1 Tie a piece of string to the snap end of your snap hook. Now tie the string to a doorknob or chair. This will make it easier for you to braid your lanyard. Materials - flat plastic lacing (two...
Burlap wallhanging
Materials - blunt needle - burlap - cardboard or wood strip - crochet hook - frame - glue (white) - pencil - scissors - yarn (several colors) 1. Cut a big piece of burlap the size you want...
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...
Hook, Weave, Knot, and Braid
It's raining, it's pouring, and Bob and Sue are weaving yarn bags! Janie's going on a long trip. On the way, she's making an octopus to keep her company. Bill's not playing ball. He's weaving a...
On your own
> Here are more things you can make with needle and thread.
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,...