2 skill level free SUPPLIES & TOOLS: • One piece of 12"x18" plastic canvas • Two 6" plastic canvas rounds • Orange, red, yellow, green & black yarn, or your choice of colors • Yarn needle • Scissors • Permanent marker DIRECTIONS: 1. Enlarge pattern 230% to 8"x18" 2. Cut canvas to 8"x18" 3. Place pattern under plastic canvas, using a permanent marker trace pattern onto canvas. 4. Following pattern, stitch peppers in red, orange and yellow yarn. 5. Stitch top border with three rows. Stitch only two rows of border at the bottom. The last row is needed to sew bottom onto canister. 6. Fill in background with black yarn. 7. Cut green yarn into 3" pieces and using regular thread stitch two or three pieces to the tops of peppers, tie in overhand knot to create look of pepper stem. Trim as needed. 8. Use corresponding yarn to sew top canvas piece onto back seam to make lid. Using all the colors as desired, sew the top in a circular pattern and use yarn to sew a few stitches to canister to hold in place. 9. Sew one 6" round to bottom. If desired, bottom can be stitched similar to top. needlepoint chili pepper canister more projects, tips & techniques at Joann.com™ Project courtesy of Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores Designed by Debra Kinzel ® enlarge 230% Skill Level 2: Needlepoint experience needed Approximate Crafting Time: Weekend project Due to the seasonal nature of many projects, supplies may be available for a limited time only. Please read all instructions prior to beginning; read and follow all manufacturers’ instructions for all tools and materials used. Provide adult supervision if children participate in this or any craft project. Because Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. has no control over surroundings or the use of materials and tools during construction of projects, Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. disclaims any liability for injury, damage or other untoward results. Content of this How To sheet is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed. ©2008 Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. All rights reserved. P189-599