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"Let Freedom Ring" Pin
Instructions for making a patriotic pin, shared by Marilyn.

Materials Needed:

  • 1 small liberty bell
  • 1 small safety pin in same colour as bell (i.e. gold)
  • 6" narrow red cord
  • 6" narrow blue cord
  • 6 1/2 " narrow white cord

Instructions:
1. Thread the red and blue cords through the eye of the safety pin until midway of cords, approximateley 3".

2. Thread one end of white cord into the eye of the bell and tie a small knot to secure.

3. Wind white cord around the other two cords, near the safety pin , about mid way on white cord, and secure with a knot. The bell should hang about the same length as the ends of the colored cords.

4. If you like you can hem the ends of the cords to make a neat appearance.

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