I came across these felt shamrock buttons and knew I had to make something with them. A quick detour to the embroidery floss ... It was time to make my design. I envisioned a wreath of shamrocks ...

The Princess of Wales was wearing an Alexander McQueen dress in ivory silk crepe with silver bullion, and embroidery featuring the floral emblems of the UK - rose, thistle, daffodil and shamrock.

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