[aisle] Sewn Book Character Project

[jana bayne]

Monster Doll Project:
Our junior high and kindergarten classes also do this project and it is a
huge hit!

On Thu, Nov 3, 2022 at 9:48 AM Michelle Harris via AISLE <
aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> 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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>> Neha Thakkar
>> M.Ed, MLIS
>> Pronouns: she/her/hers
>> 630-452-5317
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Jana Bayne
Title Services
Palestine Grade School
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