Pioneer Projects - Historic Communities Author:Bobbie Kalman The pioneers could not afford to throw away anything, no matter how worn out it became. Clothing and bedding that could no longer be passed down to other people were ripped into strips and used to make quilts or rag rugs. Buttons were cut off and saved to use later. Old sweaters were unraveled, and the yarn was used for mending clothes or knitti... more »ng bed covers. Candle ends were saved and melted down to make new candles. The pioneers also used things that grew in their area, such as fruits, vegetables, leaves, and berries, to create toys, treats, and gifts.
Many of the pioneer-style crafts in this book can be made with things you find in your home or around the neighborhood. When you are working on these projects, remember that the pioneers had to reuse and recycle everything. In order to reduce garbage and other pollution, we must do the same today. So, think like a pioneer and have fun trying these crafts!
Contents include: pioneer projects, rag crafts, cornhusk doll, nature's gifts, kitchen delights, stitched crafts, fun with buttons, a whizzing whirligig, the fantastic Jacob's Ladder, making a Jacob's Ladder, block and sponge printing, stenciling and embossing, decorating with scraps, gift-wrapping your crafts, glossary and index.« less