{"id":2383,"date":"2020-12-22T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-22T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kildarelibrariesblog.com\/?p=2383"},"modified":"2020-12-21T11:38:08","modified_gmt":"2020-12-21T11:38:08","slug":"christmas-craft-hanging-reindeer-decoration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kildarelibraries.ie\/blog\/christmas-craft-hanging-reindeer-decoration\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Craft: Hanging reindeer decoration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By Mary, Maynooth Library<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a stitched project. Please refer to the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153How to Sew\u00e2\u20ac\u009d instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Materials :<\/strong>\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Cream coloured felt for the body and a little brown felt for the antlers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Red Embroidery thread<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Ordinary black cotton sewing thread<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 2 black beads for the eyes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Wadding<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ribbon and pattern<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Also needed needles, pins, scissors<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 (optional) a little bell<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"235\" height=\"176\" src=\"https:\/\/kildarelibraries.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/image-9.png?w=235\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2386\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Method:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Copy and Cut out two Deer shapes from the cream felt, and one Antler from the brown felt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. Pin the antler between the ears of the two reindeers, as in the photo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"192\" height=\"144\" src=\"https:\/\/kildarelibraries.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/image-10.png?w=192\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2388\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. Thread the needle with double red embroidery thread and knot on one length of the double.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"185\" height=\"149\" src=\"https:\/\/kildarelibraries.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/image-12.png?w=185\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2391\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4. Starting at the back leg at \u00e2\u20ac\u0153A&#8221; pull the needle through from the back of the top piece of felt so that the knot is hidden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"210\" height=\"157\" src=\"https:\/\/kildarelibraries.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/image-14.png?w=210\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2395\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5. Then start the running stitch. Continue all the way around to \u00e2\u20ac\u0153B\u00e2\u20ac\u009d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"228\" height=\"172\" src=\"https:\/\/kildarelibraries.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/image-16.png?w=228\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2397\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6. Stuff the deer \u00e2\u20ac\u201c pushing a little filling into the legs and head, and then the rest of the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"227\" height=\"171\" src=\"https:\/\/kildarelibraries.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/image-17.png?w=227\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2399\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">7. Pin the opening together and continue sewing under his belly to close in the stuffing. Finish with a back stitch and cut the thread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Eyes :<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">8. Thread a needle with one strand of black thread and knot the two strands together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"191\" height=\"144\" src=\"https:\/\/kildarelibraries.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/image-20.png?w=191\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2403\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">9. Thread on one bead, put the needle through hole formed by knot, as in photo and pull through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"203\" height=\"152\" src=\"https:\/\/kildarelibraries.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/image-22.png?w=203\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2406\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">10. Push the needle from the back to the front through the head where the eyes should be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thread on the other bead and sew back through head catching the bead on back side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Repeat a few times to secure both beads in place and finish off by putting a few, little stitches behind one of the beads and cut off the thread carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">11. Using the red thread join the two ends of the ribbon \u00e2\u20ac\u201c one on top of the other and sew together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"217\" height=\"162\" src=\"https:\/\/kildarelibraries.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/image-24.png?w=217\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2409\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">12.Place around the neck of the deer and sew together at back of the neck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add a bell under the neck to the ribbon, if liked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"215\" height=\"161\" src=\"https:\/\/kildarelibraries.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/image-25.png?w=215\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2411\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be sure to look up simple sewing project books in the library. There are many different titles suitable for every age group and ability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"643\" height=\"746\" src=\"https:\/\/kildarelibraries.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/image-26.png?w=643\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2413\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Mary, Maynooth Library This is a stitched project. Please refer to the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153How to Sew\u00e2\u20ac\u009d instructions. Materials :\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Cream coloured felt for the body and a little brown felt for the antlers \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Red Embroidery thread \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Ordinary black cotton sewing thread \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 2 black beads for the eyes \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Wadding &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ribbon [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":182174489,"featured_media":1362,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[59568],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2383","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-arts-crafts"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kildarelibraries.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2383","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kildarelibraries.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kildarelibraries.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kildarelibraries.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/182174489"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kildarelibraries.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2383"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/kildarelibraries.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2383\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2414,"href":"https:\/\/kildarelibraries.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2383\/revisions\/2414"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kildarelibraries.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1362"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kildarelibraries.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2383"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kildarelibraries.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2383"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kildarelibraries.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2383"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}