Little House in the Big Woods

This summer is going to be a fun, busy one. One of my groups on ravelry is doing a read/craft along. We will be reading and discussing the book while also doing fun projects based on the reading. This is what our first week looks like (in case any of you want to join in the fun):

For week One we will be reading Chapter One of Little House in the Big Woods.

Feel free to do all of the activities if you would like to, but don’t feel OBLIGATED to. Do the ones you can!

Here are our activities!

*Go on a nature walk and collect sticks and other natural items (you will want a lot of sticks as they will go with another activity this week!)
*Use your sticks and natural items that you gathered on your walk (or rolled up brown paper) to create a miniature “Little House” We will add to this throughout the challenge, so have fun with it. It doesn’t have to be perfect, but can be as detailed or as simple as you like. :)
*Make Jerky using this tutorial
*Make Johnnycakes using this recipe: To make johnny cake , mix one cup of cornmeal with one teaspoon each sugar and salt. Add one and one quarter cups water, creating a thick batter. If you want your johnny cake thinner, add one half cup water or milk for a more rich flavor. Drop the batter onto a buttered or greased griddle, fry until pale brown, and flip to cook the other side. Serve the johnny cake warm with toppings of choice; butter and maple syrup are common, although jam and savory spreads can be used as well.
*Make a rag-doll using this pattern. We will be making more things for our dolls (both male and female depending on which doll you want to have), so please make this if you can! Don’t forget to hand-sew and use recycled fabrics if possible.

I won't be doing the log house; it sound like a fun project to do with kids, though. Some members have suggested making fruit leather instead of jerky. I'd like to make the doll and after finishing the whole series (and making clothes/accessories for it) giving it to a young girl in our church. Another member suggested project is to whittle crochet hooks or knitting needles. Making a block a month quilt has also been suggested. So many ideas! I know it'll be fun!

-Jayne