How to Sew Penny Wool Poinsettias

Left, is the penny poinsettia face forward. Center as seen from the side. Right, is the 
backside of the felt poinsettia.

       The supplies you will need for this design include: red felt or wool, pale pink embroidery floss, seed beads, wire for hanging and white and/or red and white decorative lace.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Cut 12 quarter size rounds from red felt or fancy red wool felt. Cut one larger round from the same material approximately 4 times larger than the quarter-sized rounds. This is the backside of the ornament.
2. Curl the small quarter round felt pieces into small 'horn' shapes and tack these in place with a bit of thread. 
3. Glue or sew four felt horns equally distant from each other in the shape of a cross on top of the larger felt backing. See in photo below.
4. Now fill in the remaining spaces with 2 horns per gap making the outer petals of the poinsettia flower.
5. Gather and ruffle lace to wind around filling in the center gap. Attach using needle and thread. 
6. Thread pink contrasting embroidery floss on a needle and sew on an additional stitch around the edges of each petal. 
7. String an occasional seed bead to add a bit of sparkle to the edges as well.
8. Sew on a hook for hanging.

Left, are the 12 petals cut after tracing around a quarter shape. Right shows how the first 4
petals are added in the shape of a cross to form the penny wool poinsettia Christmas flower.

 

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