Christmas Garlands

I love garlands. This is one that I saved in my ideas folder last year. I can't find the link now, but here are some instructions on how to make yoyos (gathered fabric circles).
http://heatherbailey.typepad.com/photos/how_to_make_a_yoyo/index.html
Layer the yoyo with a small felt circle and button on top, and link them all together.

I couldn't find where this was on her blog, but this was made by

http://creativebreathing.blogspot.com/

This would be great on a tree or a mantle.

http://allsorts.typepad.com/allsorts/2007/04/the_worlds_long.html

I've seen this banner done with Christmas fabrics. Here's a tutorial.

http://mikodesign.blogspot.com/2007/01/fabric-banner-tutorial.html
Obviously this is not a garland. Here's another link to a felt holiday scene for the kids, and it can be used as an advent too.

http://jas.familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts?page=CraftDisplay&craftid=11305