Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman
Daffodillily
- 9 September 2020
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oh...
yes.
Get out all those knits...
It’s
almost… almost…
sweater season!
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Tutorials
Knit a corona (as in that inside skirt like part of a daffodil) by weaving a Ceropegia woodii vine around the stamen filament of a lily.
For this tutorial I focus on a simple weave pattern that does not require you to soften or prepare the leaves to be more durable or flexible. This is the starting point in...
It's sometimes difficult to place a tiny crystal or bead exactly where you want it.
How to keep Lilies in bud for longer. Removing the pollen. Stringing a Lily Garland.
Keep all the fresh flower material hydrated in water by weaving the stems from one side of the vase to the other.
Keep flowers neatly in a shallow container
A hidden water source small enough to fit into a dainty flower.
Use the "over and under" weaving pattern to weave a round, upright hat with a flat top and no brim.
Favourite Flowers
Lily
Rosary vine, Chain of Hearts, Collar of hearts and String of hearts
Related Designs
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A creative way to keep foliage hydrated for a cool, water filled summer design.
After a long winter it is always fun to use the first spring bulb flowers!
Filling a trumpet flower cup... with more flowers!
