Needlework Inspiration

Inspiration Avenue's theme this week is needlework, so I thought I would show you some of the things I have done that goes with this theme.  I have taught some needlework projects as well with my elementary students.

Finger weaving with children

Weaving on straws with children

This was one of my 5th grade students sewn works-- based on micro organisms

Sewn picture on a journal page (mine)

Sewn Mixed Media collage (by me)

Knitted Ornament Ball by Me

Fabric Collage by 3rd grader

Knitted and felted purse by Me

Knitted and felted purse by Me

Knitted and felted purse by Me

Here is a little baby cardigan I made for my daughter (she's already outgrown it!)

Knitted Balls

I really like to knit, but I'm not that skilled at it.  I would say I'm probably an intermediate level knitter.  I'm not good at precise things, and many times I'll be knitting something and end up with extra stitches or something will look wonky.  So, when I found these knitted balls, I got really excited.  So many possibilities!  Christmas ornaments?  Dog toys?  Toys for my toddler?  A bowl of balls for a decoration?  I really want to make 1000 knitted balls for an art exhibit.  Balls of all sizes, colors and textures.  I really like these because they are very forgiving, very quick and they are fairly easy to make.

Ball 1 of 1000.. I promise if I knit 1000 balls, I will take pictures of them in groups.

Weaving Wonders Camp Part 4

Part 4 of my Weaving Wonders Camp:

Some of the kids tried finger weaving or finger knitting.  It was too hard for the youngest kids to figure out, but 3rd grade seems about the right age to start.   Detailed directions are here: Knitty, which is a really cool knitting blog if you are a knitter.