Rag garlands are a great way to use up fabric scraps, especially Christmas fabric scraps. (Who wants to waste even small pieces of lovely Christmas fabrics? Certainly not me!) I made some rag garlands many years ago and have always enjoyed bringing them out every Christmas. Above, you see the garland I always put above my kitchen sink window. Below, is a rag garland I have used in my living room. I interspersed silhouette ornaments made by my daughter with other handmade ornaments on this garland a couple of different years.
However, for a long time I have wanted to try my hand at creating some lighted rag garlands. I had vague ideas of tying the rag strips to a string of Christmas lights, but wasn't sure it would work out safely.
This simple tutorial from Brenna at
Life After Laundry has given me the courage to give it a try. You'll find it here:
Scrappy Lighted Garland.
I've had "lighted rag garlands" on my Christmas crafting list for years. Now it looks as if I can cross off that project. Summer might just be a good time for the low-key project of cutting rag strips and tying them onto the garland. Maybe others would enjoy trying this simple idea as well!
That’s a cheery way to dress up a window or any cozy little spot. I see that you live very near the forest. 🌲🎄🌲 Alas, I finally gave away all my little scraps of fabric—they were taking over the world.
ReplyDeleteYes, I do! The forest is right behind our house on the other side of a stone wall.
DeleteWhen I made my first rag garlands I actually bought some fabric to tear up and use for them, as I wanted very specific colors. So you could do that if you really wanted to make some. This idea would actually be nice year round if you used colors that simply went with the decor, rather than Christmas colors.
Cute, I like the last one.
ReplyDeleteYes, me too. That's the kind I am thinking about making. The top two are ones I have made in the past.
DeleteThis is such a homey, cheery look! Thank you for sharing this with us!
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome, Barbara! It wouldn't go with every decor, I know, but it's a look that I enjoy in my home.
DeleteLove this idea, thanks for sharing. Have you thought about the small rice lights that are programed to come on at a specific time of day. I really like the idea of tying scraps onto the lights.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sue
I had not thought about those particular lights, Sue, but that's a wonderful idea! Have fun with this idea and be sure to post photos if you make a garland of your own.
DeleteWhat a cute idea. I have lots of Christmas fabric, this would be a good use for some of it.
ReplyDeleteIt sure would! Have fun with this idea!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute idea and if you can pick up scraps of holiday fabric in the January sales, you are all set to make a great-looking garland rather inexpensively if you don't happen to have scraps on hand.
ReplyDeleteI've had this pinned on Pinterest for quite awhile... always thinking this is the year I do it!
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