Blocking Flowers

Poinsettia's that is:

Putting away the last of Christmas, 

I thought it might be a good idea to block these for a few reasons:

1) so they are all ready for next year,

2) to see how they look blocked,

3) see if these would make good ornaments for the tree.

This is what I did:

Pulled out the handy-dandy blocking board I made for 

crocheted snowflake blocking from this post.

 Then gathered up the remaining supplies: pins, starch and bowl.

 Soaked flowers in starch and and wrung out.

 Placed on board with pins.

Let them dry...and that's it:

AFTER and BEFORE

BEFORE:

(I like these too, but not for ornaments.)

AFTER:

Very easy and what a difference!

Poinsettia in-the-round pattern can be found here.

Here they are enjoying the sunshine. :)

We have sunshine today and it may be a good day for a long walk!

Have a sunny day!