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| Washcloth bat with raised wings. |
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| Washcloth Snowman |
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| TerryGami, 15 Cloth Toy and Ornament Projects for Crafters, Teachers, and Children |
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The washcloth bat can be a treat in and of itself, but you may want to add an extra treat inside of the critter’s tummy. Make the body of the bat a bit longer so you can hide a piece of candy or a plastic Halloween ring, like a spider ring, for example.
You can find all sorts of small plastic party treats at online sites such as the Oriental Trading Company or at party stores. If you are going to use chocolate candy, make sure it is wrapped well, especially in hot climates, or you may have a mess on your hands.
When making the pumpkin, you may want to consider some other options for the stem. It can be wrapped in yarn or twine, instead of jute .It can also be covered with a corner of washcloth, like the Teacher’s Boo Boo Apple is. At one time, I was an avid macramér, so I have always been partial to jute, which now a days can be hard to find. Raffia may be another option for wrapping the stem, or as the bow around the stem.
I like to use quilt batting to stuff the critters with because it can be cut into strips and placed easily between the rolls. As I have warned several times, kids can get carried away with stuffing the snowman, so either have plenty of batting on hand or be prepared to police the situation. The snowman can get pretty pudgy without supervision!
Happy Crafting!
~Terry
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