Vintage Thread Spool Mini Wreath

Lora Bloomquist
by Lora Bloomquist
5 Materials
$10.
1 Hour
Easy

Old, wooden thread spools have great graphics. This simple DIY project enables you to enjoy the vintage graphics in a whole new way! Great gift idea for sewers, Christmas gift topper or tree ornament. They also look adorable hanging from the back of a dining chair.

Gather 7 wooden thread spools, similarly sized. Those that have old paper or stamped graphics will look the best.

For a uniform look to the thread spools, cut any old thread off with a utility knife.

Drill small holes through each thread spool.

Thread spools onto a chenille stem. Create the wreath shape, getting spools as close together as possible, all facing the same direction. Twist chenille closed tightly at top.

With a hot melt glue gun, glue wherever spools meet. Glue from the underside & try not to have big gobs of glue. Glue a skinny ribbon around the middle of the spools, tucking in between each. Add a loop at the top for hanging.

Embellish your Vintage Thread Spool Mini Wreath with bits of greenery and a jingle bell. This will also cover your ribbon knot and glue blobs.


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  • Mary Mary on Nov 26, 2019

    Great idea!!! What do you use the old bed springs for? I need ideas!

  • Mgt Ohara Mgt Ohara on Feb 09, 2020

    Old springs for mattress behind spool wreath? Looks nostalgic but please explain this choice to display- it is great!!

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  • Lovesunique Lovesunique on Nov 26, 2019

    This really caught my eye! So cute and clever. I will say I haven't sewn in years and had to buy thread and was shocked at the cost of thread nowadays. I do have lots of wooden spools though. Thread is sold on foam or plastic spools now!

    • Lora Bloomquist Lora Bloomquist on Nov 26, 2019

      I know:( That's why these old wooden ones with the cool graphics need to be appreciated!

  • Birdz of a Feather Birdz of a Feather on Dec 06, 2019

    So cute! Now I wish I didn't pass up those spools at the flea market. They'll be impossible to find this time of year.

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