Topper/Wreath

 Yesterday and today, I spent decorating for Christmas.   🎅      I had my music going and having fun.  This was always my favorite holiday.

Each year I make it a point to make a new decoration for myself.  Well, this year I kept seeing this table topper all over Facebook.  I seen it in fall colors, summer and even Christmas.  Now, I am not one to buy patterns (some may even call me cheap).

Anyway, I made my own pattern.  Because of this, I cannot give out complete details as to how I made it.

I made 12 squares of light and dark fabrics.  The light was going to be my top, so I made a dark green boarder all around it.  

With right sides together, I sewed all around them keeping a small opening for turning around.  

I then sewed 1/4 inch all around to close my hole and to add strength.

(Oh, I also have a heavy batting inside my squares)

Next was the tricky, but the fun part.  I made myself a template so I could attach each one to another to form a perfect circle.  Marking each square, I sewed them together.

After they were all sewn together, I hand sewn a pearl bead on each point.  It opens the flaps plus I felt it added a little to it.

Here is the back...

And now the front...

I can put a candle or whatever in the center.  I even seen one hanging on a door.  I myself am going to use it for a centerpiece on my table, with a candle.

These don't take long to make, very easy and fun, and you can make them for any occasion/holiday.  They would make great Christmas presents.

OK, got lots to do and time is starting to run out.

HAPPY QUILTING EVERYONE!!