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Easy Felt Garland

August 18, 2011 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 14 Comments

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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  1. K @ Aurora Blythe says

    August 18, 2011 at 8:14 pm

    What an intriguingly simple idea! Great results to a very gratifying project. Thanks for the idea!

    Reply
  2. Luisa says

    August 18, 2011 at 8:33 pm

    This is so cute. We have tons of felt scraps what a nice simple project for adult or kids.

    Reply
  3. Rocio says

    August 19, 2011 at 12:04 am

    So cute! I need to try it, with or without the Go! Baby 😉

    Reply
  4. Simone de Klerk says

    August 19, 2011 at 2:03 am

    Oh yummie, what a great and easy idea. I think I really need that Go!Baby!

    Reply
  5. Posie Patchwork says

    August 19, 2011 at 3:02 am

    So adorable, gorgeous Christmas idea, love Posie

    Reply
  6. Terriaw says

    August 19, 2011 at 5:29 am

    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!

    Reply
  7. em's scrapbag says

    August 19, 2011 at 5:45 am

    Your garland is fun. Hope you are feeling better.

    Reply
  8. Handmade in Israel says

    August 19, 2011 at 10:31 am

    Very sweet. I love the colours.

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  9. Bela says

    August 19, 2011 at 12:26 pm

    Simply beautiful, Lisa!!! I love the colors!
    Much love to you!!!
    Bela

    Reply
  10. Chocolate Cat says

    August 19, 2011 at 1:44 pm

    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.

    Reply
  11. Tania McCartney says

    August 20, 2011 at 1:44 am

    Love! I usually make mine out of luscious papers, but love the felt… would last so much longer, too.

    Reply
  12. Thimbleanna says

    August 21, 2011 at 7:23 pm

    You’re REALLY making me want one of those go babies! That polka dot isn’t a felt is it??? Super Cute Girls!!!

    Reply
  13. 4you-withlove says

    December 4, 2011 at 12:12 pm

    I love this garland idea. I posted it on my blog with a link to here!

    Reply

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