This is it. My Thanksgiving-ish project. It probably could've used a doily, twine, or some buttons to take it up a notch but I was pretty pleased with how it turned out. The bulky straw wreath and wool fabric were thrifted, the wool felt was left over from a recent project, and the owl was one of three I picked up at Walgreens. I cut the fabric, wrapped pieces around the wreath, stitched them to each other, cut out and stitched the leaves, and then carefully attached the owl with some strategically placed embroidery thread.
I may start decorating the inside for Christmas but I'll let this little guy hang out until Black Friday. Then it's over.
Are you a wreath maker? It's slightly addicting, isn't it.
xo,
Rachel
oooo he's so cute :)
-grace
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Posted by: grace | 11/14/2011 at 10:51 PM
Cute! I think the simplicity of it really works - it doesn't need lace and baubles.
Posted by: Sarah Rooftops | 11/15/2011 at 12:00 AM
It looks fantastic!I must admit wreath making is addictive...if only I did not live in an apartment. No one really gets to see mine!
Posted by: Alyce | 11/15/2011 at 12:34 AM
I love the Owl!! I like the wreath, simple but it works.
Ngaio May xx
Posted by: Ngaio May | 11/15/2011 at 01:48 AM
Lurvly... Very Thankful, too! grace
Posted by: art house mum | 11/15/2011 at 02:59 AM
Nice! :)
Posted by: Joyce Welch | 11/15/2011 at 04:00 AM
I'd love to make a wreath! I looked everywhere for a foam or straw wreath for my base, but no luck :(
love yours!!
mamaSTYLE
Posted by: melissa | 11/15/2011 at 04:08 AM
Your wreath is really cute! Clean and simple with a lot of character.
Loulou @ Loulou Downtown
Posted by: Loulou | 11/15/2011 at 05:01 AM
I was so happy to read the news about Brett coming home for more time than any of you had expected! You're so adorable for wanting to just pedal to the metal, get to Christmas. I can totally see why!!!
I still have pumpkins and pansies on my porch, but I did manage crack the trunk door on all my Christmas decor last night... I have no problem having little bowls and vintage planters filled with vintage Christmas ornaments + balls YEAR ROUND! But the only reason I actually put them away is so that they feel special around the holidays.
I hope things are going well for you three over there! I don't know how you manage to make adorable owl wreaths when you're flying solo!!! XOXOXO
Posted by: jenny | 11/15/2011 at 05:16 AM
I love it! Yes, wreath making is so addictive! :) Especially around this time of year when plaid is the fabric of choice (I'm slightly in love with plaid to say the least) :)
Posted by: jodi | 11/15/2011 at 06:31 AM
How CUTE! I'm pretty obsessed with birds and owls. I love all the fabric combos on this.
Posted by: ruthie | 11/15/2011 at 06:54 AM
oooh, this is too cute!!! and yes, i am in love with making wreaths :)
Posted by: amy | 11/15/2011 at 07:54 AM
love the plaid
Posted by: Elizabeth | 11/15/2011 at 08:13 AM
So cute. The owl is adorable. I am slightly obsessed with Christmas. Eeep! xo, rv
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Posted by: Rae Veda | 11/15/2011 at 08:58 AM
I made my owl wreath last year and he's hanging up again for the 2nd year in a row. I've already made my holiday wreath so i'm ready!
Posted by: Kristin | 11/15/2011 at 09:08 AM
I only put up a wreath during Christmas, but this inspires me to start putting one up for Thanksgiving. I love it!
Posted by: Ana | 11/15/2011 at 09:48 AM
It's so pretty, I should try to make something like this too :)
Posted by: Zane | 11/15/2011 at 11:46 AM
Happy to hear that you will be to see Brett over the Holidays. Sad to hear that you will be moving. Sad especially because when Mallory and I visit Springfield, you won't be there :(. I know it won't be for a while but good luck in the new city.
Posted by: Darlene | 11/15/2011 at 01:58 PM
so so good!
Posted by: knitxcore | 11/15/2011 at 02:53 PM
This is certainly a case of simple working! Very cute!!
Posted by: Emily | 11/15/2011 at 03:09 PM
i have so many wreaths to make for christmas decor (and gifts) i decided not to do a fall-theme one. i made a knitted garland instead which will probably come down after thanksgiving dinner (if my decorating fingers don't get too itchy while the husband is cooking):
http://meredithannetaylor.blogspot.com/2011/11/hooks-needles-falling-leaves-garland.html
Posted by: meredith taylor | 11/15/2011 at 05:47 PM
Very cute! Thanksgiving deserves a cute wreath. :)
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Posted by: Shannon | 11/15/2011 at 07:17 PM
This is really cute! Love the colours.
Posted by: Hannah @ Sparrow + Spark! | 11/16/2011 at 03:39 AM
Simple and Cute.
Love it!
Posted by: Mariana | 11/16/2011 at 04:16 AM
That's too cute!
Posted by: alex | 11/16/2011 at 02:56 PM
Love this owl wreath! :) I never got around to decorating for fall (I moved in August and have been super busy) so I'm looking forward to decorating for Christmas earlier than usual, too. So happy for you that Brett will be home!
Posted by: Skye | 11/18/2011 at 10:49 AM
very cute! i just made a thanksgiving wreath as well! Thought I'd share :) http://lydiascozycorner.com/2011/11/21/a-wreath-re-do-thanks/
love your blog,..I'm a regular reader, but don't always comment! love that we both have Ruby's :),...mine is 2 1/2...such sweeties!
Posted by: lydia | 11/21/2011 at 09:02 PM