PGD craft studio: rag wreath

This may be the easiest, fastest, cheapest craft project ever.  The only examples I have are in neutral colors, so you'll have to use your imagination to picture it in the colors you'd like, but I think it would be just gorgeous in shades of red, white, black and gray. 

Here's how to make it:

This rag wreath, from the blog High Heels and a Hammer, looks great in shades of white, cream and tan.

For the base, you will need either a wire frame (which you can get at any craft store) or simply bend a wire hanger into a big O shape.  Leave the hook at the top to hang the wreath by!  Keep in mind, though, that a wire wreath frame will give you a bigger, thicker-looking wreath, whereas the wire hanger kind will be a bit skinnier. 

You will also need a pile of 5 to 7 fabrics that you plan to use.  I recommend using several different weights, patterns, textures, and colors for interest.  For example, sheer tulle, burlap, grosgrain ribbon, polka dot and/or striped cotton, and any old red, gray, or white t-shirts that you were planning to throw out.

Cut the fabric into strips roughly 1 inch thick and between 5 and 8 inches long, depending on whether you are using a hanger or wire wreath form (and depending on how thick your particular form is).  Once you figure out how long to cut the strips, cut them all the same length.

The hardest part is cutting all the strips.  This photo gives you an idea of the huge pile of strips you'll need to cut.

Then simply tie the strips onto the wreath using a square knot so they'll stay.  Make the mix of colors and patterns random.  For a wreath frame that has multiple wire rings, like the one below, tie strips on every ring.

Keep adding fabric strips until you can't fit possibly fit any more on.

For a wreath made with a wire hanger, you may want to add a big fluffy bow on top to hide the wire hook.

Ta-da!  You're done!  Go hang your beautiful new wreath!!!

You can dress up your wreath for the holidays by securely hooking a few Christmas ornaments into it using normal wire ornament hooks.  If you have Razorback ornaments, those would be perfect!