Canada Crafts

Needlecrafts From Sarah White, your About Needlecrafts Editor Canada Day is coming up at the beginning of July, so now’s the perfect time for crafts with maple leaves or motifs worked in red and white. Here are some ideas to get you started. Happy crafting! Maple Leaf Silhouette Cross Stitch Pattern This simple cross stitch pattern would make a great addition to a bag or could be stitched for a card or a little wall hanging. It’s a great project for a new stitcher, too. Search Related Topics:  Easy Quilt Patterns  CrossStitch  Paper Crafts Templates A Canada Coaster to Knit This easy red and white coaster is great for use at a Canada Day picnic or to cheer on Canadian teams during hockey season. They’re really quick and easy to knit and a great way to practice colorwork if you’re new to that technique. Search Related Topics:  Knitting Pattern  Knitting Stitches  Maple Leaf Quilt Block While the maple leaf quilt block doesn’t look anything like the Canadian flag, it’s still a fun way to add a subtle touch of Canada to your decor, especially if you use red and white fabrics. Search Related Topics:  Applique Quilt Designs  Patchwork Quilt  Red and White Diagonal Stripes Crochet Pattern Use this chart of red and white stripes to make a blanket block, potholder or pillow. Or sew up the side and make a cool cozy for your favorite summer beverage. Search Related Topics:  Crochet Baby Blanket  Baby Knitting  Related Searches Cross Stitch Fabric Sewing Patterns Embroidery Stitch Embroidery Projects Knitting Patterns Featured Articles Sew Fuzzy Dice Maple Leaf Necklace Craft for Kids Asian Maple Leaf Needlepoint Pattern Fall Acorn Embroidery Pattern Canadian Jewelry Making Resources Ombre Beaded Cube Bracelet   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Healthy Eating newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com