First of all, I would like to wish all the lovely ladies a happy International Women's Day today! Let's all love, respect, embrace, support, encourage and accept each other.
In my country, when the 8th of March comes around we always joke today all the housewives can have a day off from all the daily chores and just put the feet up to enjoy the day while the men are held responsible doing all the tasks. My mother used to demand my dad doing the beddings first thing in the morning, following by cooking, cleaning, washing, taking care of the children etc. but of course, the keyword is it's just a joke. So most women are going about their routines as usual.
My husband extra spoiled me a little more today. I got up late to find breakfast and flowers on the table, he made lunch and dinner, took the children out so I had the time to do other things that I couldn't or don't have enough time to do on an ordinary day. I decided to do some crafty works, mainly for Easter as it is approaching. This craft doesn't need too much time or materials. You could actually follow only after seeing the photos. Mine turns out quite neat (still have to improve my chain stitch skill). Anyway, if any of you have other ideas around this, please do share. I would love to see and learn from you too. :-)
What you'll need:
Felt fabric of your favourite colours
Buttons
Wire
Embroidery floss
Needle
Scissor
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How to:
1. Cut felt fabric into the shape of egg.
2. Needle and floss time! Embroider two curved lines across the egg-shaped fabric using chain stitch. Here is the webpage where I learned my chain stitch after failing to remember what my mother-in-law taught me. You can replace with other types of stitch if you wish.
2. Needle and floss time! Embroider two curved lines across the egg-shaped fabric using chain stitch. Here is the webpage where I learned my chain stitch after failing to remember what my mother-in-law taught me. You can replace with other types of stitch if you wish.
3. Sew the buttons between the lines of each felt eggs.
4. Once you have everything finished, poke two holes at the top of each egg fabric. Then using wire to pierce through the holes one after the other.
5. When all egg fabrics are in, weave the ends of the wire together and there you have it, your easter-themed wreath!
Please let me know how yours turns out and once again any idea to improve this craft is warmly welcomed.
Cheers,
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