It's that time of year! I love it when we start to see flowers popping up. Brooklyn is not quit there yet. I can feel it in my bones! It's right around the corner. I know it is. The weather is CRAZY! One day we just need a light cardigan, the next, it's full on down coats and hats. We are all getting colds and sore throats. Until we are in full bloom I have decided to make my own flowers. Daffodils are one of my favorite. I love making these every year. I once had dreams of making a mobil for by baby with felt flowers. Wouldn't that be sweet? She is at the age where she would try to eat it now. Oh well. Now someone else can make it. If anyone doess, send me a picture. Never mind. Please don't. I would probably just feel guilty. You can make them into hair clips using the first half of this brilliant tutorial. , a spring garland, attach them to easter baskets. Anything ya want people. Go crazy!
What you will need for this project
-100% wool felt (get the good stuff. It makes a big difference) in yellow, orange and white.
-embroidery thread in yellow, orange, and white
-a needle
-scissors
This is the shape you will use for your flower. Mine are about 2 inches wide. I made them into hair clips so I didn't want them to be too big. You will need to cut out two of these.
Place one on top of the other.
and make a few stitches to hold them together.
Now, cut a thin strip of orange felt. With the tip of your scissors, make small "snips" into the felt strip along one edge.
Roll it up into a cute little ball.
and stitch it together from the inside so that the knot doesn't show. (I use two stands of embroidery thread.)
This flower "center" will give the daffodil some dimension. Kinda like the real deal.
Flip the flower petals over and give it a little pinch (that sounded kinky:) and make a few stitches.
This will give the petals some dimension.
And last, you will sew the flower center on to the flower starting from the back so that your not will not show.
Here is my all time favorite wool felt supplier. The felt is soft and beautiful and the colors are amazing! She ships fast and her prices are some of the best I have seen around. Just make sure your leave some for me!
Purl also has some nice felt.
Linking to
This is so pretty. I love it! Perfect for Easter.
Question- where do you buy your "good stuff" felt? The only thing my local stores offer is the acrylic junk. I hate buying online because I am into instant gratification.
Posted by: Erin | March 28, 2010 at 08:39 PM
Such a sweet Daffy! ~Kelly
unDeniably Domestic
Posted by: Kelly | March 28, 2010 at 11:16 PM
awwww i love this tutorial! i recently bought a whole bunch of felt to make flowers but i haven't had time to make any yet!! i will add this to my collection!
Posted by: Sandy | March 29, 2010 at 10:46 AM
I love the little orange cup in the middle, I would have never thought to do daffodils!! Thanks for the little tut.
Posted by: Melisssa Howard | March 29, 2010 at 04:40 PM
I love this tutorial! I used it to make my own felt daffodils, then I turned them into a headband. I linked you on my blog, I hope you don't mind!
www.mleln.blogspot.com
Posted by: Emily | March 29, 2010 at 10:10 PM
I like this! I think I'll make hairclips out of these for some of the little girls I know. Thanks!
Posted by: MissDDT | April 01, 2010 at 09:01 PM
Beautiful! I've linked this to my blog. Thanks for sharing :)
Posted by: Aisyah Helga | April 01, 2010 at 09:15 PM
I made some felt daffodils today too (using Purl Bee as inspiration) although yours are much prettier, love the leaves and fringes! Thanks for sharing
Posted by: Kitty Gardens | April 02, 2010 at 04:40 PM
sweet, I need to make these as they will be the only flowers I get for easter as I am buried in snow.
Posted by: urban craft | April 02, 2010 at 06:48 PM
delightful! Daffodils are my favorite flower so I will enjoy making some of these! Thanks so very much for the how-to. I hopped over from The Persimmon Perch and am so happy that I did. Please accept my invitation to drop in at my place when you get a moment. I have become a follower and I hope that you will do the same. until later...
Posted by: Mary Beth @ Live. Laugh Make Something | April 12, 2010 at 04:26 PM
Love these daffodils, and would be so happy if you linked to them at my international blog linking party, every Sunday-Wed. Hope to see you there!
Posted by: Sara | April 12, 2010 at 05:48 PM
I am really into handmade flowers this year. This daffodil is fabulous!
Posted by: TammyM | April 12, 2010 at 06:34 PM
Another addition for my felt creations to do list. That is gorgeous!
Posted by: Cook Clean Craft | April 13, 2010 at 12:28 AM
What a great little creation. I love it! Thanks for sharing with Made it Monday! Jules
Posted by: The Persimmon Perch | April 13, 2010 at 04:46 PM
These are adorable. Thanks for providing such a nice tutorial.
Posted by: Suzanne | April 15, 2010 at 11:36 AM
This is fabulous! I love the idea of making several and putting them on a wreath...
We have a friday fun finds party that's still going- we'd love it if you'd link up!
Posted by: kirstin | April 17, 2010 at 10:26 PM
oh cute! I keep thinking I need something on our front door to go with the seasons... I guess felt needs to come out and get busy making a wreath.
Posted by: Coretta | April 18, 2010 at 01:00 AM
These are just fantaaaabyulus Mam.
Posted by: Sucretia | April 18, 2010 at 01:32 AM
So sweet! I love it!
Posted by: Shauna | April 20, 2010 at 07:31 PM
I made three hairclips and a brooch with these daffodils this afternoon, in between baking batches of Easter biscuits. Can't believe how easy they were to make - I have some pretty stunning gifts to give this weekend, so thanks a whole bunch (of daffodils) for posting this.
Posted by: Emma | April 22, 2011 at 11:37 AM