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One thing I truly enjoy making are garlands and buntings. I have a couple tutorials here on my site (loop-d-loop paper garland & simplest paper garland), and you’ll find that I love garlands that are a breeze to make. This thread garland is pretty much done in just three steps: fold, tie and snip. Read on to learn how!

I Try DIY | Fold, Tie and Snip Thread Garland

For this tutorial, I used DMC’s Retors Mat line of thread. It’s a thicker cotton tapestry thread, perfect for weaving, pompoms and other yarn-type crafts.

I Try DIY | Fold, Tie and Snip Thread Garland

To string my garland, I pulled out a ball of jute twine to match the earth colors I was going to use. I’m so ready for autumn, even if there really isn’t much of an autumn here in the Philippines.

I Try DIY | Fold, Tie and Snip Thread Garland

We’ll work this thread garland skein by skein. Before starting, cut some thread to even out the skein. There’s usually a 3-inch tongue to start off the skein.

I Try DIY | Fold, Tie and Snip Thread Garland

Step one: FOLD the skein in half.

I Try DIY | Fold, Tie and Snip Thread Garland

Step two: TIE the skein securely onto the jute twine.

I Try DIY | Fold, Tie and Snip Thread Garland

Step 3: SNIP the loops open.

I Try DIY | Fold, Tie and Snip Thread Garland

You can trim the ends of the tassel if you’re aiming for perfection. You really don’t need to though!

I Try DIY | Fold, Tie and Snip Thread Garland

Repeat with the next skein.

I Try DIY | Fold, Tie and Snip Thread Garland

Just keep your colors within the theme you’re going for.

I Try DIY | Fold, Tie and Snip Thread Garland

Keep going until you reach the garland length you need.

I Try DIY | Fold, Tie and Snip Thread Garland

You can space the tassels apart, or bunch them together. Totally your choice.

I Try DIY | Fold, Tie and Snip Thread Garland

Easy, right?

I Try DIY | Fold, Tie and Snip Thread Garland

Hang it up at your next gathering for an instant pop of color.

I Try DIY | Fold, Tie and Snip Thread Garland

Try this out next time you’re in a pinch. Happy Crafting!

mikkomix

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