How to Make a Wheat Bundle Thanksgiving Centerpiece

Do you need a simple idea for your Thanksgiving centerpiece? I have one for you. It’s the wheat bundle Thanksgiving centerpiece that I created for my Thanksgiving tablescape.

Some Thanksgiving tablescapes are massive flower arrangements. I love those, but sometimes we just want something natural and easy.

I found this wheat bundle Thanksgiving centerpiece on another blogger’s site. It has a very simple, organic feel to it.

Having a pre-Thanksgiving dinner party planned with friends, I needed a centerpiece that would last for a couple of weeks. This one seemed like a perfect option.

I loved making it and I’m passing it on to you.

I love the fact that we have so many places to find inspiration for holiday decor. Wherever you look – local stores, online, Pinterest, Instagram, Hometalk, magazines – you will never run out of ideas.

I’ve shared this simple DIY-inspired Thanksgiving tablescape. Now I’m showing you how I made the parts of that Thanksgiving table.

The wheat bundle Thanksgiving centerpiece is the first DIY project that I’ll share. It’s so easy, you don’t have to take notes.

BUT, I do want you to see the tablescape ideas that some of my blogger friends are sharing today. It’s time for this month’s Celebrate the Holiday. Each month, I host this fun blog hop, where we celebrate ideas for a holiday, season or special event.

You can probably guess what our theme is this month – Thanksgiving! Great minds think alike because everyone contributed a Thanksgiving tablescape idea. The list for everyone’s post is at the end of my article.

If you are joining me from Susan of Hen and Horse Design, then welcome. Enjoy Susan’s tablescape ideas.

Wheat Bundle Thanksgiving Centerpiece Inspiration

To refresh your memory, the inspiration for this wheat bundle centerpiece came from Trish at Uncommon Design. I shared it as one of 9 Thanksgiving DIY projects that I found on Pinterest.

Why did I like this centerpiece so much?

First, I loved the simple, natural look of the wheat bundle centerpiece. The wood slice that the wood bundle sits on is intriquing. I love the woven basket chargers and the natural color of the runner.

What else did I love? First, I had burlap ribbon. I already had a wheat bundle, one I bought a few years ago at Pier 1. Do you miss Pier 1 as much as I do?

Making the Wheat Bundle Centerpiece

Let’s talk about the bundle of wheat. A couple of years ago, I took it apart and painted some of the wheat pieces white.

By the way, taking the wheat bundle apart is a mess. There is a ton, a ton, of straight sticks that act as filler and support. Pieces of wheat fly everywhere.

It’s amazing how many individual pieces of wheat and sticks make up one bundle. You definitely can make two bundles out of one.

TIP: When you take the wheat bundle apart, lay down newspaper first and spread it out to cover your work space and make it easy to clean up. It’s also good to do it outside – if it’s not windy!

After I took my wheat bundle apart, I used less than half to make a smaller bundle for a project. To do that, I used jute twine to wrap around the new bundle. I recommend that approach.

Here is all the extra wheat I had. It has been in a Pier 1 bag inside a big zippered bag.

Rather than take this wheat bundle apart to get a larger wheat bundle, I decided to make another wheat bundle to go with the one I already had. Hope that makes sense.

Creating the Wheat Bundle for the Centerpiece

First, gather how much wheat you need. Obviously, the bigger the bundle you want, the more wheat you need.

Actually, before you gather your wheat, go ahead and cut a nice long piece of jute twine. Then wrap it around the wheat 2 or 3 times, pull really tight, and tie in a double knot. Cut off any excess jute twine.

You now have two bundles of wheat. Adjust the wheat bundle so that it is even at the bottom.

The next step is to tie the two bundles together. You could use more jute twine or just use the burlap ribbon. That’s what I did.

I already had two rolls of wired burlap ribbon: one was a natural burlap color that was 2 1/2 inches wide. The other ribbon was off-white and 1 1/2 inches wide. I thought I could layer the 2 ribbons.

I laid the two wheat bundles on top of the ribbon, with plenty of slack to allow for making a bow and tails. Soon I realized that combining the two ribbons was too heavy to make a bow. So I used just the 2 1/2-inch ribbon.

Tie the burlap ribbon very tightly around the 2 wheat bundles.

You now have one large wheat bundle. Make your bow and stand the wheat bundle up. Make any adjustments so that the bundle is sturdy and straight.

As you can see, there was a gap in the center where the bundles come together. I needed to fix that.

I still had plenty of wheat left, so I carefully stuffed about 5 – 8 pieces at a time into the back and the front of the wheat bundle until the gap was filled.

Much better.

Next, I cut V’s into the ends of the tails. My wheat bundle was complete.

Finishing Touches to My Wheat Bundle Thanksgiving Centerpiece

Before setting the centerpiece on the table, I measured and cut a 12-inch wide piece of kraft paper for the paper runner.

Remember the wood slice? It was the only thing I didn’t have. I did find one at one of my favorite local shops, Ballard & Blakely (which, unfortunately, has since closed).

All I had to do was place my wheat bundle on the wood slice and make sure it was standing straight. Finally, I adjusted the tails and fluffed out the burlap bow.

Your wheat bundle Thanksgiving centerpiece is done.

Now you can add any decorative items as filler at the base of the wheat bundle, as I did here: seeded eucalyptus and two of my ceramic white turkeys.

Supplies for Your Wheat Bundle Centerpiece

That is how easy it is the make a wheat bundle Thanksgiving centerpiece. So easy, so quick and so affordable. What do you need?

• 1 large wheat bundle
• thin jute twine
• wired burlap ribbon 2 – 2 1/2 inches wide*
• 1 12-inch round wood slice

You could use other ribbon that fits your season or theme. I do recommend that you use wired, or also called French, ribbon. The wired ribbon lets you “set” the bow and tails exactly where you want them.

I like that all the “ingredients” can be reused for other projects. Can’t beat that for any DIY project.

NOTE: This wheat bundle centerpiece is neutral enough that you can use it as a fall centerpiece for weeks leading up to Thanksgiving. Then add Thanksgiving-specific items to it for turkey-day.

Thanks for letting me share this easy wheat bundle Thanksgiving centerpiece. And, of course, please PIN it for Later.

Want more Thanksgiving tablescape ideas? I have some for you.

If you want more Thanksgiving DIY project ideas, then check out my Thanksgiving DIY Ideas Board and my Thanksgiving Tablescape Board.

Please visit and PIN to save all the other fabulous Thanksgiving tablescape ideas that my friends are sharing. You can start with Missy of Sonata Design House and her pretty Thanksgiving dessert table.

Let me know if you make one for yourself.