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Sewing Circle at Smiling Tree Camp

From sewing circle One of our activities this month at camp will be an ongoing sewing circle.  I have a selection of cotton fabric rectangles for the children to choose from.  Our first project is a garden flag.  To get … Continue reading

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Kids Sew the Scare Crow

  From st misc october 09 pumpkins etc     We often have the kids do “real” sewing at camp.  Today was a little different, we did a group project.  With real “pointy” needles the kids sewed a face for … Continue reading

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Chickens Come to Camp

From chickens at camp We’ve had a chicken inspired time at camp. In anticipation of our neighborhood chickens coming for a visit we had a few projects for grown ups and for the kids.  The moms cut out felt chickens … Continue reading

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Granny-Nanny….More Prayer Flags

From st misc + worms   I’m happily doing some more nanny/doula “work”.  The family I’m helping has a charming and bright 3 1/2 year old girl and a sweet new 3-4month old baby boy.  I brought our prayer flag … Continue reading

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Moms & Grandmas Had Fun With This One

  From st button flowers, scarf hunt Todays main project was a sewing project for the kids and moms to work on together.  I got the idea for this project online at Chasing Cheerios. I got everything set up in advance … Continue reading

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Just a Little Something

From Drop Box I made these little cotton hankies for the kids who are coming to my last FUN School class before Christmas.  I’m not sure if they’re hankies (wipe your nose) or napkins (wipe your mouth).  Either way I … Continue reading

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Snow”person” Yeast Rolls and Felt Stars

From Collages We took a recipe for cloverleaf rolls and made Snowmen “people” rolls.  Here’s the recipe for individual portions: Cloverleaf Rolls makes 2 rolls 1/2 tsp dry yeast 1/2 TBL warm water 1/2 tsp veggie oil 2 TBL butter … Continue reading

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