Old Book + Scissors + Sewing Machine = Leaf Garland
I had this idea last year, and finally got around to breaking out the sewing machine today. Just cut out different leaf shapes from an old book. Then, feed them, one by one, through your sewing machine to create a garland.
I like a random look, so I didn’t use a pattern, and I left random spaces in between, by stitching varying lengths of just thread between feeding the leaves through.
I love the way the stitch line looks a little like the vein of a real leaf. I used black thread so it would really show up.
I used the garland as part of my living room mantel (see what I did on the mantel in the basement here).
I used mostly white, and mixed in some seeds, keys, wheat and enamel. The black and white book pages fit in perfectly.
We’re gearing up for thanksgiving this weekend here and Canada, and I can’t wait. Mr. Turkey is thawing in the fridge, and I’m already dreaming of my mom’s amazing pumpkin pie. Wishing you and yours every blessing as you give thanks together this weekend. Happy Thanksgiving.
p.s. Can’t wait to share my Thanksgiving table with you next week. 😉
This post is linked up at Tidy Mom, 52 Mantels, the Inspired Room, Savvy Southern Style, 36th Avenue, French Country Cottage, Craftberry Bush, and Tatertots and Jello.
Corinna Ashley says
October 9, 2012 at 8:18 pmAdorable crafts like these make me wish I had a sewing machine, and more importantly, how to use one! Love the idea of it and maybe I can adapt it to my own skills, thank you for the tutorial!
Elizabeth Hanley says
October 10, 2012 at 5:45 pmWhat a great idea to use your sewing machine. It looks great! Thanks for sharing.
Enjoy the season,
xxx Liz
Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says
October 12, 2012 at 9:39 pmCute garland! I like anything made with book pages.
Jill @ Create.Craft.Love. says
October 14, 2012 at 4:29 pmThis is stunning! I love the white. And that book page garland is fabulous! Just wanted to let you know that I am doing a round up post on Fall Mantels tomorrow and yours is included!
Lisa (aka Mama B) says
October 16, 2012 at 10:17 amThe neutrals look nice. I really like your book page leaf garland. Cute!
Mary Alice Patterson says
October 16, 2012 at 4:15 pmLove how you’ve integrated so much white into your whimsical fall mantel. And the leaf garland is such a great idea.
Mary Alice
Courtney says
October 18, 2012 at 12:08 pmSuper cute~ I love how it turned out and what a great idea to sew it. Sharing at the party tonight- thanks for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday!