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Sew soft baby shoes with quilted soles and
ankle straps from cotton fabric. Use pastel or bright colours, prints or
plain and decorate with applique or embroidery. Make several to match
different outfits and occasions. Lovely for gifts.
Crochet this rooster to use as a decorative
applique on linens or clothing. Not a pattern for beginners but a very
detailed crochet piece.
A fun and imaginative craft
for children. Provide nuts and empty nut shells and other assorted craft
accessories. Give them an idea or two and let their imaginations do the
rest.
Children love to learn and do things hands
on. They love to make things and they love to take things apart. Their
natural imagination and curiosity can be directed to a fun and educational
way to learn.
Macrame was very popular in the 1960s and
1970s and has now become popular again. It is often described as
Decorative Knotting. Different items are made using a variety of knots
made from lengths of cord which can be made of jute, hemp, cotton, leather
or synthetic blends.
Flower looms are a simple way of making many
different types of flowers which you can use singly or join together to to
make clothes and accessories or to decorate.
