Christmas Crafts – Taffeta Wreath

This wreath was made from cardboard and taffeta remnants. Then I embellished it with a leftover bow and a candle ring. Any beginner at sewing can make this wreath so share the idea with your daughter, neice or grandaughter. A nice family project.

1. Trace dinner plate on piece of stiff cardboard. 2. Cut out middle to within 1″ of outer edge. Now you have a ring. 3. Cut ring once to allow tube to fit over cardboard. 4. Cut 3 strips of green fabric (any green fabric will do) 7″ wide by 40″ long. 5. Sew strips together, making a very long tube. 6. Turn right side out and ease over cardboard ring. 7. After entire tube is gathered on the ring, re-join cardboard together with staples. 8. Adjust gathers and embellish. Depending on the fabrics used, this wreath can be hung inside on a wall or outside on your door.

Mary Wilkins is a Canadian quilter, sewer and editor of SewWhatsNew.com. For lots of great sewing ideas, tips and instructions, click here to visit Mary’s site.