Thread Eggs for Easter

The moment I read about these Thread Eggs (check out the fun "minis" & platters while you are at the site), I knew we were going to try making them. The eggs looked lovely, but more importantly, they are made of embroidery thread. I don't yet know how to embroider, but I absolutely love gazing over the gorgeous rainbow of shiny colors of the DMC threads at the craft store. The hues are so very subtle and rich and the smooth strands literally glisten. I spent about twenty minutes swooning over the selection before narrowing it down to those in the photo.





Next Firstborn blew up a whole bunch of five inch balloons for us. He was obligated to do this because I haven't got the lung power to blow up a balloon. (I remember trying to play the tenor sax in high school, no matter how hard I blew, the horn was mute) Anyway, he blew them up just a bit, molded them to resemble the shape of an egg and tied the knot.



Next step, we cut the threads into 12-15" lengths and soaked them in liquid starch. (Note bene: it is worth buying the liquid starch; spraying little puddles of starch for the soaking just doesn't work. 'Nuff said.) Wipe the excess starch off of each thread as you are ready to use it.




Now for the creative part: wrap the threads around the balloons in desired pattern, using as many or few colors as you wish.

Hang to dry:

Once the threads are completely dry, pop & remove the balloon. Enjoy the lovely thread eggs!

We delivered them to friends in these living Easter baskets and the rest are on display in a little (purchased) nest.