Not a Folded Wreath but Similar
 

I made this for my daughter's birthday. Someone posted a link to the site for these a few weeks back. They are very easy to make but the pattern says use 45" fabric but I haven't seen 45" in years. The dimensions for the leaves don't work on anything but 45" the way the pattern says cut the fabric. It says fold the fabric in thirds to cut all the leaves at the same time. That won't work with anything less than 45" fabric. I also found it easier, rather than cutting the leaves by the pattern, to print the template and sew the leaves like I was paper piecing. I think it's easier to get a consistent size for the leaf. IMHO The picture isn't the greatest but you get the idea.

North Carolina has the most beautiful "leaf Time" display of color on the hills. I can see why you chose this pattern to make for her. I am sure she will love it. I remember walking through the woods during this time and it feels magical to be in all that color.

picture is a little blurry on my screen but it looks nice this is the one i did from thinble art [ATTACH=CONFIG]560157[/ATTACH] i stitch down my leaves i didn't like the way they were standing up so i did a blanket stitch i do agree with sewing them like paper piecing thats how i will do the next one i like yours i didn't get that pattern

I hadn't seen this lovely variation on the original design (Folded Wreath) - yours is very well made and perfect colors for the season. Thanks for taking the time to give tips on improving this different pattern.

MandyRose, I like your wreath. It really turned out nicely. I like the way to stitched the leaves to look like vanes. I also got a pattern like that but the leaves are reversed I think. I really haven't looked at it closely. That's my next project for a GD whose BD is next month.

Red Garnett, the leaves are just starting to change here. We'll probably do our annual drive on the Blue Ridge Pkwy this weekend or next.

very nice fall wreath.

i saw a pattern for this variation a couple of weeks ago, yours is pretty

Thank you for this comment. That is the reason if I write words of welcome to someone, I say "Welcome from the beautiful mountains of western NC."
Not only is fall beautiful, but springtime is unbelievably beautiful as well.

MaggieLou~ your wreath is very pretty! Interesting design, and that leaf print is great!

such a beautiful table mat. I love it and the fabrics are to die for.

It is beautiful. I buy 45" fabric all the time.

Very pretty!!!

Hi Maggie Lou - I live about 14 miles south of you in Mooresville, NC. And I,love what you have done with this "folded" style wreaths. Somehow I must have missed the info on this pattern and was wondering if yiumcould either repeat it or give me a hint where to find it. I have the patterns for the 3 folded wreaths - have I made one? Nope, not yet, but I am thinking about it😁😁😁.

And while imhave you, do,you know if Needle and Thread is still open? I haven't had an email note from Theresa in quite awhile - she always had kind of strange store hours. We were just talking about her store at the Mooresville Guild this past Monday.

Sandy

MaggieLou, if you can't find 45" fabric, you could purchase 1 1/4 yd and change the 1/3 folds to crosswise. That would give you the width you need. Your wreath is beautiful.

All the leaf patterns are so pretty. I have a couple patterns, it's just a matter of putting the needle to the fabric.

That is beautiful for this Fall season.

Sandy, the site is thimble-art.com. There are two patterns. One has the fall leaf and another has the holly leaf. I think each one also has just a plain leaf so it isn't seasonal.

Margaret

PS: As far as I know Theresa is still open. I haven't been by there in several weeks but the cars are still parked there. I really need to stop by.

I thought about doing that after I had already cut them out. 20/20 hindsight. lol

I like both of those. I haven't made mine from Thimble Art yet but plan to do so before the holidays.

What a great innovation of this wreath!

I USED to live in NC (from April 1981 to August 1998).
Lived in Catawba County Sherrills Ford, Claremont &
Hickory with SMALL stints in Conover & Newton.

I DO miss living there (more so in the winters), but my
hubs would NEVER move to NC, and I have no reason to
go back now.

So cuuuuutttteeee!

Quilty-Louise, when we first moved up here in 2009 we lived on Lookout Shoals Lake. It's just across the river from Catawba Co. I loved it. I was just about 10 miles from Hickory and could go there to shop.

MaggieLou - thank you for the pattern info and for my question about Needle and Thread. I need to get up there myself - maybe this weekend.

Sandy in Mooresville, NC

I like your wreath very much. Is it a commercial pattern? What is the name of it and I will google it. I like it better than the folded wreath. Yours is beautiful!

[QUOTE=ladyinpurple135;7676348]MaggieLou - thank you for the pattern info and for my question about Needle and Thread. I need to get up there myself - maybe this weekend.

Sandy in Mooresville, NC[/QUOTE

Sandy, I would call first. I think she's only open for classes on Saturday. She keeps changing the days she's open.

Yes, it's a commercial pattern. The site is thimble-art.com. The pattern names are Fall Wreath Centerpiece and Christmas Holly. Cost is $2.00 each for the download version. Put the pattern name in the search box. They're easier to find that way.

Very nice , like your table topper

Very nice and the leaves really to great with the fall fabric.