Felt Poinsettia Wreath- Free Pattern
I love making wreaths but hate that they don't make it from
year to year. Having seen all the great felt delights and crafty wreaths in
blogland, I decided that a gorgeous wreath that lasts from year to year is in
the cards after all. Deciding on Poinsettias was not hard as they are one of my
favorite symbols of the season. Plus, I could easily incorporate buttons as
flower centers and holly berries. The pattern is easy and the large flowers
mean you only need to make 3-4 of them to cover your wreath. I covered an empty
wreath with fleece to give the wreath a cozier look. You can also use sweater
knits or minky.
Measure around your wreath's circumference and girth and cut a rectangle using
those measurements plus 10 in. to the length (this accommodates any tucks needed
to make the fabric lay flat around the circle) out of sweatshirt knit. Secure
with pins and mattress stitch the knit in place.
I cut out my patterns pieces (4 petals per flowers and 2-3 holly leaves per berry bunch) out of felt and selected my buttons. I used interesting ¾ to 1 in. buttons for the flower centers and 1/8 to 5/8 in. red buttons for the Holly Berries. Layout your completed poinsettias and holly leaves on your wreath and arrange as you see fit. Once you like the layout stitch each flower and leaf in place and then stitch on your holly berry buttons. If needed tack down the tips of your poinsettia leaves to keep them from flopping forward. Add a ribbon loop to the back and hang from your door. You can call it complete and set up shop by your front door to eavesdrop on all the compliments your neighbors will surely pay on your wreath. When the season is over, tuck it away to be trotted out again year after year!
The Felt Poinsettias and Holly leaves can easily be used to decorate other Christmas projects such as table runners, gift tags, Felt Advent calendar, garland, bunting, pins or headbands.
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