Helpful hints

The following information will help you make the projects in this section. If a special skill is needed, the directions will tell you the page on which that skill is explained. For example: "Hook the...

Slither the snake

Materials - bath towel or dish towel - felt-tip pen - felt scraps - needle (tapestry, darner, or crewel) - ruler - scissors - straight pins - stuffing (old, cut-up socks, stockings, or rags) ...

Sock doll

Materials - buttons (two) - cardboard (heavy) - dry beans or pebbles - felt - glue (white) - needle (tapestry, darner, or crewel) - paper - ribbon - scissors - sock (old) - straight pins ...

Fringed pillow

Materials ■ burlap or canvas, 12 inches (30 cm) wide and 24 inches (60 cm) long - felt, 8 inches (20 cm) square - felt-tip pen - needle (tapestry, darner, or crewel) - scissors - straight pins...

Doll’s poncho

Materials - cloth - cloth scraps - embroidery thread - felt-tip pen - needle (crewel, darner, or tapestry) - ruler - scissors - straight pins - yarn 1. Choose a piece of cloth that is wide...

Stitched belt

> Materials > > ■ cloth scraps > > ■ felt or heavy cotton, > > 2 inches (5 cm) wide and long enough to go around your waist > > ■ embroidery thread > > ■ felt-tip pen > > ■ needle (tapestry,...