Hi everyone! I'm sure that you are starting to think about holiday
crochet projects and are being tempted by all the pretty sparkly
threads and yarns out there in the stores!

Well, here is something fun and pretty for you to do with them! I have
created two different Poinsettia 3D Flowers for you. One is more
solid, the other is lacey. They are an excellent use for small amounts
of scrap thread and only your creativity is the limit in the colors
you decide to use for the flowers, leaves, edgings, etc.!! They work
up pretty quickly too. I am rating them as "Intermediate" ability
required because of the 3D thing, the use of treble crochet and
popcorn stitches.

I have made these in everything from 2 strands of embroidery floss
held together to #10 thread. The pattern will also work with yarns
easily.

Where to use them? Tuck a few into a wreath, applique onto a holiday
sweatshirt, put on a mirror mat with other decorations as a
centerpiece, add a hanger, stiffen and use as a tree ornament! Or you
could use them as a pretty package tie decoration as an extra special
little gift.

Anyway one is free and the other is for sale. Both are available at my
pattern site, http://hometown.aol.com/sheilaschnauzies/SheilaPats.html.

Hint-Hint:  If I can hurry up and get it done, a coordinating doily
will soon be available with miniature poinsettias to match!

Crochet holiday hugs to all,
Sheila