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Bumblebee and Clover Cross Stitch Pattern

March 23, 2021 by Sarah White

This bumblebee and clover cross stitch design from Nadezhda Mashtakova is stunning and has a lot of great detail in the bee’s wings and the flower itself.

The design is 75 by 71 stitches and uses 25 colors including blends. The pattern includes whole stitches and back stitching and is rated for intermediate stitchers.

Best of all you can grab the pattern for free at Smart Cross Stitch!

[Photo: Smart Cross Stitch.]

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Felted Daffodil Flower Tutorial Review – Gillian Gladrag

If you’re looking for a little burst of spring creativity, Gillian Gladrag’s Wet Felted Daffodil Flower Tutorial is an absolute joy to watch. It’s bright, cheerful, and brimming with that signature Gillian charm that makes even the most detailed felting projects feel completely doable.

In this tutorial, she focuses on crafting individual daffodil flowers using wet felting techniques — perfect for brooches, hair clips, or as decorative embellishments on other felted pieces. Gillian walks viewers through each stage: from pulling and layering soft yellow wool fibres to shaping delicate petals and forming that signature trumpet centre in vibrant orange tones. Her explanation is clear and engaging, with plenty of little tips that make a big difference, such as how to keep petals evenly shaped or how to blend fibres for a natural, dimensional look.

The project itself is small but deeply satisfying. Each daffodil comes together with that organic, handmade charm — no two flowers look quite the same, and that’s part of the beauty. The final result is a sunny, tactile bloom that captures all the warmth and joy of spring, made entirely from wool and imagination.

 

What makes this video stand out is Gillian’s infectious enthusiasm. She encourages experimentation, play, and joy in the making process. Her colourful studio, filled with other woolly blooms and projects, adds to the creative energy that makes you want to drop everything and start felting right alongside her.

Verdict:
Gillian Gladrag’s Wet Felted Daffodil Flower Tutorial is the perfect project for both beginners and seasoned felters who love vibrant, nature-inspired crafts. It’s quick, achievable, and utterly delightful — a perfect little dose of handmade sunshine.

Watch it on YouTube: Wet Felted Daffodil Flower Tutorial – Gillian Gladrag

 

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