A few years ago I made a cute little leaf garland at the start of September. Now, it's a mini tradition and I always enjoy making something cute and decorative to ring in the new season every year. Would you like to make one too? I thought you might!
Here's how I did it...1. Cut leaves... as many as you like! I used Fancy Felt and yarn. In the past I used embroidery thread too. Thread is easier to sew, but I think yarn is a little bit prettier. 2. Stitch the leaves together. This is a good project to do while watching a movie or waiting for some cookies to bake! 3. Be sure to add knots to each end of the felt leaves and to the ends of the yarn to prevent fraying. 4. Hang it in a doorway, on a mantel or on a bed frame. Enjoy your leaves...
Here's the original garland I made back in 2008. See the embroidery thread instead of yarn?
Here's our cute little garland decorating our register at Red Velvet. Have fun getting crafty... It's that time of year! xo, elsie
So pretty! Love it. The newer version looks beautiful on the wooden box :) Must give this a go.
Aoife x
http://aoife-blake.com
Posted by: Aoife Blake | September 04, 2011 at 11:58 AM
this will look nice in my preschool class room! and around the house :) thank you elsie!
Posted by: Jean | September 04, 2011 at 12:00 PM
This is lovely! I'll have to hunt down some pretty felt and yellow wool now.
Posted by: Libby | September 04, 2011 at 12:00 PM
I'm gonna try to do something like that :)
It's beautiful.
Posted by: Edna | September 04, 2011 at 12:00 PM
I've been trying to motivate myself to make this the past few weeks because I have always loved the original. This morning I thought I would give it a shot but didn't know if I had time, then I just saw this post and decided to take is as a sign. Looks like i'm making time for crafting today, not that that's ever a bad thing. :)
Posted by: Holly Gray | September 04, 2011 at 12:03 PM
Beautiful! This would look great on my mantel :)
Posted by: Molls | September 04, 2011 at 12:04 PM
Gorgeous work!! Love this! ^_^
Posted by: {leah} | September 04, 2011 at 12:04 PM
ooh quite nice :) i like it
Posted by: zee | September 04, 2011 at 12:14 PM
too cute! i have got to try this. it might also be neat with other kinds of fabrics too... like some plaid and gingham prints maybe?
Posted by: Jordan | September 04, 2011 at 12:16 PM
SOOO weird! I JUST made almost this EXACT garland for my bathroom a few days ago! It looks really cute hanging on my mirror!
Posted by: Elaine | September 04, 2011 at 12:18 PM
I LOVE this! I made a garland last year inspired by your 2008 version, and I love that you make it a tradition:)
Love,
Stephanie May*
http://www.maydae.com
Posted by: Stephanie May* | September 04, 2011 at 12:26 PM
Love your DIY projects! Will you ever be putting up the wedding ceremony backdrop project? I'm too scared to attempt that one on my own without some direction!!
Posted by: Megan | September 04, 2011 at 12:33 PM
the cutest! i'm definitely going to make it, soon :-)
Posted by: knitxcore | September 04, 2011 at 12:40 PM
What a darling idea!
Posted by: Melissa | September 04, 2011 at 12:43 PM
i LOVE this. so beautiful and perfect colors.
Posted by: Follow Your Own Way | September 04, 2011 at 12:52 PM
This would be lovely in a classroom!
Posted by: Jaclyn T | September 04, 2011 at 12:54 PM
Love the colors! Feeling so inspired!
Posted by: frutti | September 04, 2011 at 12:59 PM
It's cool so many readers thought of a classroom application - I made felt flags for my classroom last year, but these leaves are so cute.
One question: how do you thread heavy yarn through a needle? And does it go through felt easily, or do you need to pre-poke holes in the felt first?
I'd really like to duplicate this for my classroom, too!
Posted by: Jen @ Hell Razor | September 04, 2011 at 01:24 PM
Hold up. Is that a portrait of you and Jeremy down there!?
Posted by: THE-LOUDMOUTH | September 04, 2011 at 01:29 PM
Oh my gosh! It's FALL! Yay! These would be such a fun craft to do with the little girl I take care of!
THANKS!
Kacie
A Collection of Passions
Posted by: Kacie | September 04, 2011 at 01:34 PM