How to make a marigold garland
Marigold garlands hold a special place in celebrations across the globe, adding vibrant color and festive flair to any occasion. Whether you're preparing for a special event or simply want to bring a touch of tradition into your home, crafting your own marigold garland is a rewarding and beautiful project. Watch our short video for a step-by-step guide, or follow the instructions below to create your own flower garland.
Supplies:
- Tapestry needle works great for this project
- Thread (We reccomend size 5 crochet thread)
- Marigold flowers with calyxes intact
- Snips or scissors
Step 1: Harvest marigold flowers for garland
Gather marigold flowers from your garden making sure to include the calyx, or section below the bloom that holds the petals together.
Step 2: Measure string and thread needle
First, decide on the length you want for your marigold garland. Measure and cut a piece of thread, making sure to leave some extra length at the ends for easy hanging. Thread your needle, and you're ready to start adding the blooms!
Step 3: String marigold blooms together to create garland
String flowers by running a tapestry needle up through the hollow stem and out the middle of the blossom. After the flower is strung, tuck each stem into the petals of the previous bloom until you have the length you want. Alternately, pierce the calyx sideways and arrange flowers on the string in a spiral for a different look.
Step 4: Display your marigold garland!
Marigold garlands are a versatile and vibrant way to bring a touch of natural beauty into your home or outdoor spaces. Whether you're looking to add a pop of color to your patio or brighten up an indoor area, these garlands are a simple yet stunning solution. Outdoors, you can drape the garland along the edges of your patio, weave it through a trellis or even hang it from trees to create a festive atmosphere.
Add a colorful fall accent indoors
Indoors, marigold garlands can be used to enhance any room. Consider hanging one in a doorway or across a mantel to bring a touch of autumn into your home. The garlands can also be used to add a decorative element to a table setting. Wrap a string of garland around the base of a candle or a vase to create an eye-catching centerpiece that's perfect for any occasion.
Garland tip
Marigold flowers dry and shrink slightly in a few days, but the colors stay bright for weeks. Hang in an area away from air vents or drafts to help keep your garland intact and beautiful as long as possible.
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