| If you love to celebrate Christmas, there is a | | | | three tubes. |
| good chance that you may be interested in | | | | 3. Stuff each tube firmly with polyester. |
| decorating your home for Christmas with your | | | | 4. Stitch ends of tubes shut. |
| own unique handmade Christmas decorations. | | | | 5. Stitch the three tubes together at one end. |
| Not only do they save you money, but also bring | | | | 6. Braid from stitched end holding tubes flat while |
| out your creativity to make some unique | | | | braiding. |
| Christmas crafts and decorations not found at | | | | 7. Secure the ends together arranging them so |
| every corner. | | | | that the tube ends are even. |
| This year one of them can be this homemade | | | | 8. Join both ends of braids together to form a |
| Braided Calico Christmas Wreath Craft | | | | wreath. |
| Materials Needed: | | | | 9. Sew on a bone ring at back to use as hanger. |
| - 3 pieces bright calico strips in contrasting colors | | | | 10. Tie a large bow in front over the stitching |
| (red, green, gold): each 4 ½-inch x | | | | where braids are joined. |
| 44-inches | | | | 11. Bend a wire coat hanger into a circle leaving |
| - 1 Bone ring | | | | the hook on for hanging. |
| - 1 Wire coat hanger | | | | 12. Tack in place on back of wreath, so to keep |
| - Polyester stuffing | | | | the shape of the wreath better. |
| - Large bright bow | | | | Making your own homemade Christmas crafts will |
| - Sewing machine | | | | make you proud of your abilities and envy of |
| - Needle | | | | your less-talented friends. |
| - Thread | | | | Nothing feels better than the Christmas |
| - Scissors | | | | decoration you made with your own hands. |
| Procedure: | | | | And don't forget: You can also use this braided |
| | | | Christmas wreath as a unique gift for your family |
| 1. Double each calico strip lengthwise, right sides | | | | or Special friends which will appreciate you took |
| together. | | | | your time to create your own handmade gift for |
| 2. Sew 1/4" seam and turn right side out forming | | | | them. |