Memorial Day!

We talked about Memorial Day on Friday...how it started, what it means, why we see flags all over this time of year, etc. I also taught D about the different branches of the military and why we are so thankful for the hard work they do, the sacrifices they and their families make so that we can have the freedom we have in our country.

I had wanted the kids to make something...but wanted it to be something we could USE. I saw an idea for a fabric wreath online. We made this one Friday for $10 (maybe a little less)...
D had quite a bit of practice tying knots, though after we were only 1/4 of the way done, he asked me to do the rest. Oh well...it was fun to do 1/4 of it together. ;o) We watched a Bill Nye DVD on magnetism while we worked.

Supplies:
1wooden embroidery hoop ($3 at craft store)
1-2 yards each of red, white & blue, and/or designed cotton fabric (I used 4-5 yards total fabric)
1 yard each of red, white & blue tulle (89 cents/yard on sale!)

Directions:
Cut strips of fabric 1.5" wide and about 8-10" long using pinking shears (leaves zigzag edge :o) ). When cutting the tulle make it 2" wide using regular scissors for a straight, easy cut.

Tie fabric pieces singled or doubled around the hoop. Tied the tulle (doubled or triped) around the hoop, pushing fabric tightly together after knotted.

Time: 2-3 hours