I've been wanting to make a rag wreath since last fall, when I really starting following all of these crafty blogs. So I got out my fabric scrap bin, and was amazed at how much green fabric I had left over from all the purses I made last summer - Green is my favorite color, but I didn't realize I had used so much of it when making all those purses. Since St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner - Green was the perfect color.
I used a wire hanger that I shaped into a circle for the wreath form. It ended up being about a 12" diameter.
I think there are about 15 different patterns - only one being a solid.
I love the combination of all the different shades - from kelly to olive to chartruese, and everything in between.
I Love it and think it looks really good on my newly painted front door.
Happy St. Patrick's Day!!
2012 Update: A little tutorial - like stated above, I used a wire hanger for the form. I snipped off the hook part of the hanger and then using pliers, I straightened it the best I could and then shaped it into a 12" diameter circle. I then held the ends together with duct tape.
The fabric strips are 1" x 6", which I cut with a rotary tool. Then I tied them all to the wire. There are probably 150 strips. I have no idea how much fabric I used because it was all scrap.
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LOVE IT!!! I love rag wreaths but this one is particularly cute. Great job!
This is such a good idea! I saw your post on "A Glimpse Inside" and now I'm a follower of your blog!
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Wow, you have great scraps laying around. So cute!!! Saw you in Glimpse inside party. Love it!
Love it! So cute and perfect for St. Patty's day!
Thanks for linking up!
PS- Love the new blog design! :)
This turned out lovely. I love all the shades of green, and that you repurposed a wire hanger.
Very welcoming!
Visiting via the weekend wrap up.
SO cute! :) Nice work!
This is too cute! I love it!
{visiting from tatertots & jello}
Your wreath is beautiful. I love all the different patterns!
Very pretty! The variations of green truly make this gorgeous! You did a fantastic job!
I have always loved rag wreaths. And yours is so fabulous in green! :)
This is so cute. I'd love for you to link up to my brand new linky party @ myworldmadebyhand.blogspot.com
Your newest follower, Jessica
This is too cute! I want to re-create it!!! Great idea!
...just another quick comment! :) I wanted to let you know I featured your project on my blog - here's the link to the post http://www.daydreambelievers.net/2011/02/feelin-lucky-great-ideas-for-st.html
Cute! I'm featuring this over at womenwhodoitall.blogspot.com
Jill
This wreath is so cute! I hope you'll link it up at I Heart Nap Time.
I love it! Perfect colors! Cute, Cute!
Great Job! Wanda
Very cute! This will look great on your door all of spring.
This looks great! I love these rag wreaths.
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I love that I can make this with a plain old wire hanger... just wish I had scraps of green!!
Loved this so much I featured it...please stop by, check it out, and grab my button.
Jessica
http://myworldmadebyhand.blogspot.com/2011/02/sunday-stalker-2.html
so cute. I think this is the prettiest st patty's wreath out there.
megan
craftycpa.blogspot.com
Love this. It's so fun!
~Heidi
I love your rag wreat! I've made some myself - but this one is super cute for St. Patrick's Day! I'd love to feature it on my new blog if you are interested www.everyday-is-a-celebration.blogspot.com
Kelsey :)
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This is adorable!!!
Love this! I just made my first rag wreath yesterday!
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Hi, I just came across your blog. This is such a cute idea! I love it. I was wondering... how long and wide did you make each piece of fabric? I don't think i'll have time to make one before st. patty's day this week, but hopefully for some other holiday this year. Thanks for sharing!
Love this! I have bits and pieces of a yellow and burlap fabric wreath all over my craft room that I have been working on for a month now...lol.
You have such great projects! I am following you now :)
I want to make one! Is it just fabric knotted around a wreath?
Hello, I love this fabric strip wreath you have made for St. Patrick's Day! The different shades blend together so well and it looks great! I hope it's okay, I featured your pretty green wreath in a St. Patrick's Day crafts round-up hub here:
http://jamiebrock.hubpages.com/hub/St-Patricks-Day-Craft-Tutorials-and-DIY-Home-Decor-Round-Up
Thank you so much for sharing!
I actually would like to know what shade you painted your front door! I love the color!
I made my own version of this after being inspired by yours! I wired together three round, plastic plant supports (you know...the kind that come with spring bulbs) so they would look like a shamrock. Then, I tied my fabric scraps to them. I did have to buy the fabric (1 yd. ea. of 3 coordinating fabrics). But I could probably make 2-3 more wreaths from those 3 yds. Therefore, this project cost me a total of about $5!!! Thanks for the inspiration!!!
I love rag wreathes! This turned out great. I hope you will link up to my St. Patty's Day Project Parade.
http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2012/03/st-pattys-day-project-parade-linky.html
What paint color is the door? We are getting ready to paint ours and I love this color! Thanks so much!
K. Thomas... that paint color for the door was a custom color made to match our deck stain, which I have no idea what color that was. Thanks for liking it, but sorry I can't help you.
This is adorable! My mom used to do this with elastic hair rubber bands and fabric to make cute scrunchies!
Your wreath is really cute! I will have to try making one.
Your wreath is adorable! I shared it on my blog today if you want to check it out go to http://iamonly1woman.blogspot.com/2013/03/10-must-do-st-patricks-day-crafts-for.html
So cool! I've never even heard of a rag wreath before, but this is really pretty. I'm linking it up in a blog post tomorrow at http://www.diaryofaplagueyear.com
Thanks for having such a cool post to share!
absolutely love your Green Wreath! However, as an Irishwoman I must correct you - no one, not one single person, ever, would say St "Patty's" day!!!!!! Theres no such a thing!!!!!
Hi,
Just wanted to let you know I am sharing your wonderful post in my 100 Something Green St. Patricks Day RoundUp http://wp.me/p466oG-11f with a link back to your original post plus pinned to my St. Patricks Day Board! Have a terrific weekend!
Cathy from APeekIntoMyParadise.com
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