Tuesday, January 06, 2009

Ragamuffin Garland...

I just came across Kimba's post about making a Ragamuffin Pillow... go check it out and get busy on this no-sew project friends! I LOVE projects like this because I am far from being a sewer. I tried it once. Like back in 1996 when I attempted to make a maternity jumper for myself and a matching jumper for Jessica to wear to a Mother's Day event at out church. It was probably a tea party or something like that, and we were ever so cute. We were all dressed up in peach and cream plaid jumpers. What else would you expect... peach was the color the summer of 1996!

Anyway, I am going to get busy making some of these pillows... I love them! I also thought I would share with you the latest Ragamuffin Garland that I made for my friend, Carrie, who just had a little girl named Aubrey.








I've made one of these before but did this one for Aubrey a little different. I cut strips of fabric this time that were 16" long - I think it looks better. I also added the "A" and hidden in the fabric are a couple decorative hooks (drapery hooks) that Carrie can hang photographs or other keepsake items from.





Don't you think this is a fun way to spend a cold, wintery day?


30 comments:

  1. Just wanted to stop in and say how much I enjoy your blog! Love the header to your blog as well. Makes one pause and think as they come to your sight and the first visual they have is of the word of God and your babies. Love it!! Blessings
    Roxanne

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  2. Wow..that is so pretty and full of wonderful fabrics..I love it!!! I have never tried it but I will admire yours!
    -sandy toe

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  3. I saw Kimba's post as well this morning and think I'm going to give it a try!

    Nice job on the garland!

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  4. I'ts beautiful! I was in a gift shop in Sea Side several months ago and they had all kinds of things like this - key chains, decorative tassels... and they were very expensive. Thanks for another wonderful craft idea. I'll have to check out the pillow. :-)

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  5. Christy~ I couldn't get to Kimba's site through your link. I think a /: was left out maybe. Here is how I found it (thought you might want to know):

    http://asoftplacetoland-kimba.blogspot.com

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  6. The garland looks so cute! I bet your friend will love it. I want to try one but I don't know how much fabric I need!

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  7. Christy you are so crafty! It looks great and I bet she will love it!

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  8. So cute! Carrie (and Aubrey) will love it! Might just hafta make one for my girls... Thanks!

    Sarah

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  9. If I didn't have a real job - yes! ha ha. Very little time for crafts in my life ... but I love it!

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  10. I think it turned out great! I love the longer look too.

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  11. Quite clearly I will have to have an Honorable Mention for Carolina Girls so feel/be included. :) And a Grandmother from Raleigh is really worth its weight in sand. :) You know how we are about roots that run deep in the South. So you are a Southern Girl! My parents were married in Raleigh 51 years ago. :) My mother's from Greensboro. Small world.

    Your Graland is gorgeous!! Love it. I feel intimidated by it. The no sew is appealing. How many fabrics do you have to use? Mainly, how long does it take? I will go check out the link too.

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  12. Hi Christy,
    I just found your wonderful blog and thought I say "Hello".
    You have beautiful family.
    Come by for a visit to my new blog if you have a moment.
    You're always welcome!
    Warmly, Melissa :)

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  13. love the garland. i have lots of scraps left over from baby jacks room, this would be a great way to use it. i did one to hang our christmas cards from and loved it. any little girl would feel special having that in their room.
    ~nicole

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  14. Oh, I can't wait to get mine!!!! It's going to be so pretty over her crib!

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  15. It turned out really cute. I love the colors. I wish I knew how to sew. I can sew on a button but that's about it! God Bless.

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  16. I don't know if you updated this post..but I saw those pillows on Kimba's blog..I love them..I went to hobby lobby and bought fabric. I think we will be seeing a lot of those pillows (like the coasters) in blogland soon!
    -sandy toe

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  17. It's gorgeous...I made a sample one just to see if i could. :) I'll have to post it. It's a mini version.

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  18. I love those ragamuffin garlands and have been wanting to try to make one since I first saw them. I just can't seem to find the time, but you make me want to!
    Carrie

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  19. I also like your header! Hope your new yr is going well...God bless.

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  20. What a beautiful family. I really like what you made. Great idea with the hooks too.

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  21. I have wanted to make a garland like this for several months, but have yet to take the time to do it! Super cute!

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  22. I found you via Seasons of my Heart, although I think over Christmas I may have ended up here a time or two as well. Your blog is beautiful. I love this ragamuffin garland! What a great idea. How adorable that will look with pictures or keepsakes.

    Blessings,
    Tracy

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  23. This is the cutest thing! This is my first time visiting your blog--have you posted on how to do this before? I just love this! Beautiful!

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  24. (sheepish smile) I just came back to visit and noticed the link to your old post about how to make the garland. Even little 'ol not-so-crafy me can do this! They really are beautiful! :)

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  25. Hey friend...you are #2...in my pay-it-forward challenge.

    YEAH U!!!!

    I did receive your email...I'm in the process of writing back. Lot's to tell you!!

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  26. Hi Friend! So happy to be back online and catching up!!! This is too cute...

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  27. Love the rag-garland.

    So much fun.

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  28. I made the pillow and I love it. I need to gather some more material to make a garland. Fun fun.

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  29. I love that garland...perfect for a little princess. I made one for my little boy's playroom and love it. Your right...it was the perfect way to spend a cold winter day.

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