How to Make a Rag Wreath! Ornament Along Week 7

Great work on those Hoop It Up ornaments last week! Let's keep getting some use out of those embroidery hoops for these quick and easy Rag Wreath Ornaments...

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What you'll need:

3" hoop

(34) 1/2" x 6" strips 

Ribbon for hanging

Embellishments (optional)

Instructions:

1) Fold each strip in half wrong sides together.

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2) Hold strip under the hoop, with the folded end on the outside of the hoop.

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3) Wrap the loose ends back over the edge of the hoop and insert them into the folded end of the strip.

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4) Pull tight.

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5) Repeat for all the strips, adjusting the knotted strips to cover the hoop completely with fabric strips.

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6) Trim strips to a uniform length if necessary.

7) Insert a ribbon for hanging.

8) Embellish as desired.

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Check out Mathew's version at Misterdomestic.net!

Congratulations to Nancy @nancysiets for winning last week's prize. Make sure to post your progress to Instagram using the hashtags #ornamentalong and #ragwreathornament for a chance at this week's bounty. It's an incredible laser-cut quilt kit from Laser Cut Quilts! "Lost Legends" is designed by Madi Hastings and uses Nightfall Fabrics by Maureen Cracknell.

"Lost Legends" laser-cut quilt kit from Laser Cut Quilts

"Lost Legends" laser-cut quilt kit from Laser Cut Quilts

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