Mama’s Little Helper’s Holiday Garland This is a very simplified version of the other garland, which is a great project for your little ones to do at the same time. Cut out holly leaves and berries only, instead of many shapes. Then using a contrasting embroidery thread (all 6 strands) and big needle (easier for little hands), do a running stitch through each holly leaf and connect to another holly leaf. Continue this process, occasionally adding a holly berry between leaves. You don’t have to worry about how close or far from each other that your leaves are while making the garland. You can adjust at the end to your liking. Besides being so simple without the embellishments, this garland looks the same from both sides, so can be draped anywhere your little ones heart desires!
christmas 2010
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