These easy-to-make patriotic pinwheel napkin rings are perfect for any celebration you may have! They’re simple enough for anyone to help make, and they add a festive touch to any table.

Patriotic Pinwheel Napkin Rings

A backyard BBQ is not complete without an adorable set of these Patriotic Pinwheel Napkin Rings to accent your delicious assortment of burgers, hot dogs, and ribs this BBQ season. It adds that perfect little bit of festive flair to your tablescape that your guests will most definitely notice. It is that little bit of EXTRA that we all need in our lives.

You know you love the EXTRA details! And so do I! I love this DIY Summer Craft because it is budget-friendly and so customizable to your personal style. You determine the fabric, the type of napkin ring, the accents, and more. All of it! Y’all I am just here to share my ideas, but you are here to show your creativity! To be honest, we are the perfect crafting dream team.

In America, we always celebrate the big and little things. These Patriotic Pinwheel Napkin Rings show our love for America in a BIG way, take a LITTLE time to make, and are oh so EXTRA! Wouldn’t you agree? Follow along as I show you how I made these! Let’s get started! 

SUPPLIES NEED TO MAKE YOUR PATRIOTIC PINWHEEL NAPKIN RINGS:

• Bandanas –  Extra Large red, blue, and American flag style from Hobby Lobby
  • Patriotic Materials of any kind
• Heat and Bond Ultra Hold
• Paper Towel Roll
  • Clay Napkin Rings 
  • Shower Rings
  • Old Thrifted Napkin Rings
• Patriotic Foam Scatter – Dollar Tree
• Burlap or Jute
• Measuring mat & board
• Rotary Cutter
• Iron mat
• Mini iron
• Spray Adhesive
• Low Temp Hot glue
• Heat Gun
• Baby Wipes
• Puppy Pads

STEPS:

1 – Grab 2 different patriotic fabrics of your choice. I am working with my blue bandana and my flag bandana as well. Iron your fabrics to remove all those wrinkles. 

2 – Lay your bandana out flat and cut it in half with your rotary cutter so it is easier to work with. I wanted my napkin rings to be big and bold, so I cut my pieces of fabric to be 6×6”. If you want them to not be as big, just adjust your measurements a bit. Repeat so you have both of your pieces of fabric cut into 6×6” pieces.  

3 – Grab your Heat and Bond and lay it out flat. We will cut this slightly less so than 6×6”.  Mark with a pencil as you measure on the smooth side of the Heat and Bond as many squares of fabric as you have. Cut with regular scissors. Set aside for a bit. 

4 – Grab your paper towel roll and cut it to be about 2 “ long. It doesn’t have to be perfect. Cut as many as you need for your set of napkin rings. Tip* Use the above ideas instead of the paper towel roll for your rings. Be creative and have fun. 

 

5 – To reinforce this ring, grab your burlap and measure out the amount you will need to cover your roll, being sure to leave yourself a lip on both sides. Also, have enough to overlap a bit to have it completely covered. Use your Spray Adhesive and spray to the back of your burlap. Then place your napkin ring on there and it will adhere easiest. Hot glue also works too! Tip* You can also use jute and wrap around the ring, hot gluing as you go.

6 – With the excess on the lip of the burlap, you can simply cut a few snips into it to help you fold it inside your roll. With your low temp hot glue gun, add a bit to secure and clean it up. Repeat for as many napkin rings as you plan to make for your tablescape. Tip* If you have a regular temp hot glue gun, use your finger coverings so you don’t get burned. Set aside. Tip* You can add a strip of excess fabric around your burlap-covered ring to add a little bit of extra cuteness to it. 

7 – Next grab your fabric, and your heat and bond placing the rough side down on the fabric and iron so it adheres. They will fuse together and when done, you will see the shiny side stick to your fabric as you remove the packing. Next, lay your next design of fabric on top of the shiny side of the heat and bond. Iron again. This will activate the Heat and Bond so the 2 fabrics stick together. 

8 – Clean up the edges a bit with your rotary cutter and flat edge. 

9 – Next grab your measuring mat and lay over the square at a diagonal angle, going corner to corner. With your rotary cutter, go ALMOST to the center, being sure to leave some space so you don’t accidentally cut in half. Repeat on the other side as well so you will have 4 little cuts from your corners. 

10 – Next, determine which style you want your design to look. Tip* Always have a visual plan before you begin to ensure you get the desired look you like best! Grab a corner and add a dab of hot glue to the center, being careful not to crease your fabric so it creates your pinwheel look. Repeat with all of your corners. Be extra careful not to burn your fingers as you hot glue your corner flaps in place to the middle. Repeat until all 4 corners are folded!

 

11 – To hide that center, grab your foam scatter patriotic embellishments and determine which one you want to add. Hot glue in place. 

12 – Next lay your pinwheel down flat with embellishment down on your puppy pad. Find your ring and the burlap seam. Place that seam down in hot glue to the back of your pinwheel to hide that seam. Don’t forget to remove your hot glue strings/flyaways. Use a heat gun or blow dryer to help with that. 

13 –  Next insert your favorite napkin into your new adorable DIY Patriotic Pinwheel Napkin Rings. Be prepared to hear all your friends and family tell you how much they love them! Because they will. They most definitely will. 

Y’all! This idea doesn’t have to just be for the patriotic holidays. Wouldn’t this be cute with spring pastel colors, on your table for Easter? They even look similar to poinsettias with the right color of fabric for the Christmas season. Can you imagine them made from gold shimmery fabric for your New Year’s Eve celebration? Stunning! There are so many ways to make these your own personal style, and I am so excited to see what you come up with. 

Some other fun ideas to use these pinwheels instead of napkin rings include a garland, hair bows, gift bows, wreath embellishments, etc! Keep being creative and crafty my friends. Thanks for crafting with me today. Until next time! 

 

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