I was an 11 year 4=Her. Did alot of projects, inlcuding sewing. I always tell people that I learned to sew by peer pressure. One of my clubs leaders was a home ec teacher, so we had very good instructions and help! I also did alot of photography, and always wanted to show dogs. My daughter was in 4-H for 11 years also and did so many projects, including dogs. We both now teach the dog club, and I have been a leader for 15 years, and my daughter since she was 13. She was technically a Jr. Leader, because you have to have an adult. She is now 26. She even got to show lambs for the last two years of her 4-H career. Quite the talk of the county, for a city girl ! She had a big advantage from showing dogs. We are both big supporters of 4-H!