Make Stuff Together (ebook)

Argumento de Make Stuff Together (ebook)

Slow down, reconnect, and get back to basics

During these uncertain times, families around the country are slowing down, reconnecting, and getting back to basics. One of the best ways for families to share experiences and meaningful time together is through the art of crafting, sewing, and recycling. Here, authors Bernadette Noll and Kathie Sever invite you to look around your house and your neighborhood to discover materials that are just beckoning to find a new life.

• button bookmarks

• game board & caddy

• beanbag tossreversible birthday crown

• family flags personalized napkin rings & cloth napkins library tote

• lunch bag

• & much more

Whether you're a parent looking for innovative projects for your kids, or a seasoned sewer and advocate of the slow family movement, Make Stuff Together gives you 24 projects that help you build family connections while being creative and crafty.

BERNADETTE NOLL is the cofounder of Slow Family Living, which strives to help families slow down, connect, and enjoy family life. Her work has been featured in Parents, Mothering, and more.

KATHIE SEVER is an accomplished artist and seamstress, and is the creator of Ramonsterwear. Her work was featured in the film and book Handmade Nation. Together Bernadette and Kathie formed Future Craft Collective to help families find ways to sustainably make stuff together.0Foreword.

Chapter 1: Acquiring materials, building connection.

Chapter 2: The ways and whys of making stuff together.

Tips for crafting with kids.

Technical notes about using the patterns in this book.

Project layout.

Chapter 3: Dinner time.

Personalized napkin rings and cloth napkins.

Blessing and sharing pouch.

Burlap cloth-lined basket.

Table runner.

Chapter 4: Library time.

Library tote bag.

Library card wallet.

Arm chair caddy.

Button bookmarks.

Chapter 5: Into the woods.

Water-bottle holster.

Lunch tote.

Tool roll and nature pouch.

Upcycling hat.

Chapter 6: Fun and games.

Game board and caddy.

Bean bag toss.

Art roll up.

Juggling balls in a drawstring sack.

Chapter 7: Happy birthday to you!

Reversible birthday crown.

Anticipation calendar.

Pin the tail on the donkey.

Birthday t-shirt party.

Chapter 8: Commemorate and celebrate.

Family flags.

Appreciation banner.

Family talisman.

Family records book.

Appendix: Techniques used in the book.

Pattern pieces.

Index.