[CALIBK12] 2.0 Teddy Bear T-Shirts -- need read-aloud books forsewing circle

[Joan McCall]

The main character in Homeless Bird, by Gloria Whelen, makes a living by her
beautiful embroidery. It is set in India.

Joan McCall, LMT
Beattie Middle School
Redlands USD

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Subject: [CALIBK12] 2.0 Teddy Bear T-Shirts -- need read-aloud books
forsewing circle

FYI:
This weekend, I recycled an old T-Shirt by creating a bunch of little
Teddy-Bear T-Shirts and ironing on Image Generator designs (a popular
2.0 site.)  I mention this because as I was hand stitching, I got to
thinking how this might be a good way to introduce students to sewing,
sewing circles, recycling, and holiday projects while listening to a
good story.

I'll bring 2.0 Teddy Bear T-Shirt patterns to CSLA Conference, should
anyone want to promote this idea for a school club or after school
activity.  If you have any good read-aloud books that would go
especially well with sewing or the approaching holiday season, let me
know.  The only book that comes to mind is one by Dolly Parton, "Coat of
Many Colors," where her mother sewed (with love) a multicolored jacket
for her little girl.  Great book for any age, but too short.

Any "coming of age" books about working as a seamstress or needlepoint
to earn a living or because that was what young ladies of nobility did.


Thanks.  
Best wishes.
- Jackie
CSLA 2.0 Team project manager

Jackie Siminitus, MLS 
E-RATE Specialist and Library Advocate, AT&T California 
415-644-7112 : jacquelyn.siminitus at att.com 
AT&T Knowledge Network Explorer, www.kn.att.com 
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Specializing in E-RATE and network applications for schools and
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