Wednesday 28 March 2012

Easter Calico Rag Wreath


Whilst visiting blogs recently I came across Gina @ Random Thoughts, who was one of the hostesses of the Spring'taculer Craft Link Party Parade.
I just fell in love with her Easter Burlap Rag Wreath. Click on the link to see how pretty is it.
The tutorial was very easy to follow and so I decided to make one myself.
Not having any burlap to hand, I improvised with a length of creamy white calico left over from my bunny rabbit crafting days.

Ripping the calico gave my wreath the country homespun look that I was after. Thanks go to my friend Sue @ ISewQuilts for that tip.
In place of the pink pail and Easter flowers that Gina used, I hung a decorated egg bought many years ago at a craft fair in Bavaria and still one of my favorite items of Easter decor after all this time.

What do you think? C'est jolie n'est pas?

12 comments:

  1. Oui c'est tres jolie

    Carolyn xx

    Happy Spring

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  2. Your new wreath looks lovely - almost feathered and suits the background of the second photo. Hope that you're feeling better these days Maggie!

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  3. Very cute.

    I remember once my parents made one of this just out of plain clear plastic bags - - - it was very cute too! I believe at Christmas time they hung tiny red ornaments on it.

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  4. Maggie, you calico strips work perfectly for this project. I like the fluffy look, and I can see why your egg is a favorite. Happy spring! ~ Sarah

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  5. Oh Maggie, it's perfect. Love your touch of the egg and thanks for the plug.
    Sue x

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  6. Oh yes, it is sweet! Perhaps I will try one too.

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  7. The torn edges are just perfect for the soft look of an early spring wreath. Just lovely.

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  8. ooh- I like! The calico is a nice soft colour and looks great with the egg decoration.

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  9. Good idea. I put up some wreaths today, but I bet I can improve them. Maybe not burlap though. BTW we will be in your area in August.

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  10. This is really cute! It just dawned on me a few days ago that Easter is next weekend instead of the 14th. Let's say I'm not anywhere near done!

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