Tutorial: Handmade Christmas Wreaths in Neutral Tones

Here in Australia, we celebrate Christmas in summer, so in many parts that means it's pretty damn hot!

A great alternative to the traditional green & red is a handmade Christmas wreath in natural fabrics such as linen & cotton in cool neutral colours. These are much more fitting for an Australian summer.

What you will need:

• Foam Wreath Rings (I've used 3 different sizes)
• Spray adhesive is easiest.  You many also need a little craft glue for touching up.
• Natural fabrics - linen, cotton, silk plus lace & buttons
• Dressmaking pins
• General sewing accessories

• Cut your fabrics into strips.  They don't need to be uniform.
• Spray your foam wreath with adhesive.
• Wrap your fabric pieces around the foam making sure all the ends finish to the back. 
• Repeat this process for however many rings you plan on using.

• Using the dressmaking pins, join your rings together.  They are super light so pins will easily do the job.  If you are not convinced, add a little craft glue also.
• When all three rings are together make your flowers. See below for a downloadable tutorial on how to make these scrappy flowers.
• Again using pins, secure flowers to foam through the buttonholes.
• If you wish to hang your wreath, take a length of ribbon of twill and again using pins, secure it to the top of the main wreath.

To make the fabric flowers shown above (and below), download this tutorial I prepared a few months ago for my subscribers.  They are super easy and you won't be able to stop at one!