I am excited because it’s time for our monthly No-Sew Showcase and this time our theme is PATRIOTIC DIY…just in time for Flag Day today and perfect for a head start for the 4th of July! I love adding some red, white and blue, but I still need to have a little vintage or rustic edge…and my stars and stripes burlap wreath does just that!
It’s super easy and inexpensive, too! Here’s what you will need:- A Styrofoam wreath form (Mine is 18 inches)
- Burlap in stars and stripes patterns (Mine is actually burlap ribbon from Walmart. I used 2 1/2 rolls of the stripes and about 1/2 of a roll of the stars. Each roll was 10 feet long and 5 1/2 inches wide.
- Jute twine for hanging the wreath
And here’s what you will do:- Cut the ribbon into 17 inch pieces and then cut the pieces in half lengthwise, leaving each piece about 2 inches wide. If you are not using ribbon, but are using burlap fabric, cut 17 x 2 inch pieces. The number of pieces that you will need depends on the fabric that you are using.
- Tie the pieces onto the wreath form using single knots since the fabric is so bulky, placing them very close together and adjust them, first to the left and then the next one to the right, alternating directions so that the wreath form doesn’t show through. Cover about 3/4 of the form with the stripe and the rest of the form with the stars.
- Tie a length of jute twine to the form at the place where the stars and stripes meet near the top. This will be your hanger.
Now just hang your wreath and enjoy! I love the way it adds texture and a rustic feel to my holiday décor!
And if you are on the lookout for more easy ideas for patriotic décor, here is my Pottery Barn inspired patriotic banner…and you don’t have to be able to sew a stitch to create this one! 
And my favorite new way to add some festive patriotic touches to your home…my stars and stripes rag ball filler! They only take minutes to make and look great in a dough bowl or stacked in a vase or lantern!
Don't forget to pin it !
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I absolutely adore this wreath!! Thanks for listing your source for the burlap ribbon. I want to make one of these!
ReplyDeleteGotta make these and the rag balls for my home!!! I love this happy, patriotic wreath, Debbie! You are such a gift to me and to your readers!!!!
ReplyDeleteI've been looking for a patriotic wreath and this one is adorable, I have to run to Walmart tomorrow to see if they have the ribbon! I think it will look so neat on my front door!
ReplyDeleteI love this wreath! It is so cute and looks like it will be so easy to make. I hope my Walmart still has that burlap ribbon :)
ReplyDeleteLove this! such a clever idea!- off to Walmart :)
ReplyDeleteThe wreath is gorgeous, and I love the other ideas too! :)
ReplyDeleteI love this wreath ( so much that I might make one and hang it on my Montreal door here in Canada LOL )
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job !
xox
I love this Debbie! So simple with the ribbon. Even kids could help make this. Thanks for sharing another fabulous No-Sew idea!
ReplyDeleteI love your patriotic projects Debbie! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis turned out absolutely adorable!! I just made a wreath and shared last week using the same burlap, good taste ;) Saw you featured on Cedar Hill Farmhouse, congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteDebbie, you are brilliant and my inspiration! I've been hard at work but plan to send you some photos of what I'm up to w/July 4th/July decor.... doing over my sunporch and some other spaces before we get a new bull mastiff in our family...our 11 yr old passed on 3/31/15, leaving us so sad. Happily, the little grand is coming for summer Fridays at Grammy and Grampie's summer Friday camp, so we will post some crafts. xoxo
ReplyDeleteLove! Love it! Going to make the wreath! Love the firecrackers too! Great job! Thanks for sharing! Happy Fourth !cindy
ReplyDeletecutest wreath i've seen for the 4th....love it
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the wreath too as many others do! However, my two Walmart's in northern Indiana do not have the burlap ribbon. When I describe the blue one with stars, they tend to look at me like I've lost my mind. (Close, but not yet!) I will now have to go above and beyond and see if I can find it on-line. :( (Could not even find anything even close that would look at nice!)
ReplyDeleteStopping in to pin, love it!
ReplyDeleteHello: Just love this wreath! But what do you mean by "tie it." I couldn't tell if it meant in a bow or what........? Please describe further! Judy H.
ReplyDeleteSo glad that you like it, Judy! I used double knots. That seems to support the fabric a little better. Hugs...Debbie
DeleteJust wondering about how many feet for each roll....any idea?
ReplyDeleteHi Bethany! Each roll is 10 feet long and 5 1/2 inches wide. Hope that helps! Hugs...Debbie
DeleteThanks! Any idea if Walmart still carries this kind of burlap ribbon? I checked Joann's and Michael's and they didn't have it
ReplyDeleteI saw it at the Walmart near me at the beginning of the summer but I haven't looked lately.
DeleteI just love this wreath! So cute! I was wondering what section of Walmart did you find the ribbon in? Was it the section with all of the other ribbon or somewhere else? I have checked 2 Walmarts near me and neither had anything close. Thank you!
DeleteI found it in the section with the items for Memorial Day and the 4th of July at the beginning of the summer. I am sure it is gone by now but be on the lookout next year since I have seen it there 2 years in a row.
DeleteThank you so much for the response! I appreciate the guidance. Now, if I can just remember to look for it next spring!
DeleteGreat wreath and so easy to make. I hope I can still find the burlap stars and stripes ribbon. Thanks for such a fun idea.
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