We had a rather cool and very wet day today as you can see from the rain on the windows in these photos. As they say "good for the garden" and I say good for some creativity in my sewing attic!
Everything I used to make this wreath is what I had on hand. I love it when I can make something entirely from my stash! Leftover scraps of batting wrapped around the cane base, then leftover ends of bias binding were used to cover the batting. A couple of yoyos and a fabric flower leftover from previous projects.
The big red flower is one created by my clever Mother and was the perfect match for the colours on the wreath base. I have quite a few of these lovely knitted flowers just waiting for the right project to be matched with. Thanks Mum!
I added more yoyo's made from scraps and finished with various buttons from my button stash. The little Christmas tree is a ceramic button that I got a few years ago and thought I would never use. And for a little sparkle I added a few beads when I sewed on the buttons
So there you go another inexpensive and easy Christmas decoration and something bright and cheery to lift a dull rainy day.
10 comments:
Oh, what a lovely wreath!!! Isn't it satisfying to make something out of nothing - and to have it turn out so beautiful is a bonus!
Wow, love this! This is by far the nicest wreath I've seen, love the colours and patterns and embellishments.
Your mum's flower is stunning on your wreath although I think it would look equally amazing on a seaside themed wreath as a starfish - ideal for summer decorations :)
Another unique decoration, Catherine! Clever you & clever Mum too !
this wreath looks great. i love the bright greens in it
as always, i'm speachless!
Loving your Christmas decorations. I love it when it rains and I can stay at home tucked up indoors creating my little heart out.
So festive and pretty! I love the big red flower and the button wreath!
That is so lovely! And even better that you managed to use stuff up, I love doing that too.
i simply love it!!! i understand you fully well because i feel the same way when i use things from my stash (which is very big!!)and when the result is so good it feels even better! =))
thank you so much for your visit!
i wish you and your family a lovely christmas , piece, health and a lot of fun for the new year to come!
still owe you some pictures of what it became from the blocks (sew along) i made with your help!
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meg
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