I would love to tell you that I have learned the art of embroidery.
I have not.
It’s on my stuff-I-really-want-to-learn-but-I-get-so-distracted list.
Upcycling a sweet thrift store find however is something we specialize in around my house.
And today I am sharing a sneak peek at my Christmas Home Tour coming soon.
This Embroidery Hoop Wreath is thrifty from top to bottom.
The “sweater” was actually a Land’s End blanket I picked up at Goodwill last spring, and
drug all over with me all summer long. When the frayed edges could not stand another wash,
my white sweater blanket became part of a winter quilt (still in the works.)
The rest I was not sure what to do with until I saw a couple embroidery hoops filled with
upcycled sweaters for Fall and thought I could make my own that ties in with my red and white theme this year.
Here is what I used:
- One embroidery hoop (I found mine at Goodwill for $2)
- White sweater or blanket to reuse
- Scissors & hole punch
- Hot glue
- 2 berry sprays
- Printable below, trimmed and strung on twine or lettering of your own
- Twine to make a wreath hanger
Directions:
I separated the rings, and moved them around until I found the right part of the cable knit pattern I
wanted to use for the center of the wreath. After putting the rings back together and tightening the
screw at the top, I turned the hoop over and trimmed the excess material from the back.
I chose the placement of the berry sprays and glued them in place, but they needed something more
so using a strip of leftover cable knit blanket, I scrunched and glued a bow to go in the center of where
the sprays meet. The wreath was pretty like it was, but I really wanted to find a way to add some black
to make it pop. And, since I am all for merry-making every chance I get, I thought a black and white
printable banner would be perfect for the wreath.
If you use my printable for your lettering, just make sure to print it out on white card stock paper so
it’s nice and sturdy, and hangs well on the twine. I punched small holes and ran a long piece of twine
through the top of each piece, and used a dot of glue on the back of the wreath to hold the ends of the
twine in place.
So what do you think, do you have an old sweater lurking about or a cable knit blanket that has seen the
height of it’s career already? Well, if you do (or if you find one on the cheap at your local thrift store) you
have the list of other items needed to put together a fun upcycled wreath for Winter!
Thank you so much for creating and making with me today friend, wishing you a blessed day!!
The wreath is so adorable and I’m a knitter so I love it even more. I’m going to definitely make one of these for the holidays.
Loving this sweet holiday hoop!! Such a clever idea đŸ˜‰
Thanks for linking up at Monday Funday!
Thank you Meredith!! Have a fabulous week & thank you so much for visiting- xoxo
So, so cute! I love this! Thanks for sharing! PINNED!
What a cute idea! Thanks for linking up at the Found & Foraged Linky Party! Hope to see you next week.
Love this! So cute!! Also, wanted to let you know I have a link party on Wednesday, hope to see you there! Can’t wait to party with you at https://homeschoolapalooza.wordpress.com đŸ™‚
I love everything about this, I’ll bet it looks adorable hanging up! Thank you for including the printable banner đŸ™‚
OMG, Tanya this is so pretty! That little bow is the perfect finishing touch.
Love this! I am so not crafty and this seems so easy to make but looks like it took hours. Congrats on your SITS sharefest feature!!
Hi Brittany!
It was SO fast, seriously an easy DIY Wreath for sure. But I am glad it looks like it took all day đŸ™‚ Thanks so much- xoxox
love this bunches! I’m going to feature it this week on Twirl and Take a Bow xo
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!
Love this Tanya!
I love this! I love seeing what adorable ideas you come up with. So much fun inspiration. Love your blog. Thanks for linking up to Outside {the Box}!
Tanya, this is fabulous, featuring you tomorrow:-) Have a great week!
I love this, it’s so creative! Pinned!
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Hello, I can’t get your “merry” banner to load. Can I get it sent personally? Thank you! Heidi