Monday, June 28, 2010

My Lovely Rag Wreath


Look at all the BEAUTIFUL strips of LOVELINESS!!


As I said in my previous post it took me a while to pick out my fabric, but once I did I was THRILLED with my choices!! Here they are in their glorious beauty!! My favorite...the one I began with is the vintage yellow lemon material!! "Isn't she lovely....Isn't she wonderful?" Recognize that Stevie Wonder song...wait...it is Stevie Wonder right?


I am in love with these color choices. I lucked out that the birdie blue and green were on sale at Jo-Ann. However, the lemons and blue (Heidi Grace) fabric were full price...ouch!! Thank you momma for the monetary donation to my project!! ;) I was not aware that having good taste {wink wink} would mean paying so much per yard! ;) Teehee!!




I used the tutorial by The Cottage Home to make my Rag Wreath....I started with my strips only 12 inches long (which works on a medium size wreath form). I thought I had a medium size (ugly straw) wreath. Apparently my wreath is HUGE!! The 12 inch strip barely made it around my wreath...and then I couldn't even tie it!! So I had to alter the length...probably to 14-16 inches. Once all the strips were cut I just started knotting them...in no particular color order!




Here she is taking shape...ain't she grand?? :)





Here is the finished project on my front door. This is where I planned on keeping her...yes, her!! But after considering this door gets full sunlight and very little protection from the elements, I decided she must come in and hang on another door. :(




And here is her new home...inside! I hope everyone that enters our house enjoys her beauty as well!!



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25 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 28, 2010 at 8:13 AM

    Cute, Cute, Cuuuuute !! Out done yourself once again.

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  2. KariJune 28, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    Love it!!

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  3. Homemade HeatherJune 28, 2010 at 12:20 PM

    Very pretty! TFS!

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  4. AnonymousJune 28, 2010 at 1:15 PM

    Very cute. I have just the perfect idea for this! Thanks for that lovely goodness!

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  5. Kaysi @ Keeping it SimpleJune 28, 2010 at 2:22 PM

    So cute, love the bright and fun fabrics you used!

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  6. the cape on the cornerJune 28, 2010 at 6:32 PM

    i love the bright and cheerful colors you chose. great job!

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  7. marcyJune 29, 2010 at 5:42 AM

    WOW! You are so talented! I love it--Great job.

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  8. The homesteadingcottageJune 29, 2010 at 6:36 AM

    I love how the colors all work together to give a whimsical, fun style. I'm sure it will bring a smile to all who enter the space (:

    Michele
    XOXO

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  9. KimMalkJune 29, 2010 at 1:48 PM

    I just love all of the fabrics you found. It would have been hard to cut them into strips :). I'd love you to join me for Fabric Fun Thursday.

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  10. UnknownJune 30, 2010 at 5:45 AM

    what a nice summer decoration. it turned out so cute

    amy

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  11. UnknownJune 30, 2010 at 5:53 AM

    It turned out so cute. I love the colors you chose. (I have the same problem with reaching for fabrics that are really expensive...or I grab the one with a big SALE sign in front of it, go to pay for it, and apparently there was teensy fine print on the sign that "excludes the fabric that Jami bought"!)

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  12. Andrea on Third StreetJune 30, 2010 at 9:12 AM

    Lovely! I just might try this!
    Thanks.

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  13. McKellJune 30, 2010 at 9:34 AM

    that's really bright & fun! love the fabrics you chose. and it looks easy too, i might just have to try this out :)

    *come check out my blog too if you'd like :)

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  14. UnknownJune 30, 2010 at 2:28 PM

    Oh, it looks great! You did a wonderful job - I love your fabric color choices. So bright and happy. Aren't these wreaths just so fun? I think I may do one for Halloween - that would be cute!

    Have a great day,
    Lindsay

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  15. CristanJuly 1, 2010 at 12:02 PM

    This is ADORABLE! I love how it turned out!! Great job :D

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  16. Jessica @ This Blessed LifeJuly 2, 2010 at 5:24 AM

    Super cute and fresh! Great job!

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  17. brandi @ tales of a domestic goddessJuly 2, 2010 at 1:15 PM

    beautiful!! now i know my next projecT =)

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  18. Lavender and LinenJuly 2, 2010 at 2:56 PM

    So creative! I love your blog too!

    Thanks for posting!

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  19. UnknownJuly 2, 2010 at 5:35 PM

    This is wonderful. Love your color selections.
    Teresa

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  20. Staci JJuly 3, 2010 at 8:27 AM

    That really is adorable!! I LOVE your color choices as well:)
    Visiting from Justsewsassy.com

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  21. Fowl Single FileJuly 3, 2010 at 9:27 AM

    I love your fabric choices! So summery and soft. Great job!

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  22. UnknownJuly 5, 2010 at 4:16 PM

    Thanks so much for joining us for our 13th Anything Related party!

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  23. NicholetteJuly 6, 2010 at 7:17 AM

    That turned out wonderful!!! So cute, thanks for linking up!

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  24. Jerri at Simply Sweet HomeJuly 8, 2010 at 1:42 AM

    This is so cute! I really need to make one of these!

    Thanks for linking up with me for Friday Favorites!

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  25. AnonymousJuly 8, 2010 at 9:52 AM

    Im loving this idea. I have a simular canvas fabric wreath, but this brings more color to the mix. Cute Idea! Thanks for linking up with 6 Inches of Ribbon!

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