Pretty Wedding Pew Markers

These easy pew markers can be made up in very little time. They will pull the wedding and church theme together nicely.
Weddings can be frustrating, nerve wracking and just plain tiring to all involved. This pew marker is so easy to make it will give everyone a few relaxing minutes with friends as you make these up for the church. Our simple, easy pew markers are quick to make. Here's how:

what you need:

One small wreath about 8" across OR Using cardboard, trace around a bread and butter plate. Cut out the middle within 1" of the outside edge. Fabric and ribbons in the chosen co-ordinating wedding colours. If you have had the attendants dresses made, there will be scraps enough to make your pew markers. Stuffing and craft glue. what you do: From the chosen fabric cut 20 3" high hearts using pinking shears if possible. Cut a slit about 1" wide in 10 of the hearts. Putting wrong sides together, sew one heart front to one heart back around entire outer edge. Stitch about 1/4" in from outer edge. Poke stuffing through back of heart, stuff lightly. Glue hearts on wreath, making sure wreath is totally covered and all hearts are facing the same way. With ribbons, make a bow and glue to the top.

Make sure glue is totally dry before hanging. These markers could also be used at wedding showers and at the reception.

About the Author

Mary Wilkins has three grown children and six perfect grandchildren. Completely self taught, she has been sewing, and crafting for over 30 years. Her website http://www.sew-whats-new.com has been recognized in many sewing magazines and newsletters alike.

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