Felt Holiday Light Garland
Twinkly Lights, That's What Makes Christmas Bright
Crafting a festive garland to spruce up your seasonal decor is one of the easiest ways to get into the holiday spirit. For instance, this Felt Christmas Light Garland will make a dazzling addition to your winter wonderland this year. Just imagine it draped over your mantle or hanging across a cozy nook, bringing a touch of handmade cheer to your home.
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This is a great project for all skill levels — even for those of you new to felt-craft. With just a few tools and a bit of creative focus, you can complete this Christmas Light Garland in one afternoon. The process is simple, but the results are nothing short of magical. Before you sew, take a look at our embroidery guide if you're in need of a refresh.
Though twinkling holiday lights may seem a modern convention, they actually date back to the 17th century! Originally, candles were used to decorate trees during Christmas celebrations, symbolizing the light of Christ. However, in the 20th century, electric lights took over, and the tradition of hanging lights on trees and garlands became a beloved part of Christmas celebrations worldwide.
This Felt Christmas Light Garland stands out for its charming and vibrant bulbs in classic holiday colors The cool, classic-retro feel of the design is fun and timeless which means you can integrate your garland into so many different holiday aesthetics. Lastly, while we chose "Be Merry & Bright" for our festive holiday message, your SVG letters can spell out anything you wish. Whether you choose to proudly display the name of your family, or leave it blank — it's totally up to you!
Once your garland is complete, the possibilities are endless! Hang it on your Christmas tree, over a mantel, or even across a doorway to spread joy and festivity. So, if you need a fun way to add a personal touch to a holiday party or family gathering, this Christmas Tree Garland is just what you need. Please remember to share your finished project with us! Use the hashtag #MadeWithLia on Instagram or join our crafters' community to show off your holiday creations and inspire others.
Crafting tip: You can opt for a no-sew version with no stuffing if you want, in whatever colors to match your holiday decor.
Full tutorial available for members to download.
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If you love the retro look of this felt ornament garland, check out our retro gift wrap, 3D paper ornaments, and gift toppers. Or you can always explore all of our Christmas crafts for more DIY ideas.
Tools
- Cricut Maker or Silhouette Cameo 4 (optional)
- Detail Scissors
- Embroidery Needle
- Straight Pins
- Wooden Skewer or Stuffing Tool
- Iron, Ironing Board, and Press Cloth
Materials
- Lia Griffith’s Wool Blend Felt — Ruby, Cherry, Rose Quartz, Mustard, Kelp, Malachite, and White.
- Embroidery Floss — DMC Christmas Red (321), Bright Christmas Red (666), Very Light Shell Pink (224), Very Dark Straw (3852), Dark Celadon Green (3815), and Very Dark Gray Green (924)
- Polyester Fiber Fill — Lia Griffith Stuffie Puff
- White Iron-On Vinyl - Siser Easyweed White
- Chunky White Yarn
- Tacky Glue
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8 Comments
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Kerstin
December 1, 2024 at 7:06am
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Lia
December 2, 2024 at 9:11am
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Mary
August 26, 2024 at 5:22am
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Lia
August 26, 2024 at 8:38am
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Blaise
November 19, 2021 at 10:53am
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Lia
November 19, 2021 at 11:14am
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Kerstin
November 3, 2021 at 1:26am
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Lia
November 3, 2021 at 8:24am
@Kerstin
Back to the Topsuggestion: a mini LED lights garland (for inside use) decorated with your bulbs but instead of felt use transparent paper and glue the bulbs around the LED lights
That sounds darling! You could also use a sheer fabric.
Can I just subscribe for a month or two, there are just a 3-4 patterns that I would like to have. Thank
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Where is the SVG file for the letters?
Hi Blaise! When you download the SVG cut files at the bottom of the post, there will be two files in the zipped folder. One is the SVG file for the bulb pattern and one is for the be merry & bright vinyl.
A suggestion for a variation: the bulbs cut of transparent coloured paper, the bulb sides only closed half, inside tiny LED bulbs-garland
What a great idea!