Actually, I've always loved felt, but I couldn't resist the play on words since I used it to make a garland for fall. So simple and so sweet to me. I was inspired by Elsie's adorable fall garland, and also two rolls of garland leaves made of felt (seen below). I don't remember where I got these mass produced felt leave garlands, did anyone else get these last year? Maybe it was Martha at Michael's? Or Pottery Barn? Possibly from a friend that works at Crate and Barrel? Wish I could remember. Anyway, back to the handcrafted leaf garland. Want to make a fall leaf garland of your own? If so, you'll need some felt. Heather Bailey has some beautiful colors in her new felt line that you can see here. I'll leaf the rest to you, ha ha. And if you don't want to make your own, I'm going to make some for my vendor table at Silver Bella, so you can get one there!
Here's the mass produces felt leaf garland I was mentioning above:
yum!
I am currently having a hot steamy affair with felt myself.. goes to show what can be done with die cut stuff.
Posted by: grrl+dog | October 17, 2009 at 04:13 PM
Hei
Oh! so dekorativ felt garlanders.
I realy love your laptop computer case. The applications are so beautiful. Do you make for sale;)
Have a nice weekend
:)
Posted by: Ragnhild, Wallas Verden | October 17, 2009 at 04:37 PM
Gorgeous colors! Love the layered leaves too.
Posted by: regina | October 17, 2009 at 07:51 PM
Yours is WAY cuter. ;-) Big surprise.
Posted by: Karen B | October 17, 2009 at 08:13 PM
These would look so good in colours suitable for Christmas too.
Posted by: Christina | October 17, 2009 at 09:22 PM
Your felt garland is darling!
Posted by: cerri | October 17, 2009 at 09:22 PM
Wow!! It's BEAUTIFUL!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!
Happy Autumn!!!
Posted by: maryann | October 18, 2009 at 12:31 AM
What a great look
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | October 18, 2009 at 02:27 AM
Gorgeous garland! I love working with felt X
Posted by: The Vintage Kitten | October 18, 2009 at 06:54 AM
Lovin' that autumnal display of garland. Guess I'll have to get snippin' and sewin' to make a border for my art journal. I'm doing seasonal art journals (inspired by Teresa McFayden and yourself) and keeping the art to that particular season.... lovin' the results. Good project to work on while homemade soup is cookin' or brownies are bakin'. Have a wonderful day.
Posted by: Lorelei | October 18, 2009 at 10:03 AM
Gorgeous! I love the colors and how you've layered the leafs.
Posted by: Erica | October 18, 2009 at 11:16 AM
I actually prefer yours to the diecut ones. :) Thanks for letting us know about Heather's felt. My mom and I are always so frustrated trying to find pretty colors in the chain stores. As always, thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: psmullican | October 18, 2009 at 04:44 PM
Mmmmmmmmm...........is there anything more fun? I buy all wool clothing at thrift stores and felt my own...I dye it myself too, sometimes. It's by far my favorite fabric. I love your garland...what a great idea.
Blessings,
Spencer
Posted by: Spencer | October 18, 2009 at 04:52 PM
that is sooo cool!
Posted by: Beth Perry | October 19, 2009 at 10:01 AM
Your garland is way better than the mass produced one but with a little hand stitching it might be cuter. I am still trying to work on a felt garland for Xmas with felted wool circles blanket stitched around the edges..my 41 year eyes aren't what they used to be!
Posted by: mary w | October 19, 2009 at 10:30 AM
So lovely...I have been making felt balls lately, but this gives me an idea to make felted acorns and then add leaves for another garland...feltastic:)
Posted by: Lisa | October 20, 2009 at 08:08 AM
Your felt garland is wonderful!! I purchased several felted goodies from Etsy this fall and I'm in love with all of them!! :)
~ Wendy
http://Crickleberrycottage.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Wendy McDonagh-Valentine | October 20, 2009 at 04:47 PM
Ohh, so pretty. I love your colors.
Posted by: Pixie | October 20, 2009 at 05:10 PM
J'adoooooooooore!!
Posted by: latelierdebermick.blogspot.com | October 21, 2009 at 10:33 PM
I love the colors you used for your garland. Not too dark, just right! And I feel the same way that you do about felt. It seems to be making a huge comeback!
Posted by: Mitzi Curi | October 22, 2009 at 07:48 AM
It looks wonderful!
Tatyana
Posted by: Tatkis | November 03, 2009 at 01:18 PM
came across your blog via everythingetsy.com and i was inspired by elsie's felt garland too! check it out here: http://www.findyourhappyheart.com/2009/10/inspire-me-monday.html
i LOVE your garland!
Posted by: rhoda | November 07, 2009 at 05:22 PM
Beautiful! I featured you on Everything Etsy! Great job!
Kim
Posted by: Kim @ Everything Etsy | November 07, 2009 at 07:49 PM
Your garland is darling! Did you hand sew it or use a machine?
Posted by: Sturgmom | November 17, 2009 at 11:26 AM
So cute! Lovin' felt too & lots of playing with it this season!
Posted by: Carrie | December 05, 2009 at 10:11 AM
I love felt!! I use a lot in my kid's clothing. Sweet garlands!
Posted by: HeartFelt 4 Kids | October 29, 2011 at 05:27 AM