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Rag Ribbon Garland

July 2, 2014 By: Michele McDonald45 Comments

Hello, friends! I’m sure you’re all aware how much I love decorating my house for all of the summer patriotic holidays. I keep the decor up from Memorial Day to Labor Day! Today I have a fun and easy to make patriotic craft to share with you.
I may be fairly new to the whole sewing gig, but fabric and I go way back. I love using it in no sew projects, and that’s exactly what this patriotic rag ribbon garland is – no sew!
You can use any fabrics you like. Ribbon, too! The more the merrier.
I selected various patterns and solids from The Ribbon Retreat.
Supplies:
Fat quarter of Moda Bella Solids in Porcelain
Fat quarter of ADORNit Nested Owls in Daisy Spray Navy
Fat quarter of Moda Baby Jane in Hop Skip Red
Fat quarter of Moda Bella Solids in Navy
Fat quarter of Moda Bella Solids in Christmas Red
1/4 yard of Riley Blake Polka Dot Knit in Navy
Fat quarter of Moda Essential Dots in White/Red
Fat quarter of Riley Blake Chevrons-Small in Navy/White
1/4 yard of Riley Blake Polka Dot Knit in Red
5 yards of Moonstitch Grosgrain Ribbon in Dark Navy/White
5 yards of Moonstitch Grosgrain Ribbon in Red/White
5 yards of Laura Lace in White
twine

Start by cutting the length of the fabrics to 15″. Then begin cutting the strips.
For the solid fabrics, I cut 1″ wide strips and for the patterned fabrics, I cut 1 1/2″ strips.
The knits arrived as a long thin piece of fabric 10 1/2″ wide. I kept that as their length and cut 1″ strips.
If you pull the ends of the knit strips at the same time, the sides will curl around into a tube.
The ribbons were also cut to 15″ long.
The fabrics obviously have a front with a pattern and a back without. We want to ensure that the pattern shows at the front of the bunting.
1. To attach the fabric to the length of twine so that you only see the front of the fabric, place the ends on top of each other, right side up. The top will form a loop. Place the loop 1″ above the twine.
2. Take the stacked ends of the strip up behind the twine then through the loop. Pull down gently.
3. Pull both ends of the strip to tighten the knot around the twine.
Repeat with all of the fabric and ribbon.
I added the strips in no particular order, only following a red then white then blue pattern.
I used approximately 13 strips of each fabric/ribbon.
The final length of the rag ribbon bunting was 47″, but you can easily make it as long or short as you like.
I love a good patriotic project, and I think the bunting has made a great addition to my red, white, and blue mantel, don’t you? Β And I already have fun plans for a leftover material!

 

Linking up to Flamingo Toes, Today’s Creative Blog, The Shabby Creek Cottage, Tidymom, Whipperberry,Β 
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Comments

  1. Sylvia says

    June 22, 2019 at 11:17 PM

    Adorable rag garland. I love making these, and I love the red white and blue.

    Reply
  2. Julie Briones says

    June 21, 2019 at 4:55 PM

    This is adorable, Michele! Came by way of TFT! Hope you’ll share this at Tuesday Turn About… We close tonight at 12pm CST. Pinning to my Patriotic Board!

    Reply
  3. Kristi Dominguez says

    June 20, 2019 at 10:19 PM

    This garland is SO pretty, Michele! What a fun and festive way to decorate for the 4th of July holiday! Great tutorial! Thanks so much for sharing! <3

    Reply
  4. Alice says

    June 19, 2019 at 1:23 PM

    The rag ribbon came out so beautiful and I really love the colors.

    Reply
  5. Jennifer Wise says

    June 18, 2019 at 10:07 PM

    I need to do this!! This is so darling!
    #wonderfulwednesdaybloghop

    Reply
  6. Derick Gisselle says

    November 15, 2018 at 8:21 AM

    Great information. It’s a very informative topic. Thanks!

    Reply
  7. Carol ("Mimi") says

    May 24, 2017 at 11:37 AM

    I love your bright, patriotic garland. The fabrics you chose are so pretty! Thanks for the tutorial.

    Reply
  8. Charlene says

    May 22, 2017 at 11:34 PM

    I need this garland. So stinkin cute. I hope that you will join us at Family Joy Blog Link Up Party this week. Check it out http://thinking-outside-the-pot.com/?p=676

    Reply
  9. Danielle @ A Sprinkle of Joy says

    May 22, 2017 at 6:50 AM

    Love it! We have similar garland on our mantel too!! Funny enough, your mantel looks super similar to our!

    Reply
    • Michele McDonald says

      May 22, 2017 at 1:56 PM

      How funny is that!! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  10. Michele says

    May 21, 2017 at 8:51 PM

    This look makes me long for summer to arrive!

    Reply
  11. Denise says

    June 11, 2015 at 2:17 PM

    This is so cute! And, I’m sure I have most everything I need in my stash! Thanks for sharing at Fridays Unfolded! Featuring you this week πŸ™‚

    Reply
  12. Theresa @DearCreatives says

    June 4, 2015 at 4:04 PM

    Thanks for sharing at the party! Pinned & Shared! See you again soon.

    Reply
  13. Theresa @DearCreatives says

    June 4, 2015 at 4:02 PM

    Hi Michele, Shared and Pinned! Thanks for joining the weekly party! Hope to see you again soon.

    Reply
  14. All that's Jas says

    June 2, 2015 at 11:58 AM

    Looks perfect! Thank you so much for sharing at Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop!

    Reply
  15. Cathy says

    June 1, 2015 at 7:42 AM

    Love this banner – so patriotic and so easy to make. Your mantel is just perfect. Thank you for sharing at Share It One More Time. Cathy

    Reply
  16. Cathy says

    May 31, 2015 at 9:09 PM

    What a great idea! I would love for you to share this at my link party Making Memories Mondays going on now! πŸ™‚
    Cathy

    Reply
  17. Vickie @Vickie's Kitchen and Garden says

    May 31, 2015 at 6:08 PM

    What a pretty garland. So nice and festive. Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty

    Reply
  18. Akaleistar says

    May 31, 2015 at 4:31 PM

    The garland is so pretty!

    Reply
  19. Christy Strickler says

    May 30, 2015 at 6:52 PM

    I came over from the Sits Girls. I loved the image you used. It really attracted my attention. Great tutorial too!

    Reply
  20. Dee says

    May 30, 2015 at 1:51 PM

    This is adorable, and it looks great on your mantel! Thanks for sharing at Snickerdoodle! πŸ™‚

    Reply
  21. Bethany @ The Southern Couture says

    May 29, 2015 at 8:16 PM

    These seem to be so popular right now. I have got to make my own. I love all the patriotic colors and the great thing is that you can use it for so many different holidays throughout the year. Thank you so much for sharing your creativity at Motivational Monday link party. Have a great weekend!

    Bethany from The Southern Couture

    Reply
  22. Heather says

    May 29, 2015 at 2:07 PM

    This is totally right up my ally! I have zero 4th of July decorations. Love it. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  23. theartinpartyplanning says

    May 29, 2015 at 1:32 PM

    This is adorable & it’s a project my kids and I can do together!

    Reply
  24. Evija says

    May 29, 2015 at 7:43 AM

    Love this idea, I have so many rags leftover from various projects and I am always on the lookout for interesting projects on what to do with them. This is very creative, thank you for sharing and joining our Oh My Heartsie Girl Wordless Wednesday Link Party.. Have a great day, co-host Evija @Fromevijawithlove

    Reply
  25. Kathleen says

    May 27, 2015 at 12:04 PM

    Fun! I love the combination of prints–and the simple construction.

    Reply
  26. Stacey says

    May 26, 2015 at 11:36 AM

    I love it. I’ve seen these in stores and thought they must be pretty easy. I pinned this so I can try it later!

    Reply
  27. Hannah @ Eat, drink and save money says

    May 25, 2015 at 12:33 PM

    You had me at “no sew”! This is adorable. I need to start doing crafts like this.

    Thanks for linking up with Share the Wealth Sunday!

    Reply
  28. Michelle Mortensen says

    May 25, 2015 at 11:25 AM

    This is SUPER cute! It is Memorial Day today, so I am too late – but I plan to make this craft for Fourth of July & Veteran’s Day. It looks fantastic. Thank you for your inspiration.
    Best,
    Michelle from simplysantabarbara.blogspot.com

    Reply
  29. Christy says

    April 28, 2015 at 6:34 PM

    Love it!! What width grosgrain ribbon did you use?

    Reply
    • Michele McDonald says

      April 29, 2015 at 11:06 AM

      Hi Christy! The grosgrain is 3/8″. Isn’t it gorgeous?? I love it!

      Reply
  30. Jen Gallacher says

    July 2, 2014 at 9:47 AM

    That is DARLING! Love the patterns you used too.

    Reply

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