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Summer is on its way and with it will come many outdoor activities or chances for family fun. There will be ample opportunity to sit around campfires in the woods or sit watching fireworks displays and band concerts on the lawn. Sitting in those spots can be made more comfortable if you have something between you and the hard, cold ground. You can make an effective seat cushion using only a few sheets of recycled newspaper and a basic basketweaving technique. How many of us can look back into our childhood and recall sitting with a parent, relative, friend, Scout leader or camp counselor learning the important concept of "over-one, under-one"? I believe that our earliest weaving experiences can have an influence on the development of interest in basketweaving later in life. As adult basketmakers, whether recreational or professional, it is our responsibility to nurture the interest of children and youth in learning the skills that will be necessary to become serious basketmakers later in life. This Summer, whether you are acting as a camp counselor teaching crafts projects for Summer camp, getting the family ready for a camping trip or you are a parent or grandparent just trying to keep the kids busy, try weaving one of these mats. You will never know if you are planting the seed that will become tomorrow's great basket artist. Step By Step Instructions To Make A Newspaper Sit-Upon Graphics Susi Nuss © 2001, All Rights Reserved
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