Monday, August 19, 2013

Wool Popcorn Garland !

Gosh, how time flies when you're busy!  I've been busy with summertime remodeling in the house and just haven't had the time to finish up the instructions for my new pattern "Popcorn Treats".  Since the pattern is still not ready, I decided to go ahead and offer the instructions for making the popcorn garland.  The instruction download is here:  https://cathspenniesdesigns.com/product/popcorn-garland-instructions-wool-kit/

Here's what the finished garland looks like on my small tabletop tree....

Every year for our Christmas tree, I've made a fresh popcorn & cranberry garland for our Christmas tree.  If anyone has ever made a popcorn garland, you will know how long it actually takes to make it.  I've tried saving the garland to use for the next year, but popcorn does not save well.

This wool popcorn garland is the perfect because once it's made, it can be used year after year after year.  And it looks so real that your visitors will have to look very closely to see that it's actually made of wool and not real popped corn.
I also discovered that while making it, the pile of wool popcorn in my bowl looked so real that I wanted to eat it!
The other good thing about this wool popcorn is that it can be made inexpensively using wool scraps. In fact, I finally found a use for the 1/2" salvage edges that I usually tear off and throw out.



This garland isn't just for the Christmas tree.  It can be used in many other decorating ways.
Although I don't really have my Christmas decorations out in the middle of August, I can show you that the popcorn garland looks really sweet on a fireplace mantel. 


I absolutely love this popcorn garland and hope you can use these instructions to make this for your home too!  

For complete step-by-step pictured instructions for making this popcorn garland, visit my website by CLICKING HERE

For my pattern, "Popcorn Treats" Table Runner and Wall Hanging, 

visit my website by CLICKING HERE

Popcorn Treats Wall Hanging & Table Runner Pattern

For  step-by-step tutorials and tips for working with wool, visit my "tips and tutorials" page on my website by CLICKING HERE
Happy Day and Happy Stitching!

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13 comments:

  1. Sandi @ The Primitive SkateAug 20, 2013, 12:10:00 AM

    Love this! Thank You or sharing

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  2. Lois--Huckleberry LadyAug 20, 2013, 5:55:00 AM

    Well now....if that isn't the cleverest thing!!! Too cute!!!
    Lois

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  3. suzAug 20, 2013, 1:25:00 PM

    that is BRILLIANT! thank you for sharing that with us

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  4. ChristineAug 21, 2013, 7:43:00 AM

    Wonderful idea and great tutorial!
    Thanks so much!
    Christine

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  5. UnknownAug 23, 2013, 9:38:00 PM

    Leave it to Cath to come up with another brilliant idea. Would look nice on presents wrapped in brown paper.
    Thank you bunches for sharing. Merry Christmas..

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  6. KathyNDec 2, 2014, 9:05:00 AM

    Love this. Something I haven't done in my crafting all these years. Thank you for your awesome creativity and a big heart for sharing. :)

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  7. llswinkJan 26, 2016, 8:24:00 AM

    Cath, I love wool penny rugs and your designs are wonderful! But I have a question... If they become soiled can they be washed? Thanks for your help!
    ~ Lynda

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  8. Cath's Pennies DesignsJan 26, 2016, 12:35:00 PM

    Lynda, I tried to reply to your question by email but your account set up doesn't allow it.
    Normally, the candle mats and wall hangings just get dusty. A good shake will take care of that. I usually run a lint roller over them every once in a while too.
    If it does happen to get a dirt spot on it, I don't recommend washing, since it will shrink the wool even more...and the colors might run too.
    I'd suggest dry-cleaning.

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  9. llswinkJan 27, 2016, 12:29:00 AM

    Thank you for the information,Cath! Also, thank you for letting me know about my settings. I hadn't realized this lack of information until you told me. :)
    ~ Lynda

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  11. Tom and MarciNov 19, 2017, 7:13:00 PM

    This popcorn garland is so cute - I love it! Thank you for the tutorial!

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  12. UnknownNov 4, 2019, 7:19:00 PM

    thank you for the pattern for the popcorn garland. i peeked at your site and bought the pears. love them!!! thank you. i am a rug hooker and love the inspiration of your work

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  13. AnonymousJan 8, 2022, 6:41:00 PM

    What medium is this? Knit, crochet, or something else?

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