Easy Christmas Crafts: Golden Ribbon Wreath Ornament

The sew-easy Golden Ribbon Wreath Ornament uses gold-edged sheer ribbon and a chenille wire to become a pretty little holiday decoration.

This version uses sheer white ribbon with a narrow gold edge for a pretty bit of sparkle.

Golden Ribbon Wreath Ornament white on display
The Golden Ribbon Wreath Ornament is "sew" easy to make using simple running stitches.

Let's make one using two colors of ribbon in complimentary colors.

Easy Christmas Crafts: Golden Ribbon Wreath Ornament Materials and Tools:

Sheer ribbon, 1 1/2 inches wide, with gold edges  
Ribbon, 1/4-inch wide 
Chenille wire, 12 inches long  
Thread 
Needle 
Scissors  
Ruler 
Take a look at the simple materials and tools shown here.
Golden Ribbon Wreath Ornament materials and tools

The Steps for How to Make the Easy Christmas Crafts: Golden Ribbon Wreath Ornament:

Cut two lengths of the sheer gold-edged ribbon each 36 inches long.

This example uses two different colors of sheer ribbon, one peach and one brown, with wide gold edges.

Cut one length of the 1/4-inch ribbon 12 inches long.
Golden Ribbon Wreath Ornament step 1 cut ribbon
Thread the needle and add a knot in one end of the thread.

Place the two sheer ribbons one on top of the other.

Begin the first row of stitches roughly 1/4-inch from the end and 5/8-inch from one edge.

The second row of stitches will be 5/8-inch from the opposite edge making a 1/4-inch channel in the middle.
Golden Ribbon Wreath Ornament step 2 begin 1st row of stitched
This project uses the basic running stitch. It's a fast and easy stitch.

If you would like more help with the running stitch, go to the funEZ How to sew stitches page to get your own free e-book.

Sew with the running stitches the length of the two ribbons.

At roughly 1/4-inch from the end, knot and trim the thread.
Golden Ribbon Wreath Ornament step 3 end first row of stitches
Begin sewing the second row of stitches parallel to the first.

There should be a 1/4-inch space between the two rows.
Golden Ribbon Wreath Ornament step 4 begin second row of stitches
Within 1/4-inch from the end, knot and trim the thread.
Golden Ribbon Wreath Ornament step 5 end second row of stitches
Trim the ends of the ribbon being careful not to cut the knots on the ends of the stitches.
Golden Ribbon Wreath Ornament step 6 trim ends of ribbon
Bend 1/4-inch on one end of the chenille wire and fold it back on itself.
Golden Ribbon Wreath Ornament step 7 bend one end of chenille wire
Push the bent end of the chenille wire through the channel in the two sheer ribbons.
Golden Ribbon Wreath Ornament step 8 insert wire into ribbon
Gather all of the ribbon into the middle of the chenille wire.
Golden Ribbon Wreath Ornament step 9 gather ribbon onto wire
Pull the ends of the chenille wire even.

At 2 1/2 inches from the end, twist the two wires together.
Golden Ribbon Wreath Ornament step 10 twist wire ends together
Break off the excess wire.

Bend the twisted wire ends over to one side.
Golden Ribbon Wreath Ornament step 11 remove excess wire
Evenly space the ribbon around the chenille.

Adjust the wire and ribbon to form a circular wreath shape.
Golden Ribbon Wreath Ornament step 12 form wreath shape
Insert the 1/4-inch ribbon through the middle of the Golden Ribbon Wreath Ornament.

Pull the ends of the ribbon even.

Tie a knot near the ends to form the ribbon hanging loop.

Trim the ends of the ribbon at an angle.
Golden Ribbon Wreath Ornament step 13 add ribbon loop
The Golden Ribbon Wreath Ornament is finished and ready to hang on display.
Golden Ribbon Wreath Ornament step 14 finished on display
Two yards of pretty gold-edged sheer ribbon, a chenille wire, a 12-inch piece of 1/4-inch ribbon and a few minutes with needle and thread turn into a simple yet stunning ornament.

With the variety of ribbon colors, this decoration makes it easy to add unique colors to the holiday decorations.

Have fun!

The Golden Ribbon Wreath Ornament is a fun and easy project for anyone to do.
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