One of the things I had stashed around the house that needed something done with it was a collection of antique and vintage threads still on their wooden spools. They had come to me from my great-grandmother and my grandmother, and I couldn't bear to toss them out. Over time, the box got scattered about. I took one out for a project, or the kids got into them, or whatever. So I finally got them all rounded up, and after years of wondering what to do with them, I saw a cute wreath in a magazine. I'd seen it on-line in various places, as well, but they all used styrofoam bases. I have a personal hatred of styrofoam. It violates all sorts of things for me. So I pondered, and D2 found a wreath form under her bed. That was exactly what I needed! So here it is! My spool wreath.
First, I did put a layer of sealer on the threads, to keep them from unspooling. Then I wrapped wire around the base, threaded it through the spool, and wrapped the wire twice around the base before threading the next spool on. I recommend working the inside of the base before the outside!
It is the only thing at present on the wall. And the wall is too big for it! I fell like it needs something, but nothing I had worked with it. Bows were too big, buttons were too small. So part of me is hoping that I find more heirloom sewing items, maybe Great-grandma's measuring tape or something. But until then, I am quite happy with it. And if I do find more spools, I'll add a third middle layer, but I am pretty sure I found all of them. I think!
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