Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Designer Crafts Connection Blog Hop - Mother's Day

Welcome to the Designer Crafts Connection Blog Hop for the month of May. This month we are celebrating Mother's Day (or Birthdays.)

My mother was an excellent seamstress and taught me to sew at a young age. Thank you mom! So to celebrate Mother's Day, my project is a wreath made up of various, vintage sewing notions.
On this wreath are vintage button cards, spools, tomato pincushions, strawberry needle cleaners, snaps, sewing needle cards and two measuring tapes. Everything used to create this wreath has been thrifted. Here are some detailed images.


If you looked real closely you might have noticed that the filler material between all of the vintage notions is actually die cut pieces of a sewing pattern. The following is a tutorial to make the basic wreath.

To make the wreath, I used the Sizzix Frame, Circle Scallop die and cut scallop circles out of a sewing pattern. 

Using thrifted straight pins, I pinned scallop circles around the wreath form.

I used about 1 1/2 sewing patterns to create enough scallop circles to cover this wreath. Once the basic wreath is created then you can decorate it any way you like. Some other decorating ideas might be large buttons, lace or ribbon. If you want to make the wreath permanent then I suggest hot gluing all of the parts. I chose to pin my vintage pieces onto the wreath.

Happy Mother's Day to all of the wonderful moms out there. Please continue to hop through the Designer Crafts Connection Blog Hop using the button on the right.

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45 comments:

  1. Wow, that is absolutely AMAZING! The detail, even right down to the Sizzix flowers from a sewing pattern. I'm thinking of getting a Sizzix. I'm assuming you like yours, since you've used it for this unique wreath.

    Thanks for linking up to the Sunburnt Cow link party. :)

    Cheers,
    Tracy

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  2. I actually made a similar wreath in the 70's as a textile project for college (I just wrapped a pattern around the wreath and crinkled it a bit)...another way to "stretch this idea is to make a small christmas tree with same items for a "sewer" I made one for my college textile professor that same year using a styrofoam cone. Yo have a lot pf patience cutting out all those flower shapes out of patterns and pinning each one on - well done!!

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  3. Very creative! Love the wreath base - thanks for the inspiration.

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  4. You are a GENIUS, Lynda!!! This wreath is awesome! I L-O-V-E it(!!!!!)

    *SMILE & SUNSHINE* from DK,
    Lisbet

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  5. That is such a great idea. You certainly did an excellent job on your wreath.

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  6. Wow, this is so cute. I've recently been picking up patterns when I can find them for free. I think I might have to make a wreath with some of them.

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  7. Love the sewing wreath! Would look great hanging above my vintage sewing machine!

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  8. What an amazing idea - you're so clever(not to mention patient) - I love it!

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  9. Very cute! I would never have thought of it.

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  10. This wreath is crazy cute!! I have a boxful of vintage sewing items. I may just have to copy you on this one! Love it!
    Thanks for coming to THT.
    Rhonda

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  11. Wellm this wreath is so cute! I love he whole idea of the sewing notions being on a wreath! I have a lot of thrifted vintage sewing notions that I have picked up at yard sales and now I now what I am going to do with them! Thanks for Joining TTF. I hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day!

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  13. What a great idea for a wreath. I love and have been collecting vintage sewing notions that I planned to use in my own sewing creations. This wreath would be a lovely accompaniment in a sewing/crafting area. I'm most inspired by the way you used the sewing patterns.

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  14. Wow! I love this! What a cool way to honor your mom and it looks fabulous!

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  15. This is such a cute idea. You did a great job!

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  16. You did a great job. I really like it alot. Great idea.

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  17. This is fabulous! I am going to be on the lookout for things to use for one in my sewing room. Thank you for sharing!

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  18. I would love to put this up in my craft room - sooo cute!

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  19. Ack!! This is one of the best wreath ideas that I have seen!! AMAZING!

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  20. I love this! Going to have to make something like this for my sewing room. Great idea!

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  21. This is terrific!! I'm definitely going to make this as a gift for my sister-in-law. What a great project!!

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  22. Okay, this idea is just plain awesome. I love it! I so want to make one of these for the craft room I don't have . . . someday :-) Great project!

    Rachel @ Maybe Matilda

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  23. hopped over from the Coastal Charm link party. Super project. I even like it with just the pattern paper!
    michael
    bluevelvetchair.blogspot.com

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  24. Lynda, I'm absolutely head-over-heels for this project. It's gorgeous! Just when you think everything you could do to a wreath had already been done, you completely pull out an original -- and a real show-stopper at that. Bar-none the best link-up at "A Little Birdie Told Me.." so far this week! Thank you!

    Jenn

    P.S. I've shared a link on my FB fan page, Stumbled and Pinned your post too!

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  25. What an imaginative wreath!
    GOING FOR THE RED

    “If forced to make choices,” she said,
    “I’d go for the crimson and red.
    I’d let go of green,
    (Some think it’s obscene),
    Embracing magenta instead.”


    Dancers in Red

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  26. That is SO unique and fun!! Love it!!

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  27. I love vintage sewing notions and think this is such a cute way to use them, Lynda. And I really like the sweet simplicity of the wreath with just the sewing pattern cutouts.

    Thanks for being a faithful party participant. ;)

    Blessings,
    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  28. I absolutely LOVE this! What a great idea! This would make for an awesome decoration in my craft room! I'd love if you'd link this up at Sew Woodsy!

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  29. I'm back! I love this so much, I featured it on my blog today: http://www.maybematilda.com/2011/05/five-favorites-513.html

    Thanks for sharing your awesome project!

    Rachel @ Maybe Matilda

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  30. This is totally unbelievable!!! WOW!! I LOVE it!!!
    XO
    Cindy

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  31. This has to be the cutest, most fun wreath to look at! Thanks for linking up, I'll be highlighting this project!

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  32. That is beautiful!!!! I love it! I want one!

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  33. Visiting from Homemaker on a Dime!!! That wreath is absolutely AWESOME!!! I just love it!!! What a creative idea:) Thank you for sharing!!!

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  34. This is beautiful! Very creative idea! I love it!
    I am following you from the Homemaker on a Dime Creative Bloggers Party & Hop.
    Ana Paula

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  35. Wow this looks fantastic, you rock! :)

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  36. That is ADORABLE!!!! Im your latest fan courtesy of Homemaker on a Dime!
    Come by and say hi!
    http://www.frugaliciousme.com/

    xoxo,
    Tasha

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  37. Your sewing wreath is fabulous!

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  38. This wreath is awesome! Linking this up with us and the mother's day coupon book post made the Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop better and more special. Thank you!

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  39. Lynda - I am in love - Your wreath is simply gorgeous! Fantastic job. Thanks so much for linking to the Sunday Showcase Party - I greatly appreciate it. I have featured this. Hope you are having a great week ~ Stephanie Lynn
    www.bystephanielynn.com

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  40. This is sooo cute and unique! Great job!

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  41. featured this on my blog today

    www.kimboscrafts.blogspot.com

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  43. Lynda,
    I just want to let you know that I featured your wreath and fabric fortune cookies on my blog and FB page. Thank you for sharing your great ideas in my link party ;)

    http://www.thirtysixthavenue.com/2011/05/party-time-3.html

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  44. I am very gratful to you for this very nice proyects.. I really love it.
    Thanks a lot ffor sharing

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  45. this mothers day is on the 30th of march but it's great project for birthdays and christmas!

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