Guest guest Posted December 17, 2004 Report Share Posted December 17, 2004 Gingham Holiday Wreath What you need: Gingham fabric scraps (red checked); corrugated cardboard; cotton or Fiberfil for stuffing; glue; red flannel for berries; red velvet or flannel for bow; needle and thread. What to do: 1. Cut two 25" circles form corrugated cardboard. Measure three inches from the outside circumference, then cut a second circle, leaving a ring. 2. Glue the two large circles together. 3. Cut leaf shapes from cardboard first, then cut the same number from gingham; allow a 1/2" overlap to turn under on the backside of the cardboard. (The wreath shown here has twelve 8" leaves, twelve 7" leaves, fifteen 6" leaves, twelve 5" leaves, ten 4" leaves and fifteen 3" leaves. 4. Add a small amount of cotton to the topside of each of the cardboard leaves for padding. Glue the gingham to the cardboard, pulling the fabric smoothly and tightly around the leaf shape, and at the same time, pressing it firmly into the glue that has been applied to the edges and back of each leaf. 5. Glue the leaves to the cardboard wreath base, starting from the center top and down each side. (This is important because it makes the leaves on both sides go in the same direction and meet at the bottom.) Mix the gingham checks and the sizes and shapes of the leaves as you go. Fill in any bare spots. 6. Make about 30 red berries to accent the plaids and checks. To do this, cut 3" & 4" circles of plain red cotton flannel. Make a hard ball of cotton, put it into the center of the circle, pull the fabric tightly around the ball of cotton, and catch underneath with a needle and thread. Cut off any excess fabric, and glue berry in place. 7. Tie a very lavish red felt or velvet bow for the tip center of the wreath and secure it in place. This same wreath may be made with calico or any other fabric that appeals to you. http://www.craftown.com/xmas/craft39.htm Diana Gonzalez Free Ipod-really! http://www.freeiPods.com/?r=10441055 Nothing wastes more energy than worrying - the longer a problem is carried, the heavier it gets. Don't take things too seriously - live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets. -Unknown Attachment: vcard [not shown] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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