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on “Modern Coin Necklace”:“Love this!…” read »
on “Spring Green”:“Your bracelet is beautiful Kye! Isn’t it funny how we can look at our work &…” read »
on “Mood Swings Necklace”:“What a perfectly designed necklace to make it into alternate pieces to fit every mood of…” read »
- on “Modern Coin Necklace”:
“Wow! I love how you put this together. I had to buy one of…” read »
- on “Lovebird Earrings”:
“I love these bird beads! You made them into gorgeous earrings. I could…” read »
on “Mood Swings Necklace”:“I love these! Great design. ☺…” read »
on “More Lost and Found”:“Pam they are hand painted pewter. The same as with the elephant...they did a series of…” read »
- on “More Lost and Found”:
“These are marvelous! I love the colors and the style. Are the shields pewter…” read »
on “Mookaite and and a elephant”:“Nice use of the Czech metallics in the bracelet--their warm tones complement the Mookaite wonderfully. …” read »
on “Mookaite and and a elephant”:“I'm not familiar with Mookaite but love what you made with it. Those elephant earrings are…” read »
- on “Mookaite and and a elephant”:
“Jogi...I didn't patina the leaves...I just poked a hole in them to put the…” read »
on “Mookaite and and a elephant”:“Jane, I like both. The mookaite is just so pretty and I guess that the…” read »
on “Purple bird”:“Thanks everyone for all your lovely comments. I appreciate it!…” read »
on “Spring Green”:“Love the green and copper! When making bracelets, one thing I always have to check is…” read »
- on “Purple bird”:
“I puts thoughts of Spring in my mind! So pretty.…” read »
- on “Mookaite and and a elephant”:
“I’m sitting here in my living room with no power. So I’m viewing your bracelet an…” read »
- on “Mookaite and and a elephant”:
“Very pretty earrings and bracelet. Very inspiring!…” read »
- on “Works Like a Charm”:
“These are both great bracelets! Things about both that draw one in to study them.…” read »
- on “Spring Green”:
“I really like this piece, great job! The colors are so pretty and it is one…” read »
- on “Purple bird”:
“Oh, this is beautiful! I agree, the colors draw you in and your eyes wander…” read »
on “Purple bird”:“I love your choices of colors and shapes.…” read »
on “Spring Green”:“Thank you for the helpful sweet feedback. I guess I'll leave it as is. I can…” read »
- on “Purple bird”:
“Birds and flowers....what could be better! Love the Czech flowers, and the purple bird is great.…” read »
- on “Purple bird”:
“Oh my! This is fantastic. Everything about this post is wonderful. The necklace is a combination…” read »
- on “Spring Green”:
“We), I am not on the fence...I think it's just perfect! Green and Copper are…” read »
- on “Purple bird”:
“I agree with Beady. You are definitely on a roll. I love these nature themed pieces.…” read »
- on “Spring Green”:
“Wonderful bracelet. The wire wrapping is absolutely perfect. Chain mail looks hard to do. The disk…” read »
- on “Purple bird”:
“Beady, no I didn’t do the background- it’s a piece of cardstock (used for scrapbooking).…” read »
on “Purple bird”:“Oh and the background is fabulous. Also done with ranger ink?…” read »
- on “Purple bird”:
“Wow Robin. You're really o0n a roll. I love your nature themed work, There's so much…” read »
- on “Purple bird”:
“Oooh, I love this one! I've been collecting flower beads and bird beads, but haven't…” read »
- on “Purple bird”:
“Crystal, it’s ranger ink brand and then I put a gloss sealer(same brand)on it. The background…” read »
- on “Purple bird”:
“Robin, this is beautiful! The colors draw you in right away. I like the…” read »
- on “Purple bird”:
“Beautiful necklace! The bird and flowers are perfect together.…” read »
- on “Spring Green”:
“Kye, the double wire wrap around the beads is excellent! I'm not sure I've seen…” read »
- on “Mr. BeBe the squirrel”:
“This is one special necklace! Every element combines so well with the others. I…” read »
- on “Some more Vintage etc.”:
“Beautiful bracelets Jane. I think the charm drops on both make them extra special. …” read »
- on “Honeycomb”:
“Love this! Pieces of art that reflect our appreciation for all the hard work the…” read »
- on “Midnight Ruminations”:
“Jogi, I appreciate that you noticed the chatoyant aspect of the Larvikite (& also the Labradorite).…” read »
- on “Spring Green”:
“Beautiful kye. I love the glass beads with the copper accents inside. And your wrapping around…” read »
Easy Felt Garland
About this design:
Making garland has never been so simple. Choose from one of our fun felt mixes to make a 6' long garland perfect for your tree, mantle, or where ever your heart desires. All you need is a mix, needles, string/cord. If you want to go rogue, you could always purchase the round colors individually to create your own mix! Don't forget you can embellish these mixes with our felt focals or even crystal, glass & gemstones ... endless possibilities :)
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
- felt mix
- felt focals for making it my own
- hemp cord or the like
- #18 needle - chenille or embroidery
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Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: This first step is important. Do you want to have a pattern to your garland or have it freestyle? Once you decide, lay it out. |
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Step 2: String your cord through the #18 needle. Now string the needle through your felt rounds, making sure to have the needle centered in the round. |
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Step 3: The needle may need some encouragement pulling through on the other side. This is a good that it is a tight squeeze, because when your felt rounds are on the cord, you don't want them sliding all over the place. Simply grab your needle, not the tip, with a pair of pliers and pull through. |
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Step 4: As you string on each felt round, make sure to pull them down the cord toward the end. When you are done stringing on all the rounds, pull your needle off the cord and tie a 1" loop overhand knot. Measure 6' from this knot and disperse the felt along the length of cord. *If you are done with your garland, then trim a few inches past the 6' mark and tie another 1" loop overhand knot. *If you purchased 2 mixes to make a longer garland, don't trim the cord. Pull 6.5' more of cord from the end of your garland and trim. Then re-thread your needle and begin again with stringing on the felt. Finish as described above. |
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On Nov 14, 2019 at 9:42 pm #
A Grondine says:Hello – The instructions say “hemp cord or the like” however, having never made something like this before or used a size 18 needle, I have no clue whatsoever what size hemp cord (or the like) to buy. I would appreciate any help, along with a few suggested Lima Beads product numbers (for cord.) Thanks!
On Nov 15, 2019 at 1:21 pm #
sweetjane says:Thanks Ali! This seems like a fun way to make a garland for my little tree!
On Nov 17, 2019 at 9:09 pm #
Ali says:It is fun and pretty fast
@A Grondine, please check out our Felt Garland page, it will provide more specifics. https://www.limabeads.com/Felt-Garland-C14117
On Dec 28, 2019 at 10:07 pm #
L Walradt says:I used the stockings to make necklaces instead of garlands! Our kitties would love to get a paw on the garlands lol