Can you tell that Valentine’s has taken over my blog? I have another Valentine decoration for you today. A cute Valentine wreath with felt hearts. Of course, I have a tutorial for you as well because I don’t want to leave you ‘hanging’ (pun intended…hehe) wondering how the heck to make it and all. 🙂
I got my inspiration for this wreath on a recent trip to IKEA. They had the most adorable wreath in grey that I totally wanted, but they only had the one on display. Boo! I thought about the wreath and looked up to see if I could order it online. That is when I saw the red wreath and got the idea to make a Valentine wreath. Thanks, IKEA!
Supplies:
- Wreath form
- Yarn
- Felt
- Ribbon
- Embroidery Thread
- Needle
- Fabric Glue
First wrap your wreath form in yarn. I didn’t show you how to do this part because I thought it was pretty self explanatory. Just in case, to wrap your wreath, wrap the yarn around the wreath, tie a knot and start wrapping. I like mine wrapped tightly so I twist the yarn some on the form as I go to tighten the yarn. This is a lengthy process, so a movie or good TV show is a great idea.
For the felt hearts, I started by tracing and cutting out my hearts. If you are good at free handing such things, then go for it. I am not, so I used my Cricut to cut out a few hearts that I used as templates.
Cut lengths of the ribbon you plan to use. I cut mine at probably 18″, which was way too long for the size wreath I had. Glue the ribbon to the top of the felt heart. I used Crafter’s Pick – The Ultimate
. It is supposed to be natural or at least less toxic than other glues like this. This is the second time I have worked with it and both times it has worked well.
. It is supposed to be natural or at least less toxic than other glues like this. This is the second time I have worked with it and both times it has worked well.
I wanted the knots in my thread hidden inside the hearts. In case you haven’t done this before. Start with a knot. Sew starting on what will be the inside of the bottom piece of felt. Pull your thread through to the bottom. Pictured in #1 above. Add the second piece of felt on top. Start sewing normally around the heart. You will notice that I started sewing part way up the side of the heart and proceeded around the heart to the bottom as show in #2 and #3 above. I then filled the hearts and finished sewing.
I decided to hand sew my hearts because I wanted the cute stitched look of the embroidery thread, but her idea of stuffing the hearts on the side was perfect for my project. I had been thinking of how to sew the ribbon and fill at the top. Britni’s idea made this so much easier by filling the hearts on the side. I made adding the ribbon easy by gluing the ribbon rather than trying to hold it and sew it at the same time.
Hiding the final knot is a touch trickier, but still do-able. When you have reached the end and your thread is coming out the bottom of the heart, place your needle as though you are going to come back up through the felt. Only sew through the bottom piece of felt. Try to do this near one of the stitches. After you have pulled your thread up through only one piece of the felt near a stitch, use your needle (show in #1 above) to go ‘behind’ the stitch. This is creating a knot. In #2 above, you can see how to pull that knot or thread around the stitch out. Thread your needle through the hole to create a knot at the stitch. You can add one more knot on top of this by making a knot the normal way right on top of this knot you created. That is what I did in #3 above. Clip your thread. If the knot is sticking out a little too far, just use your needle to push it back in a little farther.
Felt heart ready to go with all the knots hidden and cute embroidery thread stitching showing.
I went really low tech for adding the hearts to the wreath. I figured out what length I wanted each heart and simply tied them onto the wreath.
It is soo cute! It is also right by my kitchen table, so I see it everyday. Love that! You just may catch a glimpse of the wreath in the pictures of our Valentine’s table on next week…hmmm, I wonder. Yep, you sure will.
Aren’t the hearts so stinking cute? Clearly, I think they are. To hang the wreath, I added a ribbon tied in a bow. The nail hides right in the knot of the ribbon.
Do you decorate for Valentine’s? I have always wanted to have more decorations than I do, so it has been fun this year creating things and sharing them with you all. That is one of the things I love about blogging. I am doing and making all of these things I have always wanted to do. 😀
This wreath is simply gorgeous! I’m hosting a Loving Valentines Day party and I’d love for you to share this great project.
https://4you-withlove.blogspot.com/2013/02/loving-valentines-day-party-link-up.html
Have a great day!
Marilyn
Thank you so much!
KC
This is really, really cute! I love those little embroidered hearts.
Thank you! I had fun making the embroidered hearts, which really surprised me because I don’t usually like any type of hand work sewing.
KC
Everything you make is so adorable, this is no exception! 😉 Love it!! Thanks for sharing!
Brenda @ChattingOverChocolate.blogspot.com
PS: I just realized how often I spot your great posts at link parties and stop by to comment on them … yet I somehow wasn’t following you yet! Fixed that!! 😉
Your Newest GFC Follower:),
Brenda
Have a fabulous day!!
Thank you so much, Brenda! I can’t tell you how many times I have done the same thing…keeping going back to a blog and finally think, “Why am I not following them?” Thanks so much for the follow!
KC
Very cute Valentine’s wreath! I spotted it in the “Shine on Fridays” link party. I became a follower of your blog and would love if you came and visited my blog.
http://www.glitzandgold.com
XO
Kati
Thank you!
KC
Cute wreath!!! I love the hearts hanging down! I’m pinning this!!!
Navy Wifey Peters @ Submarine Sunday Link Party
https://usscrafty.blogspot.com/search/label/Submarine%20Sunday
Thank you!
KC
This is sooo cute! I’d love it if you stopped by to link up at Thrifty to Nifty Thursdays at A Jennuine Life. https://www.ajennuinelife.com/2013/02/thrifty-to-nifty-thursdays-6.html
Thank you!
KC
This wreath is DARLING!!! Thanks so much for sharing:)
Katie
http://www.funhomethings.com
Thank you!
KC
Very cute KC!
Thanks!
This is super cute! I just love felt especially with the stitching. Great job.
Thanks so much!
KC
I absolutely LOVE this wreath!! I love how you used the felt hearts, so cute! And the hand stitching is adorable! Thanks for the shout-out too! <3
Thank you! Thanks for the inspiration on how to stitch the hearts and fill them without too much trouble. Hope I helped lead a few more people to your fantastic blog.
Have a great night!
KC
too cute!!! i love felt hearts! going to check out the rest of your blog!! found you on sarahs-link it up tuesday!
Thanks so much!
KC
I recently “discovered” all the beauty of the felt as a material and I love it every day more and more! Thanks for sharing the idea!
I don’t think I have nearly tapped into the beauty of felt and all that it can do…might have to explore that!
KC
Hi KC, I am kinda a wreath junkie and I just wanted to let you know that I really liked yours! It jumped out to me with the dangling felt hearts! Very nice. I pinned it to my wreath board.
Thank you! That is so sweet of you to say and I appreciate the pin. I think I will see if I can find your wreath board and take a look…sounds fun!
KC
Hey there! I found you on the link up and am now your newest follower! I love your wreath especially the felt hearts they are so cute. I hope you stop by my blog and say hi.
Danielle
http://www.thesweetpeapod.blogspot.com
Thank you! Glad to have you along for the ride! 😉
Take care,
KC
I love the little felt heart ornaments you created and how you attached them to the wreath with ribbon! Such a fun and different wreath!
I discovered your project through our Learn to Blog Roundup Resources and am featuring your fabulous wreath in a roundup tomorrow.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
~ Ashley
Thank you so much, Ashley! I appreciate the compliment as well as the inclusion in your round-up. Happy Valentine’s Day to you as well!
Hi. I found this project on Pinterest and included it on my Valentines project round up post here, https://sewingmadesimple.net/valentines-day-gifts-to-sew/
Please let me know if you want to add some changes on the post. Thanks for sharing this fab project!
Thanks for including me and for letting me know. 🙂