Festive Felt Flowers
Join us at Abbey House Museum to make a festive felt flower bouquet from deadstock felt and fabric!
Inspired by the Victorian traditional craft of handmaking flower decorations to decorate clothes or the home. Together we will create some festive flowers to form into a bouquet for a festive decoration or a special gift.
No experience needed, all crafting abilities are welcome! Instructions and materials are provided, but please feel free to bring any fabric scraps or ornaments to add to your wreath.
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