Since making the Modern Circle Pillow last week, I have had circles on the brain. I cranked out a bunch of felt circles using the Go! Baby. Then I stitched them together and had a garland in under an hour. I am full of the flu at the moment and this was about all the crafting I have the energy for.
Thoughts on the project:
- I used up felt scraps in lime, green, red and white that I had in my stash. I found that the cheap acrylic felt is stiffer and works better for this project as the circles hold their shape better.
- Using masking tape, I marked 1 inch on either side of the needle on the sewing machine. This made it really fast to line up the circles and feed them through. (See image below)
- This would be a fun project for a child who is learning to sew. It comes together quickly and garlands can be made for any occasion or to add some colour to a bedroom.
- You could cut the circles out of scrapbooking paper for a different look. Accuquilt recommend not to use the Go!Baby to cut large amounts of paper, and to treat the dies as you would your fabric cutting scissors. Paper punches in a 2 inch circle size are readily available and would also make for a quick project. It would look great in double sided paper.
- It is tricky to photograph garlands!
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What an intriguingly simple idea! Great results to a very gratifying project. Thanks for the idea!
This is so cute. We have tons of felt scraps what a nice simple project for adult or kids.
So cute! I need to try it, with or without the Go! Baby 😉
Oh yummie, what a great and easy idea. I think I really need that Go!Baby!
So adorable, gorgeous Christmas idea, love Posie
Such a great project, especially when you might be short on time. This is one reason I can see wanting a cutting machine, since cutting circles can be a pain. Lovely mix of felt colors!
Your garland is fun. Hope you are feeling better.
Very sweet. I love the colours.
Simply beautiful, Lisa!!! I love the colors!
Much love to you!!!
Bela
What a fun and seemingly simple project, will keep it in mind for when we redecorate a teen’s bedroom later this year. Hope your flu is improving.
Love! I usually make mine out of luscious papers, but love the felt… would last so much longer, too.
You’re REALLY making me want one of those go babies! That polka dot isn’t a felt is it??? Super Cute Girls!!!
I love this garland idea. I posted it on my blog with a link to here!