How to Make Roses Out of Baby Washcloths

Baby washcloth roses make adorable package decorations, shower and diaper cake centerpieces. The roses can be made into a corsage for the mom-to-be at her baby shower. An animal made from a towel can have a baby washcloth rose pinned to the side of its neck for a baby shower gift. Several multicolored washcloths can be made into roses that are secured to sticks and arranged into a floral centerpiece for a shower or hospital gift when the baby is born.

Things You'll Need

• Baby washcloths
• Thread and needle

Instructions

1. 

   Spread a baby-size washcloth out flat on to your work surface. Thread a needle with a double strand of thread that matches the color of the washcloth. Knot the end of the thread.

2. 

   Fold the washcloth in quarters.

3. 

   Start at one of the ends and begin to roll the cloth very tightly by hand.

4. 

   Make two turns as you roll the cloth. Roll with the flat portion of the washcloth at a slight angle on the next turn. Insert the needle into the wash cloth midway down the rosebud. Take a short stitch into the cloth to secure the bud and outer part of the washcloth to one another.

5. 

   Wrap the side of the washcloth around the 'bud' to create a fuller rose. Keep wrapping until the entire washcloth is rolled into the rose shape. Secure with a few more stitches. Double-stitch the thread and cut the end of it.

6. Sew a small silk rose leaf to the rose with a few securing stitches. You can secure the rose to a dowel stick, pen or wire floral stem by wrapping the bottom of the flower to the top of the support piece with floral tape.