Posted in Art Class, tagged Girl Scouts, mountain, paper, paper painting on October 12, 2022| Leave a Comment »
We had a nice afternoon at The Studio yesterday working with this group of Girl Scouts as we helped them with a mixed media and drawing project so they could achieve their Drawing Badge. Nice work by everyone with these paper, paint and bead paintings.
Posted in Art Class, daily painter, Drawing, Serendipity, Small Town Life, tagged Drawing, Girl Scouts on March 20, 2018| Leave a Comment »
This past week I spent a little time with a Girl Scout troop helping them achieve their Drawing Badge. It was a good evening. (Thanks Scott Turnmeyer for the photo.)
Posted in Serendipity, Small Town Life, tagged Fleece Blanket, Girl Scouts, The Studio, The Studio-A Place for Learning on November 12, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Girl Scouts with completed blankets
Yesterday I worked with a Girl Scout troop on a project for our local animal shelter. I provided the fleece for the girls to make little blankets for the pups and kitties. They “made” the blankets yesterday and will deliver them to the Humane Society of Warren County along with some supplies they are collecting that are needed by the shelter. The shelter always could use help with supplies and they do such wonderful work that I am happy to help whenever I can. This project was a win-win….working with the Girl Scouts and helping the Animal Shelter. 🙂
The great thing about these blankets is that you can make them in any size – large enough for a person or smaller for a pet. Here are the Blanket Instructions:
Step 1 – Cut fleece to size
1. Decide the size you would like for your blanket and purchase two pieces of fleece to accommodate the size. Place the two pieces of fleece wrong sides together and cut them to size.
Step 2 – Cut out corner squares
2. Cut a square out of each corner. The size you cut will determine the size of the “fringe”. For a large blanket cut about a 6-7″ square. For a smaller blanket cut the square about 4 inches.
Step 3 – Cut fringe.
3. Make cuts all the way around the blanket. The cuts should be about 1 to 1-1/2 inches. You want to keep the two pieces of fabric together because these two pieces of fringe are what you tie together. You can pin the two pieces of fabric together to keep it secure especially if you are working with a large blanket. The great thing about this blanket is that you do not have to cut them exactly the same. It will turn out great even if the cuts are not perfect.
Step 4 – Tie knots all the way around
4. Tie knots in the fringe all the way around. Be sure to double knot each fringe so that it doesn’t come untied.
5. Enjoy your new blanket!
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