Weave rugs of rags, or yarn, or jute, for doll house or for iron
holders. (Looms made in number period.)
Weave doll hammocks of jute, carpet warp, macrame cord.
Marble bags woven from pretty colored rags, or made of squared gingham
and cross-stitched.
Make scrap books of colored cloth brought from home by children.
Overcast edges of the leaves with yam, crochet cotton or thread.
Make curtains. Use stencils for decorating, with wax crayons. (Use yard
measure.) Give entertainments to pay for material. Also make curtains
for doll house.
Make dusting cloths of old pieces of cloth brought from home. Overcast
edges.
Make dust caps and broom bags for mother’s spring cleaning and in home
activity plays.
Make penwipers of pieces of old flannel.
Make needle books of cloth or raffia.
Make a paper doll 8 inches tall. Use as pattern for a rag doll. Stuff
with little pieces of rag or cotton batting. Cut kimona dress. Sew up
side seams.
Cut 7 inch squares of heavy cloth brought from home. Sew together. Make
into bean bags for recess games or number games.
Make patch work quilt for a child’s hospital, children’s home, or some
needy child. (Room problem.)
Jumping ropes--spool knitting or slip knot. Use heavy cord.
Weaving of tam o’shanter caps, and sweaters.