Weekend Project- Chilli Garland

So a little while back I told you all how overrun with chillis we are in our house! Yes we have millions of chillis. I have been handing them out to family, friends, neighbours - anyone that will take them really!

 

I used a whole batch for some awesome Sweet Chilli Sauce, and now as the chilli seasom is finishing up, I thought I would make a Chilli Garland with the last lot from the trees - yes Trees, my plants are HUGE.

 

So this will be my first post in my new Weekend Projects series. Here's how I did it!

 

First I filled my bowl with an assortment of the chillis. Red- green - and orange, and all the shades inbetween.

 

 Then I used some embroidery thread and needle to string them all together

 

I like to thread randomly. The colours are amazing. They are so autumn-y!

 

And finally I have strung it up in the garden. It looks great as it spins in the wind! I know technically a garland is usually draped, or a circular shape - but I'm still going to call this a Garland as that sounds better than "Hanging Thing"!! 

**** BIG hint..... Don't touch your face whilst threading the chillies!!! And be sure to wash your hands well after! 

Here's some others I made as well. These ones are with some herbs from the garden. These smell so devine! 

  

 

So this weekend why not make your own garland? Maybe a herb or flower one?

 

Have Fun!