Learn how to create a simple wreath using bandanas and an embroidery hoop in just 15 minutes! That’s right! It’s Craft Lightning time again, where we share 15-minute crafts all week long. This week is themed around patriotism, so you’ll find plenty of ideas for Memorial Day, the 4th of July, and more. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of this post to see the inspiration from our bloggers for this series. Today, we’re making a patriotic wreath!

How To Make A Wreath With Bandanas: Patriotic Weath Video Tutorial
Check out the video below to see the entire process of making this super-easy patriotic bandana wreath!
You, too, can make a patriotic wreath in just minutes. Did you miss any of the instructions in the video above? Just follow along below.
How To Make A Wreath From Bandanas
In as little as 15 minutes, you can make their easy patriotic wreath! This is perfect if you are short on time!
Plus, you only need two supplies: an embroidery hoop and 15 bandanas! No scissors or glue needed. This is an amazing, quick craft that transforms into a gorgeous patriotic wreath for your home!
Supplies Needed To Make Patriotic Wreath
- 8-inch embroidery hoop
- Bandanas (22 inch) (5 each of red, white, and patriotic)
Step 1: Separate Embroidery Hoop
Separate the embroidery hoop, keeping only the inside.
Step 2: Roll Bandanas
Fold the bandannas in half and roll until you have a tight, long roll.
Step 3: Tie Bandanas To Embroidery Hoop
Tie the bandannas to the hoop, alternating red and white, by making a loop and pulling both ends of the bandanna through, as shown below.

Step 4: Tie On Patriotic Bandanas
Finish off with the patriotic bandannas.
Step 5: Fluff Bandanas
Fluff the bandannas before hanging your wreath on your door.
So simple and yet so cute. This is my kind of craft! Grab your supplies and set aside 15 minutes in your day to create a patriotic wreath for your home. You will love the results!

8 More Patriotic Crafts From Our Bloggers
Looking for more patriotic ideas that can be made in 15 minutes or less? Check out more ideas below!
I love a good handprint craft, so this handprint flag from Kreative in Life is just perfect!

Use a few Sharpie markers to make patriotic drinking glasses like these from Michelle James Designs.

All kids love themed soaps! Let them have these rocket pop soaps from Happiness is Homemade this summer.

Pick up some inexpensive doilies and sew them together into a patriotic table runner like this one from Cutesy Crafts.

With just a few simple supplies, you can make your own patriotic bracelets like these from Try-it Like-It.

Make a cute paper fan centerpiece with the instructions from Jen Gallacher.

Ice dying is easy and fun! Let our guest co-hostess, Laura Kelly, show you how to make dyed patriotic t-shirts.

Laura is at it again, but this time with clay! This adorable set of firecrackers is a pin!

I hope you liked our patriotic wreath as well as the other quick and easy patriotic crafts from our craft partners. Stay tuned as we have more all week!
FAQs About How To Make A Wreath With Bandanas
I have received several questions about how to create a wreath using bandanas, including how to get the bandanas to stand upright and where to purchase the necessary supplies, among others. I recently shared a brief Facebook Live session, where I provided all the answers you need. You can watch it below!
If you have more questions that I haven’t answered here, feel free to leave them in the comment section below, and we will try to help you with any issues you’re having with making this patriotic wreath.

4 More Patriotic Crafts
Did you love learning how to make a wreath with bandanas, and want more patriotic crafts? Then check out the projects below!
- A Collection of 50 Patriotic Crafts & Decorations
- DIY Patriotic Wood Star
- Patriotic Want Centerpiece
- Patriotic Bandana Apron

Oh my gosh! We are totally making a bandanna wreath in Girl Scouts. I can ask each girl to bring one in a color that represents them and we will have a troop wreath. Thanks for the awesome inspiration. XO
What a cute idea! I love the starburst look the bandanna make!
Such a neat idea!
I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Angie, your wreath is spectacular, love it. Found a wire wreath form while cleaning out sewing room, (finally). got good start on it anyway. Course our cat isn’t too happy as I ruined all his hiding places.
Was so great how you arranged bandannas with stars on top, looks incredible. Gonna make one I think, will use the patriotic fabric I have. You are always such an inspiration for me.
Patriotic fabric would work perfectly!
What fun and colorful projects!!! 🙂
So many fun projects!!
This is so cute! I am impressed with your creativity 😀
-Jenna <3
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Genius! The bandanna wreath is so simple and looks great for summer and July 4 celebrations! Such a clever idea.
I am in love with this. Super cute.
I love this Angie. We’re not really big into wreaths here in South Africa, but I’ve always wanted to try make one, especially after I saw your fairy garden one.
Love the wreath…looks awesome!!! Thanks for sharing all the other fun ideas too!!
How unique! Pinned and saw your link at Awesome Life Friday.
I love your wreath! I’m in the process of transitioning my porch to Summer decor and I think this would make a great addition! Thanks for the inspiration!
Adorable! Thanks for sharing at Monday Funday!
I am loving these. That wreath especially! Forwarding this to a girlfriend whom I KNOW, will love that wreath on her door year round. Thanks so for sharing this at the Dishing It & Digging It Link Party.
Thanks for sharing at the #InspirationSpotlight party @DearCreatives Pinned & shared.
Thank you for sharing this super fun DIY on the Simpy Sweet Home Linky Party. You were my choice for this week’s feature. Be sure to come on by and grab your I’ve been featured button.
Your patriotic bandanna wreath looks great! What a clever idea. Thanks for sharing at Snickerdoodle. We’ll be featuring this at tomorrow’s party. Hope to see you there!
Angie,
Visiting from Inspire Me Monday. Great patriotic country charm with the bandana wreath. Will save for future DIY project. Come hit the dance floor with this week’s theme, mewsic to honor my brothers and my sisters! Have a tunetastic week!
oh my gosh! Girl, you are amazing! So glad I came across this, followed you on facebook and youtube! I hope to get a Cricut, maybe by Halloween – hope I see a lot of those tutorials then! (Website not active just yet… will be by June!)