Felt Pink Thistle Flowers
Bells and Thistles
If you’re looking for a flower that’s a little unexpected with a whole lot of character, the pink thistle may be just the thing. With its fringed top, spiky silhouette, and bold, sculptural shape, these Felt Pink Thisle Flowers offer a unique twist to your felt flower arrangements. And while thistles may be known in the wild as tough little weeds, we prefer to think of them as nature’s way of showing off.
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These Felt Pink Thistle Flowers are a beginner-to-intermediate felt project. We recommend using a combination of cutting machine and hand-cutting, especially for the delicate fringe work that gives the thistle its signature look. The bracts and frilled top are built onto a cotton-spun ball, giving it that unique bulbous base. To finish it off and help keep your blooms looking sharp and perky, a light mist of fabric stiffening spray works wonders.
With over 200 species of thistle found around the world, there are plenty of ways to interpret this bloom, but nearly all varieties share a common meaning. Thistles are often seen as symbols of resilience, protection, and strength. They thrive in tough environments, and their bold structure makes them a standout in any arrangement. In our eyes, that makes them the perfect muse for a flower that’s equal parts edgy and elegant.
Our Felt Pink Thistle Flowers make a striking addition to any handmade bouquet, especially when paired with soft blooms for contrast. Or you can also display a few stems solo in a simple vase to let their strong silhouette shine. If you're looking for more fun and unusual flowers for your collection, check out this Felt Kangaroo Paw Flower or Felt Bleeding Heart Flowers.
Whichever way you craft them, we’d love to see your take — share your finished Pink Thistle Flowers with us using #MadeWithLia!
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Tools
Materials
- Lia Griffith’s Wool Blend Felt (1 sheet ea.) — Sweet Pea and Juniper
- Lia Griffith Floral Wire — 18-gauge and 24-gauge Paper Covered Green
- Lia Griffith Thick Stem Wire
- Floral Tape — Lia Griffith Pine
- Lia Griffith 20mm Cotton Spun Balls
- Colored Pencils — Prismacolor Chartreuse
- Aleene’s Stiffen-Quick Fabric Stiffening Spray
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