Monday, January 12, 2015

Koala mittens service project

Today my Needle & Thread clubbers began stitching pairs of cotton mittens for koalas whose paws were injured during recent wildfires in Australia. We found the pattern online (http://www.ifaw.org/sites/default/files/default/KOALA-MITTENS-PATTERN-A4.pdf) and used some 100% cotton bandanas for the soft cloth. The group collecting these mittens is also looking for handmade pouches for orphaned joeys - I will need a sewing machine for that one! 
We are also hoping to stitch some fleece crate snugglies for local animal shelters. It's great sharing our crafts with those furry friends in need! 








4 comments:

  1. This is so awesome!! From the pictures I love the color choices as well. We don't live in Australia but could we try making them and sending them as well?

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    1. We are not in Australia either Stacie, just planning on mailing them over :)

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  2. Hi. I am curious about your CREATE sign in your classroom. What materials did you put on each letter? I love the idea and I am trying to decide what I want to use. A close up picture would be great :) (I realize this is not the correct post but I couldn't figure out how to post on the 'Art Room Tour' page) Thanks so much!

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    1. Hi Lucy! First, I bought the paper mache letters from JoAnns one at a time so I could use my weekly half price coupon. Then I covered each letter with things we recycled in the art room - one has orange glue caps, one has felt pieces left over from a project, one has "too short to sharpen" pencils, which were collected over the year in a container near the sharpener, two letters have marker caps and the final letter is covered with yarn. I hope that helps!

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