THANKSGIVING CENTERPIECE

 
This turkey centerpiece is sure to charm your Thanksgiving guests, and/or delight your host/hostess. A couple days before, shop for a beautiful big fresh pineapple. It is especially important that you choose one with a spectacular top in excellent condition, because this will be the turkey's tail feathers.

The pineapple has been a universal symbol of hospitality and welcome for many centuries all over the world. More on Symbolism of the Pineapple CLICK HERE

 

CLICK HERE FOR PATTERN

CLICK TURKEY HEAD FOR ENLARGEMENT 		 
CLICK TURKEY HEAD FOR ENLARGEMENT
 
HOW TO: Click and download free pattern. Print the pattern and make a cardboard copy. Trace around the cardboard pattern with a pencil right on the (dark red) felt. With two pieces of (dark red) felt together, stitch (sew) right on your pencil line. Important - do not sew the bottom closed. Cut the turkey head out, leaving approx. 1/4" allowance beyond stitching.
  
Using pattern as a guide cut out a beak of antique gold felt (allowing for both sides and a tiny bit extra). Use fabric glue, or hot glue and glue the beak on. Glue or embroider eyes on.

Stuff with poly fiber fill. . . place on pineapple and secure using straight pins.

 
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