Easter Garland Along

You do know I begin my holiday crafting early to allow plenty of time to make the wonderful things that you create. I always enjoy making a garland to hang above the window sill in front of my craft desk. This is always an adventure for me because I don't know where it will take me next. It begins with a little pink piglet and his garland of springtime flowers.

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Just a few simple shapes, the button stitch, and patience working with small pieces. I always tell myself as I begin to create something new not to worry about the process because you can "make it cute" in the details.

Don't forget to catch your tail as you sew your body piece!
Joyce of Scrap for Joy sent me a package of wonderful vintage shirt buttons that I have included in so many projects. I just love them!

Speaking of buttons, will you look at the bluebird buttons Jane of Wyld Hare Studios has sent me! Kind gestures such as this never cease to amaze me. I have in mind an Elizabeth's Bluebird Doll as a summer project, and I can just see an apron filled with these wonderful buttons. Thank you so much Jane!
And speaking of bluebirds... Look what Vivian of Viv out on a Whim has sent me. My own Bluebird Valentine!!! Right into my craft room it goes!

I have sewn my garland to my ornament because I have my needle in hand, but they could just as easily be glued. Strips of felt the same width are the key to uniform flowers and leaves.

As the evening settled itself at the end of this snowy winter's day and the light began to fade in my craft room, I couldn't help but smile at the thought of Jane's Scottie ornament talking his way into my Easter Garland Along!


Craft Note: The little duck ornament is made in the same way as Elizabeth's Sparrow which can be found by clicking on "Tutorials" on my sidebar under "Things You've Been Looking For".