THE JOYFUL CHRISTMAS CRAFT BOOK

34. TINY STRAW ANGEL

MATERIALS Wings — 9 fine straws, 3 inches long
Dress — fine straws, 6 inches long
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Yellow tatting thread for tying 12-inch gold thread
WINGS l Pencil-mark the center of each straw.
Push needle through straws at pencil mark
(needle holds 9 straws).
Wind thread around straws twice, very close to
needle.
Pull thread very tight; straws will expand into
flat, double fan. When thread is tight as possible,
tie firm double knot. Snip thread ends at V, inch.
Remove needle.

DRESS . Tie straws into a round bundle, 3 inches from

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ends. Straws will flare out slightly. Bend, straw by

straw, from upper section down over the lower
straws, turning the bundle as you work, thus
covering all the thread. Hold all together. Notice
resulting hole.
Insert pipe cleaner (with head attached) into the
hole in center of dress.
Lift one of the straws at the back of the head and
place the wings under this straw. Draw the straw
back into place and tie the bodice, V, inch from
neck. Tie very tight so that the skirt flares as
much as possible.
A R MS Use the lowest straw of the wing for an arm on
each side. Bend it forward for an elbow, and tie
the wrists together close to the body. Trim ends
to form tiny hands clasped in prayer.
TO HANG Tie fine gold thread around angel's neck.
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