folded wreath
 

What did I do wrong. I tried making a wreath. It almost looks Ok. The center is too small. I had bought a thick candle to use in the center but that star type center hole is way too small. How do I fix this. I already made pot holders for the gift. So this will be for myself.

the wreath doesn't really have to have a candle or anything in the center, so go ahead and gift it. I'm sure it will be appreciated for the beauty in it.

That happened to me. I unsewed the petals. I adjusted my stitching line so that I didn't sew as far into the center. My opening went from about 1-1/2 inches to about 3-1/2 inches. Test your stitching line by pinning together the petals first.

What pattern did you use?

Sadly no pattern.I just followed the tute I saw on here.

You can get a candle holder (glass) and put a tapered candle in it. Just slip it from the bottom so the base is under the wreath. If your wreath is for Christmas you can add a little holly or tinsel around the base. Or so flowers etc for any wreath. Good luck.

My center was big enough I could put it over my head and wear on my neck

LOL You made a ruff.

lol that's funny.

Some of mine have a smaller center so when I want to display them with a candle I use a small footed dish (like am ice cream bowl) and sit the candle in it. I think this is a safer way if I am going to light the candle anyway.

See? great suggestions for all. I have yet to make one but do intend to soon.

This is what I was trying to explain. I bought some plastic wine glasses that pull apart the stem from the top of the glass. I made this for the POM swap. Since it was going in the mail I wanted plastic so it wouldn't break. But you can get the idea of using something besides a wide candle. I filled it with candy and covered it with tulle. It is only about 9 or 10 inches wide. Hope this helps.:thumbup:

This is cute!!

Thank You. I made this using hexigons instead of squares.... The pattern was a $8 pattern from Poor House. called Fold'n stitch blooms.

When I made mine I deliberately made it without a hole in the centre. It sits proudly on my table without a candle and is admired by all who see it. So give it to the person who it was intended for to enjoy.