Sporting a Phrygian "bonnet rouge" toques, these cozy clothespin dolls echo the Voyageur tradition of adventure, strength and commerce. They are dressed in red and white capotes that represent standard HBC points blanket. The blue capote is the Red River version. And of course, no voyageur would leave home without their essential and vibrant ceinture fléchée (sash). Supplies: Sprung clothespins (the type with 2 pieces of wood and a spring) wooden bead felt in assorted colours paint in assorted colours embroidery floss hot glue sticks ( you can use tacky glue as well) wire Tools: scissors wire cutters glue gun 1) Cut out felt pieces. Paint any strips you wish to include. Note that I painted the "points" stripes along the collar on the other side (see step 9) 2) Pull the clothes pin apart, discard the spring. 3) Attach the moccasins to the bottom of the skinny end of each pin side with hot glue. 4) Wrap some rectangle felt pieces above the moccasins to form the p...