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[Mama_Bear]

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[LadyShallott]

What a great thread this morning. I am always impressed! I hope everyone is having a good morning. Just dropping in to say hello. :-)

Chris

[AnnaZ]

Good morning!

 

I did this as a lesson for my son's class last year:

 

(...if all the info doesn't make it: http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagstar.html)

 

 

5-Pointed Star in One Snip

How to Cut a 5-Pointed Star in One Snip

George Washington's original pencil sketch for the flag indicated 6-pointed stars, a form he apparently preferred.

Betsy Ross, however, recommended a 5-pointed star. When the committee protested that it was too difficult to make, she took a piece of paper, folded it deftly, and with a single snip of her scissors, produced a symmetrical five-pointed star. This seeming feat of magic so impressed her audience that they readily agreed to her suggestion.

To you we pass along the secret...

Take a thin piece of paper 8-1/2" x 10" (or an exact proportion thereof), fold it as indicated and cut yourself a perfect 5-pointed star.

Thanks to the Betsy Ross House for providing these instructions.

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Step 1. Fold an 8-1/2" x 10" piece of paper in half.

Step 2. Fold and unfold in half both ways to form creased center lines. (Note: be sure paper is still folded in half.)

Step 3. Bring corner (1) right to meet the center line. Be sure to fold from the vertical crease line.

Step 4. Bring corner (1) left till edges coincide, then make the fold.

Step 5. Bring corner (2) left and fold.

Step 6. Bring corner (2) right until edges coincide. Then fold.

Step 7. Cut on the angle as shown in the picture. Then unfold the small piece.

Step 8. Marvel at your perfect (we hope!) 5-pointed star! If your star is not perfect, take a fresh piece of paper (8-1/2" x 10" -- not 8-1/2" x 11") and return to Step 1.

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BETSY ROSS HOME PAGE

[AnnaZ]

Okay, I'm a "looser"... you already had the link. Ignore my post, please.

 

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[Aquamarine]

Thanks for the bio on Betty Ross today...beautifully done!
Being "read out" and cut off emotionally and financially by the tryants in her family was probably one of the trials in her life that gave her the strength to become the great woman that she was.
Click on the flag.

[Temple Owl]

Good morning all. Oooo! The stories they tell in Philadelphia about Betsy and Ben Franklin! I won't repeat them. The Betsy Ross House is just a short distance from Ben's grave. Be sure to visit when in Philly.

[Billie]

Good afternoon, Finest Sistahs and FRiends!

Thank you for the history lesson today, Lori. Look forward to the 'next' one - I have to say that growing up I was never interested in history (that stuff happened a long time ago! LOL), but I'm working on 'learning' to appreciate it more.

Dutchess and Lori, I've been trying (finally) to get my page 'fixed' again, but Domania's on again/off again behavior is getting the best of me. One minute I can upload, and the next I can't. So I think I'll just go shopping. :)

Love the pledge graphic today, Lori, and yes, please do take next Friday - that will help me a lot as it's going to be a long week! :) (Of course, that also means that the NEXT week may be even longer! HELP! You'll be gone, dutchess will be gone, daisy won't be back yet.....but Dansy is working on our Memorial Day thread - know it will be wonderful!

Hugs all around!