[aisle] Sewn Book Character Project

[Michelle Harris]

Monster Doll Project:
Art Teacher reads *Go Away Big Green Monster* (by Ed Emberley) to the
kindergarteners and they talk about colors and monster traits and what
other traits they'd choose if they were making a monster.
 They had to fill out a paper with their monster's name and maybe a little
more info on it.  Then they make a drawing of a monster. They are told that
they are getting a surprise to go with their drawings, but didn't get any
specifics.  The JH kids looked at an artist, Dave Devries, who does
paintings based on children's drawings (LINK
<https://www.amusingplanet.com/2011/04/monster-engine-childrens-drawings.html>
to examples).  But our JH kids took the drawings and made a sewn, plush
version.  The art teacher shows them different sewing techniques but
students could also glue parts on.  Then all the kids get together to give
the projects to the little ones.

Hope this inspires ideas for you!

Michelle Harris
Heyworth CUSD4

On Tue, Nov 1, 2022 at 5:56 PM Neha Thakkar via AISLE <
aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> Yes please! This is kind of exactly what we’re envisioning but just having
> a hard time building that out! Thank you!!!!
>
> On Tue, Nov 1, 2022 at 4:26 PM Michelle Harris via AISLE <
> aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
>
>> Our junior high does this with our 1st graders.  The 1st graders have a
>> story about monsters or shapes...I'm unclear on the details here...and then
>> the 1st graders DRAW a creature.  That creature is what the junior high
>> students simplify and sew.  I know that the sewn pieces are just 2 pieces
>> of felt for front and back, whipstitched, and stuffed with quilting
>> batting.  It's remarkable how similar the "stuffie" is to the drawing and
>> the 1st graders are always thrilled.  I could find out what book they are
>> using as inspiration if you are interested.
>>
>> Michelle Harris
>> Heyworth CUSD #4
>> harrism at husd4.org
>>
>> On Tue, Nov 1, 2022 at 12:40 PM Neha Thakkar via AISLE <
>> aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi everyone!
>>>
>>> I am collaborating with my art teacher and we had the idea of kids
>>> making simple sewn book characters. Basically the same on both sides and a
>>> quick whipstitch to sew the 2 together and stuff. Does anyone do something
>>> like this? I'd love some ideas of what the library and art class can do
>>> separately, and what the research piece could be (...I'm thinking
>>> illustrator study, fabric and/or string, but there must be better out there
>>> lol)
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance! Looking forward to seeing y'all at the A.C.T.
>>> conference this weekend!
>>>
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