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About Needlecrafts: Put a Bird on It

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From Sarah White, your About Needlecrafts Editor
Sometimes I don't know exactly why I pick the themes I do for this newsletter, but this week I'm thinking about birds. Here are some fun crafts inspired by birds or with bird motifs. Happy crafting!

Beaded Bird Patterns
These lovely peyote stitch patterns allow you to make a peacock, owl or quail that can me made on a beading loom or using square stitch.
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Taking Flight Baby Quilt
This cute quilt for a little one uses Birds in the Air blocks set on point and surrounded by triangles for a visual representation of the great heights to which baby will someday soar.

Origami Bird Needlepoint Pattern
This colorful bird would be fun to stitch up as a little wall hanging. You could also put it on the side of a tote bag to liven up your grocery shopping trips!

Brass and Lampwork Bird on a Wire Necklace
This pretty necklace uses a bird-shaped bead and a fun fabricated chain that will help you build your wire working skills.


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