This project is good for smaller groups as it requires purchasing a few items, albeit inexpensive ones.
1. Gather or buy chip board and cut to a 6"x9" size, two for each student. Cut 9"x12" drawing paper in half to match the chip board. Place about 1/2" stack of drawing paper between the boards and take to Staples or the equivalent to have wire bound on one side. Have one book made for each student.
2. Cut oversized felt rectangles and pin together to make two sleeves for the book. Show the students how to make a whip stitch around the cardboard edges with colorful embroidery floss. When complete, pin and stitch the two sleeves together on the binding edge.
3. Using the felt scraps, show the students how to cut out decorative shapes and attach with fabric glue.
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Hi Kathy - I have just stumbled upon your blog and wanted to tell you I think it is phenomenal. I look forward to perusing uit more carefully and of course, for my kids to get older to try some of your projects!
I have wanted to do something similar with my 4th graders and had a couple of questions for you.
What type of needle did you use with the emb. floss? Any tips for teaching them to thread the needles? This seems to be hard for the older kids, so wondered how you did it with little ones. Also, did you use just a couple strands of floss rather than the whole thickness?
I love your blog and get great ideas from your projects. Thanks so much for all the work you put into it.
Carmel
I used the fattest and longest needles I could find to make them easy for kids to hold. My kids were mostly 1st graders so I threaded the needles for them. I have on occasion used scotch tape to flatten ends of yarn if that idea is of any help. And I believe I used the entire thickness of floss to leave the most color when stitching. Hope that helps a bit.
That is very helpful, the tape idea is a good one. I am having them make turtle beanbags. They started cutting out the felt today. Next week we'll be sewing. Thanks so much for your advise, and your blog!
Carmel
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