Folded wreath question
 

I just finished a wreath for my mother and it is much bigger than I thought it would be. Has anyone made this using smaller squares or somehow made it smaller. I think I will experiment and see if it can be made smaller. I saw a picture in a Google search that only had 9 points so wondered if it was made with smaller squares. I would like to know if anyone has made a smaller one.
Thanks
Lynda

I thought I would put in a picture of the wreath I made. It isn't very good because with my first I seem to make a lot of mistakes and my machine was skipping stitches on the zig zag stitches. I know I have to clean it I am sure. I used fairy frost and even with the mistakes I think mom will like it

I think you wreath is delightful - the decorative stitching makes it look in the photo like it was made with antique handkerchiefs - love that look with the blues!

I think it looks great!!

Wow! thanks it sure is big though.
Lynda

It looks great in the picture. I had not thought of the size - people have said it would be a store problem due to the shape and size but appreciate your photo showing the actual size.

Wow! Love Fairy Frost! Yours is crisp! Love it!

sandy

What did you use as stiffener please? Yours looks fantastic love the decorative stitches.

Looks great from here!

I really like the colors you used. Very pretty but they are big aren't they. Guess that just means I'll have to make one I can leave up most of the year so I don't have to store it!

I think you did a great job. There have been other posts about the difficultly of the written instructions. We as quilters should always try to learn from our mistakes. We ARE going to make them at some point. :)

That is really very nice. But it is huge. I was going to make one for my mother in law but that would take up her whole counter.

I have made several of these at regular size. Since it calls for 7 inch squares and 5 inch appliques. You could make a couple of sample blocks using 6 inch square or smaller even just to see if it would work. It would be easy to cut everything smaller accordingly. You probably would not need as many squares to form a wreath either. The applique is the little square that is fused in the middle. If you found a size that you liked, you could make your blocks as you go and sew them together until you got the amount you liked.

Has anyone a like to a video tute for this pattern. I can't follow written instructions at all but would love to make this if there's a video showing how.

I love you project by the way.

There was a post a few days ago with a link to a video. It's not quite the same but should work for you. I can't get the link to copy. Search utube for Orgami Candle Mat by Fiery Phoenix.

Mistakes !! I think not.........looks great to me. Your mom is going to love & cherish it.

I used just iron on interfacing. It wasn't the thick kind and I have had it so long I don't have a name for it. I think a thicker would hold it up better but be very hard to work with. There are a lot of thickness there to work with.
Lynda

I was hoping someone else had tried a smaller version but I am just going to have to experiment and see what I can come up with. I wish there had been measurements for the one with 9 points because I keep thinking it had to have fewer points to use smaller squares.
Lynda

I have the pattern and I was wondering if this is hard to make mary

I make 3 versions - all have 12 squares. The largest is 6 1/2" finished squares and the smallest is 4 1/2" finished. The smallest have the centers almost touching. I found my favorite is the medium size one with a 5 1/2" finished square. This has a center space just the right size for inserting a candle or a small bowl full of treats. I also make them both with frames and without. This depends on the fabric choice. If I am not going to 'stuff' the petals, then I put some sort of embellishment over the hand tacked spot (found little firecracker buttons for the 4th of July one!). But, I leave it plain if I am 'stuffing' the petals (easter eggs on the easter one and I little mummies and ghosts for the halloween one). The medium one can be made for under $6 (without embellishments) so it is a great item for a bazaar sale (sell from between $20 and $23). When you get comfortable with making them, you can do one in about an hour - selecting the fabric and cutting it takes the most time!

I've got the pattern but haven't done it yet, but just from looking at the wreath and using my (limited) knowledge of math and geometry, I don't think a wreath with smaller squares will use less blocks.

Oh it's beautiful!!! She will love it!!

It looks great. Love the Fairy Frost fabric and the decorative stitching. Looking forward to seeing your next one.

Oh, so very pretty. What a wonderful winter wreath. Don't point out any goofs and she'll never know--lol.

Have you posted pics of your wreaths? I would love to see the different sizes.

The size of the blocks will determine the size of the wreath whether you use 12 blocks of 9 blocks, if you only have enough fabric for 9 blocks the angle you sew them together will have to be changed so that it lays flat when completed. Sorry not good with math to be able to give you any help, maybe there is some one out there with the necessary skills to help.

I thought that too! Nice job!

looks very nice!!!

I've made these and they store great on a clip hanger (like you would use for pants).