About Needlecrafts: Bunnies and Thistles for Fun Projects

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Needlecrafts From Connie Barwick, your About Needlecrafts Editor Try out some natural-themed projects this week. See what our Guides have for you to try out and learn some new techniques like dyeing yarn with, of all things, strawberries! Work a Thistle Design in Surface Embroidery Stitches This free hand embroidery pattern features a thistle flower - the symbol of Scotland - and is worked in basic surface embroidery stitches common to crewel embroidery. Like the Autumn Acorn Pattern, this design is round in shape and was inspired by a design carved into an antique wood butter mould. See More About:  embroidery projects  free embroidery patterns  crewel embroidery Ceramic Bunny Pendant with Mother of Pearl and Turquoise Nec The hand-made ceramic bunny pendant used as the focal point of this necklace design helped inspire the other components used on this adjustable necklace. The strap is 16 inches long and with the use of the chain can be extended up to 19 inches long. See More About:  ceramic jewelry  beaded jewelry  mother of pearl jewelry Knit a Striped Bunny/Animal The pink yarn used was dyed with strawberries, while the yellow was dyed with dandelions. Of course if you don't have yarn you dyed yourself you can use any medium weight yarn you have around the house. Try knitting it in a solid color or bust your stash of odd balls and make haphazard stripes. Either way this cutie is sure to be hugged by some grateful little one. See More About:  free knitting patterns  free toy knitting patterns  sustainable knitting Free Stuffed Bunny Toy Pillow Pattern Kids love stuffed animals and this stuffed bunny pillow is bound to end up one of their favorites. This free sewing pattern creates an adorable stuffed bunny that is also a great usable pillow. This stuffed bunny is bound to find it's way to the car for road trips and visit many homes for slumber parties. The design allows for the "bunny" to be removed from the pillow and laundered. See More About:  fabric information  free patterns for pillows  free patterns for dolls and toys Needlecrafts Ads Knitting Patterns Knitting Wool Wooden Letters Crochet Patterns Knitting Pattern Featured Articles Summer Trimmings Cuff Bracelet How to Crochet a Blanket Free Rose-Themed Cross Stitch Patterns Bunnies Baby Quilt Chubby Bunny Needlepoint Pattern How to Do a Trademark Search   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Needlecrafts newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement