🪔 This is one of our Diwali crafts, back in the spotlight from Sunday, 18 October 2026 — but you can make it any time you like.
← All projectsStitched Felt Diya Garland
Captain A will help you learn: Children sew a garland of felt diya lamps with bright flames to decorate the home for Diwali. They learn to thread a needle, tie a knot and sew running stitch, and why the diya is such an important symbol of light at Diwali.
⚠️ Use a large blunt-ended embroidery needle and keep a needle case or pincushion nearby. Supervise sewing closely. Buttons and sequins are choking hazards for under-3s. An adult should cut the felt if using fabric scissors.
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