Native American Medallion
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Inspired by pendants carved by the Wampanoag, these medallions display symbols that hold special meaning for their wearers.
| Prep Time: Under 1 hour | |
| What you need: | |
| Light brown felt
Hole punch Yellow, red and brown yarn 1/2-inch wooden beads (optional) Permanent marker | |
| Seasons: Thanksgiving, Year round | |
| Materials: beads, fabric, markers, yarn | |
| Instructions: | |
| 1. | Cut out two felt circles, each one approximately 4 inches in diameter. (You can use chalk to trace around the lid of a coffee can to get the right-sized circle.) |
| 2. | Use a single-hole punch (or scissors) to cut out circles around the outside of both pieces of felt, leaving a 1/4-inch margin and 2 inches for the opening of the pouch. |
| 3. | Place one circle on top of the other, then use an 18-inch piece of yarn to thread the two felt pieces together. Knot the yarn in the back of the medallion. |
| 4. | To make a braided chain for the necklace, twist together two pieces of yellow yarn, two pieces of red, and two pieces of brown (each piece of yarn should be about 1 yard long). Then braid the three colors together. Add wooden beads while braiding by tying a knot in the braid, slipping on the bead and then tying another knot on the other end. |
| 5. | Thread each end of the braided chain through the top holes on each side of the opening of the pouch and tie the ends together on the back. |
| 6. | Create a design for the front of the medallion (sketch one
on a separate sheet of paper first) and then use the permanent
marker to draw the design on the felt. Your child can draw
something that's meaningful to her or to the person to whom she
plans to give the medallion. (She can also write a message and
slip it inside the pouch.)
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