Fold and stitch wreath
 

Just tried one and too labour intensive for me. My poor hands are hurting today (arthritis). If I were to try another one I use one of those stiffeners that are sticky on both sides, maybe heat & bond. I would bond my two fabrics together and eliminate the need to turn my blocks eg. fabric 5.5 inches, heat & bond 5 inches. Then do a couple rows of zigzag stitching on edges of each block.
Of course hopefully I'd also make better fabric choices. LOL.

Yes I made one and probably will not do another, however your suggestions would make it much easier!!!

Sorry about your arthritic hands, but very thankful for the hint! Going to do the leaf-look one sometime! (after I get double-sided fusible!)

I just made this one as a Christmas gift. I added a prairie point in the seam for more dimension. I thought it was fun. Not too labor intensive and definitely doable in the better part of a day. I bought the leaf shaped foam pieces when I purchased the pattern. That was a time saver I'm sure.
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Yours look good. I just found out about the foam today from a friend. I used some realllly stiff non-fusible interfacing (salesgirl recommended). Will never use that product again.

Love doing them. Made 6 already. Would send a picture but don't know how.

I bought the pattern from my LQS and have read the pattern directions several times...but haven't started it yet...Seems confusing to me! May be my frame of mind...maybe next week???

Yours is lovely! I made one---the leaf pattern. I also bought the precut foam leaf shapes for that one, expensive, but worth it to me to see exactly what that stuff looks like and how it works in the pattern. Later I bought the original wreath pattern, which is larger than the leaf wreath. I haven't made that one yet, but plan to use some stiff Pellon stuff I bought instead, which I read works in place of the foam.

I have the pattern and plan to use Pellon, but I also thought about using plastic canvas. I used the plastic canvas on some baskets and it worked out quite nicely, okay it was tricky but it worked. Have a gazillion pieces of plastic canvas and am trying to find ways to use it up. Arthritis is the bane of a a quilter's existence, fingers cramp up, etc. Getting old came at a most inconvenient time.

I started one and got tired of sewing around the squares with a decorative stitch to close the turning hole. I put it aside, but when I see pics posted here I think about taking it up again. I haven't done it yet, though. I can't imagine how people can turn out multiple ones.

With this leaf one, you appliqué the stained glass looking color pieces on top of the fabric covering the foam.Through all layers. So, I don't think plastic canvas would work for this one. Haven't made the other yet though. So not sure about its construction.

I use a bit lighter fusible (950 shirtweight). It still gives the poof but is easier to turn. I also prefer the 6" finished square. I can turn these by sticking my finger in, but, I got a hemostat and everything turns so easy. Its gripping action really saves my finger joints. I just completed a dozen more for a christmas fair, I find them addictive!

my hemostat is difficult for me to use. i just need to get used to how it works i'm sure. Good luck. I too have this pattern. got the foam squares for the other wreath. not thrilled with them so far.

I used Pellon fusible Thermolan I got at Hobby lobby with a coupon. I have had surgery on both hands and have Arthritus(SP) and they went together fine for me.

Very nice wreath, would like to make one...

I like the idea of the prairie points.

No idea what this is. Sounds too challenging for the time I have. thanks for sharing!

For those using a very stiff interfacing (or the plastic canvas), may I suggest that you make your squares (or hexagons), turn the inside out and then push the interfacing in. I would make the opening as wide as possible, cut the interfacing a 1/2" smaller that the finished square, curl the interfacing and push it in. This would allow you a flat area to topstitch 1/8" without hitting the canvas but would not let the interfacing shift around. This might help those who have a problem with the turning. But, I find the 950 stiff enough (when I finish, I usually iron with best press using a small ham) and it is very poofy.

Yes, it is a little challenging but I have made 4 so far. Please excuse the picture quality of this one. It was a test run for me.

I have the pattern and the Bosal squares. I haven't started it yet.