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Hand-Made Holiday: Fabric Scrap Garland

My fabric scrap garland

I was tired of my artificial evergreen garland scratching my banister and having to paint after Christmas each year.  I wanted something softer, something more old fashioned.

I came across this posting on The Old Block House’s site regarding a scrap garland they made.  Here is their garland which they did with toile fabric:
So pretty and festive, right?
I thought I would give it a try.  I already had the twine from some other projects and got the muslin and another fabric at Jo-Ann’s.  I also got Burlap Garland which I tried to cut and tie on, but it fell apart.
Here is the fabric:
I chose unbleached muslin (for that rustic charm) and a coral fabric which is kind of a mix between cranberry and red.  I liked the coral fabric because it reminds me of the sea which is so close to my heart and our home.
I then measured the fabric:
Cut it out with special fabric scissors (but I’ve been told I should get a rotary cutter):
The strips are 2 in x 7 in.  You need to cut them long enough to be able to knot them around the garland.
Fabric strips

I made a loop in the top and started knotting the fabric strips to it.  Alternating the red and the white (I chose to do 10 white and 5 red), but you can do any combination you want.

Loop at both ends

And here it is on the banister in all it’s glory!

6 ft. Hand-Made Holiday Garland
Since this one I’ve made two more.  I think I’m going to make some more in other colors – it is fun to hand-knot them infront of the TV.  They are great on banisters, on your tree, hung across your headboard or around a door frame or mirror. 
Linking to:

The Old Block House

Funky Junk Interiors

Home Stories A2Z
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Jessica
12 years ago

Looks fabulous & I love that is seems easy 🙂

Danielle
12 years ago

Jessica, you should try it. It is easy and fun, especially in front of the TV with Bailey’s or Eggnog 🙂

Kim @ Too Much Time
12 years ago

This is just lovely-I must do it this year! I am hosting my first ever link party this weekend and I would love it if you popped over to link up some of your cutie stuff!

Thanks, Kim

http://kim-toomuchtimeonmyhands.blogspot.com/2011/12/get-schooled-saturday-1.html

Danielle
12 years ago

Kim, just linked a couple of projects up to your blog. Love your site.

Jamie
12 years ago
Danielle
12 years ago

Thanks, Jamie!

itstwoam
12 years ago

Oh I’m sending this one to my mom… she will LOVE it!