Crikey Not Christmas 2022 Part 12

 Crikey Not Christmas 2022 Part 12

Okay I have not had a good day. Even with the Holly Leaves Sewn together I am still having problems.

Pipe Cleaner

 

I have been desperately trying to place the Holly Leaves in Position trying to find the best spot. However they are simply Flopping all over the place. I need to find a solution. 

My idea is to imitate nature. Normal Holly Leaves have Stalks and Stems. Therefore I need to Brace the Leaves. My first thought was a Pipe Cleaner but that was way too big.

Black up Wire

 

I had found some Wire but was concerned that the Colour would show through. Therefore out with my trusty Permanent Marker Pen.

Cut Black Wire

I measured the Black Wire against my Leaf. I cut it slightly shorter so as to prevent any Sharp bits sticking out. I then carefully Slid the Wire through some of the Stitches on the Reverse of the Leaves.

This was easier said than done as the Wire kept snagging on Strands. I had to patiently manoeuvre any bits of Wool out of the way before continuing. Otherwise I would have broken a Stitch and it could have Unravelled.

Holly Standing Up

After I Wired one Leaf I Sewed it in place using the Tail of Wool. I then proceeded to Repeat with the other Leaf. As you can see from the above photograph the Wire has made a huge difference.

Instead of flapping Loosely when I pick it up it now holds its Shape. This will now assist me making my Wreath.