Make your own prima flowers ~ Tutorial

Make your own prima flowers...........It looks so easy
Prima Flowers

Fork Flowers

HOW TO MAKE FORK FLOWERS
These little flowers come in handy to decorate small items or when you need a pom-pom to match your yarn.
Years ago my children spent many a creative hour making colorful fork-flower necklaces.
You will need a fork with four tines or prongs. You can use a metal or plastic fork. When using a plastic fork, do not pull the yarn too tightly as this will bend the tines of the fork resulting in a smaller flower.
To make the flowers:
Cut a 7-inch piece of yarn and place between the center two prongs of the fork. Hold with left thumb and index finger. This is the tying strand.
Using yarn directly from the skein slip the end of the yarn under your thumb to hold for the first few rows. Bring yarn up through center prong then weave back and forth over and under the prongs. Continue to weave pushing yarn down tightly until the entire fork is filled. Holding the weaving in place with you left hand cut the yarn.
Have someone bring both ends of the tying strand up to the top of fork and tie a knot. Now slip the yarn off of the fork while the knot tight is pulled tighter. With a little practice you may be able to do this by yourself. Tie a second knot to hold. I have found that by dampening the tying strand, it will hold the first knot more securely until the second knot is tied.
Fluff up the result and you have a small flower. Clip the loops and trim for a pom-pom. To make a two-toned flower or pom-pom use two strands of contrasting yarn together when weaving.

Flower Meanings

Sending flowers must be one of the most special ways to brighten up someones day. Its made extra special if the flower meanings send a message too There is more to just giving or receiving flowers as every flower lover knows but even the experts can't agree on the real meaning of many flowers. Here are a few of the more traditional ones.

Botanical Name	Meaning
Acacia	Beauty in retirement; Friendship; Concealed love: Chaste love
Aconitum	Beware, a deadly foe is near
	Unity; Humility; Patience
	Wealth; Prosperity; Fortune
	Your love is reciprocated
Hippeastrum	Pride; Splendid Beauty; Timidity
	Forsaken; Expectations
Callistephus	Symbol of love; Daintiness; Afterthought
Gypsophila	Pure of heart; Innocence
Centaurea Cyanus	Hope in love; Felicity; Delicacy; Single blessedness
Begonia	Beware
Mollucella Laevis	Good luck
Scilla Nutans	Humility; Everlasting love
	Enthusiasm
	Childishness
	Endurance
	Great joy and delight
	Gratitude; Perfection
	You're a flame in my heart
	Longing for you
	You're adorable; Perfected lovliness
	Unpretending excellance
Dianthus Caryophyllus	Fascination; Womanly love; Devoted love
Dianthus Caryophyllus	My heart aches for you; Admiration
Dianthus Caryophyllus	I'll never forget you; Woman's love
Dianthus Caryophyllus	Capriciousness
Dianthus Caryophyllus	Sorry I can't be with you; No; Refusal; Wish I could be with you
Dianthus Caryophyllus	Innocence; Sweet and lovely; Pure love; Woman's good luck gift; You're adorable
Dianthus Caryophyllus	Rejection; You have disappointed me
Dendranthema	Cheerfulness; You're a wonderful friend; Rest; Lovliness; Abundance; Wealth
Dendranthema	I love
Dendranthema	Slighted love
Dendranthema	Truth
	Youthful gladness; Cheerfulness
Cyclamen	Resignation; Goodbye
	You're the only one; Regard; Unrequited love; The sun shines when I'm with you
Dahlia	Dignity; Elegance; Good taste; Instability
	Innocence; Loyal love; I'll never tell; Purity; Gentleness; Romance
	Flight of fancy; Ardent attachment
	Secret bond of love; Fascination; Sincerity; Magic
	Flame; Burning
Myosotis	Faithful love; Undying hope; Memories; Do not forget; True love
	Good nature; Innocence; Anticipation
	Innocence; Trust; Friendship
	Encouragement
	Purity; Sweet love; You're lovely; Secret love; Refinement
Hardy Cranesbill	Folly; Stupidity
	Strength of character; Sincerity; Generosity; Natural grace
	Love at first sight
	Submission
Erica	Admiration; Solitude
	Protection; Wishes will come true
	Delicate beauty
	Foresight; Domestic happiness; Defense
Hyacinthus	Games; Sports; Rashness
Hyacinthus	Constancy
Hyacinthus	Please forgive me; Sorrow
Hyacinthus	Play
Hyacinthus	Lovliness; I'll pray for you
Hyacinthus	Jealousy
Hydrangea	Thank-you for understanding; Frigidity; Heartlessness
Iris	Faith; Wisdom; Valor; Promise; My compliments; Hope; Message
	Wedded love; Fidelity; Friendship; Affection
Narcissus	Affection returned; Sympathy; Desire; Love me
Syringa	First emotion of love
Syringa	Youthful innocence; Purity; Modesty; Virginity; Majesty
Zantedeschia	Beauty
Hermerocallis	Conquetry
	Maiden charms
	Wealth; Pride; Prosperity
	Sweetness; Humility; Return of happiness
Lilium Longiflorum	Pure; Modest
	Love of nature; Nobility; Dignity
Tagetes	Grief; Cruelty; Jealousy; Sacred affection; Despair
Acacia	Concealed love; Sensitivity
Aconitum	Chivalry; Beware; A deadly foe is near
	Maternal love; Charity
Vinca	Duty; Affection; Home; Love; Discipline; Instruction
	Stay as sweet as you are; Egotism; Formality
Tropaeolum	Patriotism; Conquest; Victory in battle
	Caution; Beauty; Grace
	Purity; Innocence; Eternal love; Marriage; Fruitfulness; Lovliness
	Love; Beauty; Refinement; Beautiful lady; Flower of magnificence
	Mature charm
	Victory; Success
Viola	Thoughtful reflection; Merriment
	Bashfulness; Happy marriage; Prosperity
Petunia Hybrida	Resentment; Anger; Your presence soothes me
Phlox	Our souls are united
	Hope; Pity
	Be of good cheer
Papaver	Eternal sleep; Imagination; Oblivion
Papaver	Pleasure
Papaver	Consolation
Papaver	Wealth; Success
Primula	I can't live without you
Lamarckiana	Inconstancy
Ammi Majus	Haven
	Radiant; Charming
	Love; I love you; Respect; Courage
	Perfect happiness; Gentility; Grace; Please believe me
	Thank you
	Admiration
	Friendship; Joy and happiness; Jealousy; Trying to care; Gladness
	Innocence; Purity; Heavenly; Secrecy; Silence; Charm
	Enthusiasm; Desire
	Enthusiasm; Desire
	Unity
	Simplicity; I love you
	I will remember you always
	Sweetheart; Girlhood
	You're everything to me
	Gratitude
	I love you; I still love you
	Beauty; Youth; A heart innocent of love
	Pure; Lovely
	Girlhood
Antirrhinum	Gracious lady; Deception; Presumption
	Elope with me
	Sympathy; Rememberance
	Happiness in marriage; Desire to travel; Come to me
Matthiola	Lasting beauty; Bonds of affection; Promptness; You'll always be beautiful to me
Helianthus	Adoration; Pride; Sunshine
Lathyrus	Delicate pleasures; Goodbye; Blissful pleasure; Departure; Thank you for a lovely time
Dianthus Barbatus	Grant me one smile; Gallantry
Tulipa	Perfect lover; Fame; Love; Passion
Tulipa	Believe me; Declaration of love
Tulipa	There is sunshine in your smile; Hopeless love
Tulipa	Beautiful eyes
	Will you get your wish?
	Fidelity
Viola	Modesty; Faithfulness; Virtue
Viola	I'll always be true; Watchfulness
Viola	Let's take a chance on happiness
	Will you dance with me?
Erysimum	Fidelity in adversity
	Purity of heart
Sinensis	Welcome
Xeranthemum	Eternity; Immortality
	Healing
Zinnia	Thoughts of absent friends
Zinnia	Lasting affection
Zinnia	Constancy
Zinnia	Goodness
Zinnia	Daily rememberance
Zinnia

Flower for the month

WHICH FLOWERS SHOULD YOU SEND IN WHICH MONTH

	January's flower is the Carnation.
	February's flower is the Violet.
	March's flower is the Daffodil.
	April's flower is the Daisy.
	May's flower is the Lily-of-the-Valley.
	June's flower is the Rose.
	July's flower is the Water Lily.
	August's flower is the Gladiolus.
	September's flower is the Aster.
	October's flowers are Cosmos.
	November's flower is the Chrysanthemum.
	December's flowers are Narcissus.