- 1). Arrange all your components on your work table. This could be a dining room table or craft table.
- 2). Thread the needle with the dental floss. Move the needle to the center of the floss; the thread should be in two equal parts. Tie a knot about 6 inches from the bottom of the floss. Double the knot to keep the leaves from slipping off.
- 3). Using your needle, begin to string the bay leaves onto the garland. Pierce the leaves at the ends closest to their stems. This is the real meaty part of the leaf that will hold up to your needlework.
- 4). As you add leaves to the string, gently slide the leaves to the bottom of the strand. When you reach the center of the strand with your leaves, begin adding the bay leaves in the opposite direction until you fill up the strand.
- 5). Fill up the garland with the bay leaves and knot both ends. Trim the excess string with the scissors. When you have finished filling your bay leaf garland, use floral wire to attach a fluffy bow in the center of the garland.
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