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Easter Candle Holder with Twine Bird’s Nests

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Chirp chirp! I want to make tiny needle-felted birds to go along with this candle holder so badly right now, I should be embarrassed (but I’m not). I found the tutorial for this project at the blog Beneath My Heart. This project features teeny tiny bird’s nests made with twine that house little “robin’s eggs” made from turquoise beads. Completely brilliant, right? On top of that, vintage book pages are Mod Podge’d to the pillar on which the candle sits. I think I’m in love. Check out the tutorial.

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This pattern comes as a PDF with a helpful English video tutorial, so it’s perfect for confident beginners or anyone wanting to try their hand at sewing softies. It’s designed to be both a comfort toy and a keepsake—just the kind of thing little hands love to hold, and mamas love to treasure.

Maybe it’s time I start putting a few baby patterns away for the (not-too-distant?) future—grandchildren stash, anyone? Even if you’re not sewing for a little one right now, this pattern is a total heart-stealer and would make the most beautiful handmade baby shower gift.

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