Thursday, October 7, 2010

Bring Home Ec back to school

This week, I am in Edmonton on a training course for my new job. I brought along my other cuff to complete and when I was waiting for the doors to open for our meeting, I pulled it out and started stiching. I was stopped by at least 4 people asking what it was, one girl asked where I learned it, another commented she did not know how to thread a needle and another who said she regretted not learning about sewing from her mother and grandmother.

Home Ec still exists in school (or so I'm told) but there is less emphasis on the basics. Please encourage your schools to teach kids basic skills like sewing a button on, how to do a simple hem, how to refinish furniture, how to cook a nutritious and economical meal. Show them crafts like knitting, embroidery, felting, braiding, etc. Show them how wool goes from a sheep to a sweater. Encourage them!

I applaud all my friends and family who take the time to encourage individuals, teach their skills and show their works. It's never too late to learn a new skill.

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