Easy Patriotic Wreath
Even though July 4 is still several weeks away, I can’t resist decorating early for this important holiday. Our front door has a new wreath for Independence Day, an Easy Patriotic Wreath that I crafted from fleece.
Easy Patriotic Wreath
I love to decorate our house patriotically for Memorial Day, Flag Day, July 4, and Labor Day.
I used a wire wreath form and strips of fleece to make a patriotic wreath for our door.
I inherited all of my mother-in-law’s material including this fleece.
I love how colorful this looks on our front door.
How to Make an Easy Patriotic Wreath
Supplies
- 16″ wire wreath form
- 1/2 yard each of red, white, and blue fleece
- Rotary cutter, quilter’s ruler and cutting mat (Or a ruler and scissors)
Instructions
- Cut each color of fleece into 1” x 6” strips.
2. The wire wreath is divided into eight segments.
Three segments will be blue with white “stars.”
Three segments will be red and two will be white.
Starting with red, tie strips of fleece to the form, one at a time.
Fill in one section of the wreath with red and the next with white.
Continue until three red and two white sections are filled.
3. The remaining three wreath segments will be blue with white strips added to form stars.
Start by adding four rows of blue to a section.
On the fifth row, alternate blue with white strips.
Add two more rows of blue strips.
On the next row, alternate white with blue strips.
Add two more rows of blue strips.
After that, add a row alternating blue with white strips, then add two rows of blue strips, and then add a row alternating white with blue strips.
Continue with the pattern until the three sections are nearly filled. End the third section with four blue strip rows.
4. Hang your wreath and enjoy!
Our Patriotic Front Porch
Along with the patriotic wreath on our front door, our pots are planted with red and white flowers, and I add flags to the pots.
This is an easy craft that makes a big impact!
I love this wreath, Paula! It looks so beautiful on the front of your house. The flags look so cute as well! I’m always such a big fan of how you decorate for holidays!
Beautiful! I’ve been looking for some 4th of July wreath ideas lately and this one is so cute and bright. Thanks for sharing!
Love this wreath – simple and gorgeous!
Thank you, Haeley! I am really enjoying having it on our door this month.
Paula
I love that wreath! I also love the woodwork you have on your porch and door. Did you make that youself?
Thanks, Pam. The woodwork around the door is original to the house. We had a local hardware store make our Chippendale door and after examining it, my husband made a matching one for our porch door. He also made our Chippendale railings. (https://www.virginiasweetpea.com/2014/05/diy-chippendale-railings.html) I love having a handy husband!
Paula
This wreath is great, Paula!! Love the way you did this–thanks so much for sharing the technique! Can’t help but love red, white, and blue! 🙂
Thanks, Richella! It is perfect for this time of year.
Paula
Fun! I need some more patriotic decorations. Your wreath is so cute.
I love your sweet wreath!
Thanks, Vanessa! I’ve enjoyed having it on my door for nearly a month and it really shows up from the street.
Paula
I know this was a lot of work, but it looks fantastic and so festive on your front door! 🙂
Thanks, Christy! I actually made it over the winter while I watched tv on a snow day. I have so much enjoyed having it on my door and will be sad to take it down after July 4th.
Paula
Loved this patriot wreath. So easy to make. Think my granddaughters could do this
Yes, Judy! If you cut the pieces ahead of time, your granddaughters can definitely complete this craft.
Paula
It’s so fluffy and fun! I really love it! I might have to run out and get the supplies and make one today!
Karin
Thank you! It was easy to make and I love how it looks on my front door for July 4.
Paula
That is so fun! It looks so festive hanging on your door!
That wreath looks easy enough for me to make! Love it! Thanks for joining our link up!
xo,
Kellyann
I absolutely LOVE your wreath! It is so bright and looks fabulous with your flags waving in your pot! I did something similar with my ferns on our back porch! Happy 4th of July! Thank you for linking up with us!