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Thursday, September 1, 2011

well hello Spring , it's nice to have you back !



It's nice to have you back too !
Let's get started on making some beautiful daffodils .
You will need some daffodily coloured fabric,
some thin wire , buttons, cardboard for templates
and green electrical tape .

 
Use the cardboard to make a petal template
the one used here is about 2" high .
Cut out your template and use it to trace 6 petals
on double fabric with right sides facing.
Stitch around all the petals before cutting them
out with pinking shears .
 
 
Turn the petals right side out and press.
Tack along the base of the petals without breaking
the thread in between keeping them all together .
 
 
Pull the thread to form flower shape and stitch
securely together .
 
 
Cut two different pieces of coloured fabric approx
4" wide x 2" high .
Stitch along the top .
Open out and fold to form a tube , stitch .
Fold under raw edges.
Turn right side out with the folded edges as your base.
Turn over a small piece at the top.
Gather and secure the base with neat stitching .
 
 
Stitch centre to petals .
 
 
Thread wire through button .
 
 
Push the wired button through the centre of the flower.
Cover the wire with green electrical tape .
 

 
I hope I have made all this very clear and
haven't forgotten any photos or steps .

Wishing you all a blooming gorgeous Spring !

21 comments:

  1. You are SO clever. Your daffodils are gorgeous.

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  2. What a fabulous idea. These would look great when wrapping pressies. I'm going to add them to my long list of things to make so that I have some in my gift wrap box ready to go :)

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  3. Very very cute.

    I agree with Sally - these would make fantastic additions to wrapped gifts.

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  4. They are lovely Clare. Well Done. Hugs - Fee X

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  5. Considering that fall is right around the corner, this is an excellent craft project that i could use in order to turn back time :) they're cute!

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  6. These are really gorgeous Clare, great idea!

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  7. These are so great, Clare!! Can't wait to make some. Thanks for sharing your wonderful, creative self with us. *grin*

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  8. They look fabulous! I feel very "spring-y" looking at them. Thanks for the great tutorial :)

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  9. Looking forward to making these - they look so sweet. Thanks for the tutorial
    Judy

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  10. Clare - these are so beautiful - going to make some for myself!

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  11. Oh wow, I love them!!! I'm never going to be able to make them though...want to make some for me and I'll make something for you?

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  12. Oh my! That is soooo cool!!! Can't wait to try and make these. Thanks for posting a tutorial.

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  13. Clare, I'll give this a go with florist's tape as SIL is a florist and florist's tape is more forgiving than electrical tape. I have 10 thumbs sometimes :(.
    I'm also a sucker for spots and stripes so would love to know what this fabric is! I love how easy your tutorials are.
    Cheerio,
    Robyn

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  14. Yum yum! Thank you for the great tutorial!

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  15. Oh My, Clare... those daffodils are so cute!

    (daffodils are one of my favorites, but I never see them in our yard because of the deer...!)

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  16. These daffodils are gorgeous Claire!!
    Thanks for the tutorial!!!

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  17. Fantastic daffy and easy tutorial, thank you.

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