christmas wreath

Lou	14/06/2010 15:03:26
68 forum posts 19 photos	hello yes, i know its early but a friend made christmas wreaths for her friends last year, but she won't tell me how to make them as she think's i'll just sell them! i won't as i think the time and effort the goes in to them would make them cost hundreds of pounds but i'd like to make one for myself and my mum etc. she used a polystyrene ring and covered it in fabric. then she made lots of leaf shaped bits and sewed them all onto the ring. apparently, its similar to doing a christmas tree!!??? if anyone can understand what i'm trying to describe and can let me have a pattern or tell me how to do it i'd really appreciate it! lou xxxxx
Katy	15/06/2010 09:49:35
8902 forum posts 5365 photos 898 articles	Hi Lou This is easy to make, I can post the pattern on the website if you like?
Lou	15/06/2010 13:45:00
68 forum posts 19 photos	hi katy that looks great! i hope its easier than it looks! if i could have a pattern, i'd appreciate it. my email is mrswheelie1@hotmail.co.uk if its easier to send it to me. thanks again lou xxxxxxx
Kim Wood	30/09/2011 07:53:38
1 forum posts	I have been searching for this for ages now. The archives don't go back to Nov 2007. Is it possible to either publish this on the web site or could you send me the instructions to bobkimwood@btinternet.com .Thank you so very much. Kim
Marlene Hutchinson	30/09/2011 09:07:28
1234 forum posts 1650 photos	Good morning Lou, I have a simple Christmas Wreath for you....its just hearts stitched onto a florists wire wreath....there are several sizes of ring and they are very cheap to buy.. I made this one for my son a few years ago in the gold and cream fabrics he wanted. You can decorate them if you wish but he did not want that. Hope this will be of use to you. Cherrio, Marlene
Katy	30/09/2011 09:21:39
8902 forum posts 5365 photos 898 articles	Hi Kim The pattern for this is here, Angel Delight Thanks Katy
Lou	30/09/2011 09:23:40
68 forum posts 19 photos	marlene, that's fab! Are the hearts padded? Do you know what size of ring you used and how many hearts? Thanks for showing me this Lou xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
pamela jeffrey	30/09/2011 10:15:28
3192 forum posts 114 photos	Hello these rings are lovely. I make one just using scrap of Christmas fabric and ribbon then add little parcels. will do a photo shortly Bye Pam
quilt and patch	30/09/2011 16:26:07
3489 forum posts 636 photos	Lou, Here is another very easy one! a wire coat hanger, pulled into a circle,leave the hook for hanging. Cut 2" pieces of scrap Christmas fabrics and just tie on all around,then add a few small Christmas decorations bells lights etc for effect. Liz
quilt and patch	30/09/2011 16:28:03
3489 forum posts 636 photos	It looks a squashed circle but if you click on it you will get it the proper shape! Liz