I've made a lot of felt flower pins in the past 2 years (3 whole shoe boxes!). And I have added them to exchanges and sold them separately to crafters who are as obsessed with felt crafts too. Here's a simple and basic felt pin I love to make with leftover felt and yarn. They're fast to make and you can make all kinds of variations from this basic form. Have fun! And don't forget to leave a comment and send me some pictures!!!
Here are things you'll need. You'd probably have all these things in your stash already. I've some leftover yarns from my crochet cupcakes and it's a waste if I don't use them. Felt, yarn, pin backing, your sharpest pair of scissors, buttons of sorts and good ole tube of UHU or any glue you use with felt. Glue guns work fine but you've to work quick! If not, the sewing on the glue will be quite impossible!!
Cut a strip of felt around 4" thick (the thicker the bigger the flower) and 8" long in your favourite colour. I love this turqoise colour.
Spread a line of glue as shown on one side of the felt piece.
Fold down and lightly press.
Don't wait for the glue to harden and snip strips on the folding. Not to thin, or your petals will just fall out. Not too thick, or your petals will be too lumpy. : )
Spread another row of glue at the ends. 
With your leftover yarns (use any contrasting colours you like) line them as shown here. Start about an inch away from the left end (this ensures you have a space for your button). Making sure the yarn does not flow out to much on the top and keep the bottom neat.
Snip off the end.
Another thin row of glue on the top of the felt and yarn.
Start rolling from 1" space at the end.
Snugly and with your fingers try to tap the bottom lightly so that it is even.
This is how the bottom looks like. Yarn should not be jutting out on this side.
To further secure your roll. Stitch a few lines here and there to secure the joining felt and yarn.
Attach button of your choice with yarn or any thick embroidery thread.
Cut a circular piece of felt that fits the bottom of your flower. 
Attach felt and pin backing with glue to the flower. 
And you might just end up with a stashful of these wonderful felt flowers like I did! Enjoy!!!
49 comments:
easy and lovely, nice for sharing it
Must go home and make one. Thanks Mel. :)
I must definately try it..A Very clear tutorial. Thanks Mel!
Lovely, thanks Mel!!
They're so easy Mel! Thank you!
Wow! so colorful!
They are so pretty and full of color. You are so crafty! :-)
hiiii!
thanks so much for your tutorial!!!
Very cute! Thank you for sharing!!
Hi Mel! I have a surprise for you at my blog! Check it out!
BTW, thank you for thelovely tutorial!
Nik
mel.. i too giving you the award.. :)
its on my blog.. :)
Adorable flowers, thanks for sharing the tute!! I think J would love this.
so cute!
wow...love it!
That is THE COOLEST idea! I bet they might make cute bows too! I will have to find my felt and pick up some glue. Thanks!
Love it!
Wow! You are a crafting genius!
This is just about the cutest thing. I would never have guessed how you made them. Thanks for sharing.
These are adorable!
Very nice! Thank you, I'm gonna try it!
So nice....thank you !!!
Alice
it's so nice thank you ıwill trythis evening
wonderful!
sono bellissimi! li ho realizzati per attaccarli su di una sciarpa da regalare ;)
sono bellissimi! e facili da realizzare se perfino io ci sono riuscita ;)
wah so simpleeee....... need to try this meh....
Thanks for sharing with me as beginner:) keep up the good work.
Just found your blog! You inspire me! Thanks! -- running out the door to buy some felt---
Hey thanks for this (and your other) tutorial! I just made one, so easy with your instructions. Lovely!
Hi thanks for sharing your beautiful craft work. You are so talented and very creative too. I especially like all your felt crafts. May I know where you buy your felts in KL?
nice, beautiful & lot of ideas..
These are so cute, I am making them into clippies for the girls in my daughters preschool class for St. Patricks day. Thanks for taking the time to make and share the tutorial!
ADORABLE!
Que lindo!!!
Agradecida pela good idea!
bjs
I stumbled across this tutorial today and featured it on my blog today featuring 3 dozen flower tutorials.. Here is the link:
http://oopsey-daisy.blogspot.com/2010/04/wednesdays-wowzers-3-dozen-flower.html
Just discovered this tutorial. How cute. Can't wait to try it. Thanks so much for sharing. You are very good at making it crystal clear.
I found this tutorial today and featured it on my blog.
Hugs from Brazil
Love it. Now I need to run ti Joann to pick up some felt. Thank you for idea
I just featured this tutorial on my blog, since I used it to make a part of my fabric flowers.
Here is the link:
http://faccioedisfo.blogspot.com/2010/09/voglia-di-fiorinonostante-lautunno.html
Many thanks!
Thanks for sharing!! =) These are so adorable
wow it's beutyful...
Raffy.
love it you make it into different bright colors.
thanks for the tutorial! blogspot.com/iwantthatmountain
Such a cute idea. Great tutorial, too!
Those are really cute!
So stinking cute! I bet my girls would love to make these. Thank you for sharing!!
This is awesome. They would make great hair embellishment for this summer.
Thank you for sharing. I loved the idea and will make some for me and gifts also. hugs from Brazil
Thanks for sharing this tutorial. I have the supplies, just like you said, and will be making a pin today!
Amei essa ideia. Que linda flor.
Obrigada por compartilhar. Um abraço
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