - Killarney on Feb 03 2015 09:00:55 AM |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
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Posted - Feb 03 2015 : 10:06:14 AM
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I love it, Connie! And thanks! That will be my next scrappy project. Now to decide what color combination to use. It's not like I don't have any fabrics. LOL!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
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Edited by - quiltee on Feb 03 2015 10:08:49 AM |
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5077 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
5077 Posts |
Posted - Feb 03 2015 : 10:18:46 AM
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Linda O. I knew you would love it! I knew you had a lot of fabric!! I just added Pink Polka Dot, one more row! LOL!!
Hugs! Connie
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Feb 03 2015 : 10:23:59 AM
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Connie, I went to the Salvation Army earlier and bought 2 dress, 1 man's shirt, and 1 tablecloth. I now have my red-white-blue-yellow fabrics for 4th of July wreath. Will get started today by cutting off buttons, washing/drying, ironing, and ripping apart the clothes. Fabric will be ready when I am to cut it up.
Sara
Walk in Peace - Live with Joy
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5077 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
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Posted - Feb 03 2015 : 2:22:17 PM
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Sara that is fabulous!! I will make another stop on Thursday to mine! I am using scraps from making Tilda dolls all last year for this one, for Lily June's door!
I used baby clothes from Goodwill for some of my Tilda Dolls too, Like Baby Jeans to make a Jean Jacket for the Dolls! it was perfect, not to thick to sew! I got a little more done today after Lunch! It is relaxing to me!
Farmgirl Hugs! Connie
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Edited by - Killarney on Feb 03 2015 2:22:51 PM |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Feb 03 2015 : 2:34:38 PM
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Connie your wreath is looking good - sort of like a flower opening up.
The fabrics for my wreath are light weight denim with little white flowers; chambray; yellow; white & red plaid. I have 4 colors - yours has 5 - will look for another fabric - maybe a small red print. Five prints would make it go quicker.
Sara
Walk in Peace - Live with Joy
FarmGirl Sister #6034 Aug 25, 2014 |
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5077 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
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Posted - Feb 03 2015 : 4:39:35 PM
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thank You!Sara! please post a picture for us to see!! Sounds beautiful!!
Farmgirl Hugs! Connie
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Edited by - Killarney on Feb 03 2015 4:40:19 PM |
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5077 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
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Posted - Feb 03 2015 : 6:11:46 PM
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 Sara I'm addicted to this! LOL! almost done!
Farmgirl Hugs! Connie
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
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PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Posted - Feb 03 2015 : 10:17:07 PM
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Nice Job Connie...Very Pretty Spring Colors.
OH, and by the way I got the cutest Valentine in the Mail today
from our Sweet Little Wreath Crafter here...she is so talented.
Hung it by My Ribbon Doll from last year. Love them Both and YOU MOST!!!
Love and Hugs,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
Dec 2011-Farmgirl of the Month
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
Don't allow others to steal the Glitz from your *SPARKLE*
Life is too short to knit with ugly yarn!
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Feb 04 2015 : 05:29:52 AM
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Connie, your wreathe is just beautiful! I love what you have done and it will be adorable on the baby's nursery door.
All of the other ideas of combinations sound fun too. Maybe I should get myself motivated to make one as well. One would be pretty on the front door in Spring colors as a change from the usual ones I use.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
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Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5077 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
5077 Posts |
Posted - Feb 04 2015 : 09:29:09 AM
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Thank you Peggs!! glad you like it!!
Thanks Shannon and Winnie Im stuck inside getting over the flu, so this has been good for my cabin Fever!
It went faster than I thought, I was listening to the Oldies radio while I worked. After supper I sat back down and did a little more.
Now I need to make me one! LOL!
Farmgirl Hugs! Connie
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Lavender Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Brenda
Jackson
MI
USA
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Posted - Feb 04 2015 : 6:30:26 PM
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Gorgeous!! What a great idea for leftover scraps. It sure will brighten up a room. Soooo many wonderful projects to do and soooooooo little time. Thanks for sharing with us.
Farm Girl Hugs,
Brenda
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5077 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
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Posted - Feb 04 2015 : 7:13:23 PM
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Brenda, I know you sew a lot, even if you just use up your scraps as you sew, would be progress! LOL!! I think I will do that for the next one!
Hugs! Connie
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auntsmelly
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jenny
Pitman
NJ
USA
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Posted - Feb 08 2015 : 3:00:17 PM
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I just love this wreath.
You've motivated me to make one for my craft room.
How did you hang it? Add a ribbon?
God has a bigger plan for me than I have for myself.
Jenny,
Blessed Farmgirl #4359
FGOM October 2013 |
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