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Aunt Camp

3/4/2021

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When I was teaching, I was often asked if I had children, and I would answer, "Yes, 600." It never occurred to me that I would not have children, but at some point, I realized not only do I have students, but also 14 nieces and nephews, and Aunt Camp was born. 
Nine of the fourteen were local, so in the summer (trying to fit in out-of-towners when possible), I would have two or three at a time to come and spend the weekend. The first stop was the fabric store to get supplies for a sewing project, then off to my house. Aunt Camp always included:
  • Sewing the project of their choice
  • trying new food (spaghetti squash, catfish, Thai peanut chicken) that they often helped prepare.
  • a movie at the theater 
  • some work around the house (my Amish lawnmower was always a thrill, and my nephew Jed vividly remembers building stone walls around the gardens.)
Optional activities were:
  • pottery
  • stained glass
  • stepping stones
  • other crafts
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I enjoyed our time together and  the challenge of finding a way for them to be successful while making what they wanted in the time we had. They always seemed pleased with their finished creations.
Some projects they choose were:
  • bean bag chairs & pillows
  • a kilt complete with a mink sporran (pouch) and hat
  • hunting boot waterproof covers (I don't recomend this one)
  • backpacks
  • puppets​
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Aunt Camp was a great way to make memories and connect with my nieces and nephews while helping them feel accomplished. (And yes, that is a spaghetti squash from my garden in the pocket of Luke's study pillow!)

Sew what?  Sew Anything!!

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