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How to make a simple rag wreath

Make a Simple Rag Wreath

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Gather supplies. (I ended up using only two of these patterns of material)

Gather supplies. (I ended up using only two of these patterns of material)

Cut fabric into strips.  I like to use pinking shears, but regular scissors will work fine also.

Cut fabric into strips. I like to use pinking shears, but regular scissors will work fine also.

The length of the fabric strips will depend on the size of your hoop.  I think these strips were about ten inches.

The length of the fabric strips will depend on the size of your hoop. I think these strips were about ten inches.

Fold your strip in half and wrap around hoop...

Fold your strip in half and wrap around hoop...

Pull end through the loop...

Pull end through the loop...

Pull snug.

Pull snug.

Continue with all strips of material.

Continue with all strips of material.

I put all of the red poke dot strips on first and then added in the brown strips.

I put all of the red poke dot strips on first and then added in the brown strips.

Add embellishments, and a ribbon for hanging. This is being used at a Woodland/Gnome themed party, so I added a fun greeting.

  • Embrodiery Hoop
  • Strips of cut material
  • Embellishments
  • Ribbon
  • Scissors