Crikey Not Christmas 2022 Part 16

 Crikey Not Christmas 2022 Part 16

Back to the Holly.

Holly with Tails

 

I had left the Tails on the Tops of the Holly as I thought that I might need them to Sew to the Wreath. I decided that I was not going to do that.

Wind around Stalk

 

I decide the best thing is to Wind the Tails around the Stalk.

All Tucked in

 

I now have Sewn all the Holly Tails in so they are Tucked in neatly. However this has slightly rounded the Tops so I had to stretch the Wool a little to make them pointed again.

Match Thread

 

Since my efforts to make a suitable Pom-Pom had ended in disaster I bought some Red Buttons to use as Berries. I had no Matching cotton Thread so I had to delve into my Silks.

Leave Tail

 

I Sewed one Button in Place near the Bottom of the Holly Leaf. I left a Tail in case I need to use it to Sew on to the Wreath.

Double Berry

 

I like the way the Button looked so added the next one. It didn’t matter if the Buttons overlapped slightly. This is what happens naturally with Berries.

Triple Holly

 

I have now added the Buttons to all 3 Holly Leaf Pairs. I think the Triple Holly has come out smashing. They are certainly much better than with the Pom-Poms.