Addy's Craft Book: A Look at Crafts from the Past With Projects You Can Make Today

American Girls Pastimes

by Geri Strigenz Bourget (Illustrator), Mark Salisbury (Illustrator), Rebecca Sample Bernstein (Editor)

In 184, Addy made crafts like hooked rugs and shadow puppets, and so can you with this craft book. It's full of historical fun facts, step-by-step instructions, and rich, full-color photographs.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Crafts, Childrens, Reference

44 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1994

Reviews

[Melki · Rating 4 out of 5]

There are some pretty cool projects in this one, including a hooked rug, a hobby horse, an appliqued pillow, games, and some paper projects. You could change the designs to make them as simple or as complex as you like.

Very nice book.

[Charlie - disableddaydreamer | itsbarbieparis (looking for mutuals) · Rating 3 out of 5]

my moms just glad i got ahold of this as an adult bc she would have been SICK of me

[K.L. Bernard · Rating 5 out of 5]

In 1864 enslaved African Americans were often considered to be skilled crafts people, women made baskets, soap, clothes, quilts and thread that was hand-spun. Men were carvers potters blacksmiths and shoemakers. Today, some of these same crafts can be made and can help readers better understand what life would have been like during Addy's time.

The history of Addy and her family can be found throughout the pages. Readers will also see black and white photos of real pioneers and their actual homes along with old photos of crafts found in the book. The history of the crafts in the book have special meaning and that history is listed here too.

Readers can learn how to make appliqued pillows, shadow puppets, paper dolls, changeable pictures and more. Detailed instructions and patterns can be found inside this wonderful book. Parents and teachers will love this tool that can be utilized to discuss and relive history.

[Abraham Ray · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great children’s book on 19th century crafts! It’s also a good book for black history month.

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