Becky StaynerDownload and print template. Trace carrot body template onto orange fabric and cut out. Fold in half, with the right side of the fabric facing in, and sew edges together, leaving top open. Turn right side out and stuff with batting.Trace leaf template onto green fabric and cut out. Fold in half, with the right side of the fabric facing in and sew together along edges, leaving the bottom unsewn. Turn right side out and sew bottom closed.Sew a running stitch 1/4-inch from the carrot opening, leaving a 3-inch length of thread on ends. Use thread lengths to pull opening partially closed. Insert leaves into opening and pull opening closed completely; use thread to knot opening closed. Tack leaves into place with a few stitches.To hang: loop twine around neck of carrots, spacing them evenly, and hang from a mantel, side board, or buffet.
Charlyne Mattox is Food and Crafts Director for Country Living.
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