in knots

Ever since I first read about how to make a ragamuffin garland, I have been wanting to make one and give it my own shabby-cottage spin.



I even bought my first pair of pinking shears and began to snip whenever I could find the time.



Many fabrics shown are from sweetie pie Lizzie, at Urban Gardens.



After cutting many strips I was ready for the next step of tying them onto something: I chose a heavy ribbon.



And I would cut and tie, cut and tie ...



until the garland seemed long enough to festoon a few places I had in mind. {Why does the word festoon make me chuckle?}



First I wove the garland through the arms of the Girlie Office chandelier. Since the gathered garland was looking very nest-like, I clipped a glittered bird onto a knot of fabric to complete a little vignette.

Hmmm?



My second thought was to hang the garland from the closet. Also pretty.

Hmmm?



Still kind of undecided because I like both options.

Chandelier ...



or door? Any festooning suggestions?



In other moments of spare time, I've been exploring the photo site Picnik. Very fun!

xo
elyse