...or Fleur de Divan. (Everything sounds fancier in French.)
Looking for a quick stocking-stuffer idea? This flower pin is a fun project to make while watching season five of 24 on dvd☺. I cut two flower shapes out of felt and stitched a running-stitch around their perimeters. I drew up the stitches on the top-most felt flower to curl and rumple the edges. Then I stacked on slubby wool yarn, a vintage fabric yo-yo, a slitted circle of wool felt and a fun little button. With a pin on the back, it's a perfect bit of pizazz for a winter coat or a holiday sweater.
Ooo, it'd also be fun to dress the top of a present with one - a 'bow' and an accessory in one! Aw shucks, it looks like I'll have to watch a few more episodes tonight. Of course, Isaac won't mind. That show is addicting.
Came out very cute!
Posted by: sunshine | December 15, 2006 at 05:35 PM
Lovely! Thanks for sharing it...I may have to get those dvds of "All Creatures" that I've been watching out and get busy!
Posted by: beverly | December 15, 2006 at 05:37 PM
I love it! I need to replenish my stash of wool felt but I'm so going to make some of these once I have. You have such a brillian craft mind, Heather.
Posted by: Sarah | December 15, 2006 at 05:45 PM
beautiful flower!
that show is addicting. when we got the first season, watched it with hubs...well he went to bed saying oh we can finish this tomorrow. OH NO. I stayed up all night, it was impossible to stop. now i know. if im gonna watch a season, must start early!
Posted by: Beshka | December 15, 2006 at 07:00 PM
Great idea! It's beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Maritza | December 15, 2006 at 07:02 PM
What a cute little flower corsage. I think it'd be just the thing to jazz up a purse. Hmm, more projects to add to the ever-growing list. :-) Thanx for the how-to's.
Posted by: Tami | December 15, 2006 at 07:03 PM
Oh wow! I love this idea. By the way, what type of felt do you use and do you mind sharing where you get it? I've been buying the blend felt at JoAnns, but don't think it would do well for a project like this. :)
Posted by: Casey | December 15, 2006 at 07:21 PM
Love 'em! Pretty in pink!!!! Thanks for sharing! ~ By the way, I've yo-yo-ed my kitchen with your fun and easy yo-yo tutorial. Strung it along top of my kitchen cabinets, in front of the pine boughs and lights, admidst the pitchers and teacups. My pretties as I call them! Have a happy holiday!!!!
Posted by: Laurie | December 15, 2006 at 08:38 PM
I love this. Perfection!!!!
Posted by: ArtsyMama | December 15, 2006 at 10:22 PM
Just gorgeous Heather (as always). I like the pressie idea. I've been trying to decide what to have this year. Thanks for sharing with us.
Posted by: Di | December 15, 2006 at 11:25 PM
what great taste- love the flower, and 24 what can i say, FABULOUS show!
Posted by: vera | December 16, 2006 at 01:35 AM
So cute. I love your blog. A lot of nice ideas. Thank you for the tutorials.
And thank you for French people (like me) about their language...and excuse me for my bad english !
Posted by: Sandrine | December 16, 2006 at 01:41 AM
elle est jolie cette fleur !!!
Posted by: boubou | December 16, 2006 at 02:08 AM
beautiful!
Posted by: erin | December 16, 2006 at 07:10 AM
Wow, what a gorgeous flower! I can only watch 24 on dvd as watching it real-time makes me anxious.
Posted by: Ashley | December 16, 2006 at 09:32 AM
Pretty! I'll have to add that to my list of things to make next year.
Posted by: claire | December 16, 2006 at 10:33 AM
It looks great and it sounds easy... I'll try it after Xmas! Thanks a lot for the how-to!
Posted by: Concha | December 16, 2006 at 12:14 PM
What a fantastic idea, thank's for that.
Posted by: Maddy | December 16, 2006 at 01:41 PM
First of all this is darling and I have been making Yo-yo's like crazy lately.. LOL
Secondly I just got my weekly email from e-quilter and it was pretty cool to read this:
"Freshcut by Heather Bailey - 28 pc from Free Spirit
http://equilter.com/cgi-bin/c.pl?c=25
We are so excited about this fresh contemporary group
from young designer Heather Bailey!
You will agree - she is a bright new talent."
Congrats again!
Posted by: Heather | December 16, 2006 at 08:59 PM
Thanks for sharing that, Heather! I think I might try it with a felted sweater :)
Posted by: Jen | December 17, 2006 at 09:40 AM
Vraiment trop belle, cette "fleur de divan"!...Thanks to share all your marvellous creations!..I love to come visiting your blog !
If you need help for other French names for your creations...Don't hesitate to ask!...
Posted by: MissFaf | December 18, 2006 at 03:07 AM
Your crafts are amazing, I just happened upon this blog....maybe you'd like to check out mine http://heatherspeakshermind.blogspot.com/ it's more or less another take on a different Heather ;o)
Posted by: Heather | December 22, 2006 at 07:27 PM
I love it, seems to be soft ..
Posted by: tichat | December 23, 2006 at 09:21 AM
I love the flower and... as French girl, I like the comment !
Posted by: Cilounoel | January 15, 2007 at 08:17 AM
Hey I made a couch flower... its not the same as yours, but i like the way it turned out nonetheless!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/persephonesawakening/386832188/
Posted by: jen | February 11, 2007 at 11:07 AM
Hi,
I love your blog and I was wondering if I could display some sort of badge as a link to your site?
Thanks
Posted by: mariví | November 29, 2007 at 02:36 PM
Hey i made flowers for my buquet...they are also beautiful.....but ur one are really very nice...im impressed....Thanks for the post....
http://www.flowergirldressforless.com
Posted by: FLower Girl | July 04, 2008 at 07:22 AM
sweet...
Posted by: Judy | September 14, 2008 at 07:34 AM
Simple idea, beautiful results. I will definitely use them for my future designs.
Thank you!
http://www.camdendrive.com
Posted by: Prom Dresses | October 08, 2008 at 12:30 PM
Heather, you have a beautiful web site!!!
cheers!
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