Fold and Stitch Wreaths
 

I am making fold and stitch wreaths and I am having trouble with the opening being big enough for a candle or such. It seems really tight and wondered if anyone else has made them and if you had any issues with this. Thanks for any help.

Smokeyjoe, Welcome to this board.

Hi & Welcome!

What pattern are you using? Can you open a few stitches in the center circle where the pieces are joined?

I would un-sew a couple of seams where the units are joined and re-sew with a smaller seam allowance. This should make the middle space a bit bigger each time.

Wow, I tried making one and I have the same issue.It is now a UFO. I will try use wing a little.

So much for auto correct that should be unsewing.

I make dozens of them and sell them online and in a shop. It depends on the size of the wreaths and of the candles. My medium size ones are cut 5 1/2" to finish 5". For these my angle sewing is 2 3/4" to a 3/4". This allows for a 2" opening. For a larger squatty candle, they can sit on the inner edges. Or, if they choose to sit a small glass bowl in the center to hold treats. I often display them with a footed bowl that slides into the opening. I also make a lot of the hexagon ones and they have a very small opening. These are great at Halloween and Christmas with a small item (a standing witch or a small tree) sitting on the inner 'petals'. It is truly a matter of experimenting with your angles. BUT - make sure and take notes, after awhile the numbers will all blend together!