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DIY Felted Wool “Billy Buttons”

February 23, 2012 by Linda Lanese

Craspedia is a genus of daisies commonly known as Billy buttons or woollyheads.   They are native to Australia and New Zealand where they grow in a variety of habitats from sea level to the Alps.  You can buy the dried Craspedia online in bunches, but one person said that they loss their color and crafters are creating their own out of roving and wire.  Tanya from “Dans le Townhouse” blog has a lovely tutorial on just how to create these charming little flowers. 

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