Did you start sewing in 4-H?
09-28-2010, 02:33 PM
#55
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Yes, in fact, I was in 4-H for 10 years and went to the State Fair in various projects for the last 6 years of my time there. I loved it, and was very heavily involved. I was the county Federation President my senior year in high school and was involved at the multi-county and state level for much of my high school years. The funny thing is, I had absolutely no interest in quilting until about 6 years ago. I just sewed garments. Now, you couldn't pay me to sew a garment!!!
09-28-2010, 02:33 PM
#56
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Originally Posted by Angellight
No 4-H, My mom tried to teach me to sew and did teach me embroidery, but was not a patient teacher, wanting everything as perfect as she would do it. I learned most of my sewing in Home-Ec (3 yrs jr high, 3 years high school). Taught myself cross-stitch, crochet, and a few of the other crafts I do, or learned from friends that were a little more patient.
My Dad said I had to learn to cook out of self defense, as my mother worked nights, and he was in charge of the evening meal a lot of nights. I don't remember thinking I was being poisoned, but I am a fairly decent cook, if you don't mind my saying so...
My Dad said I had to learn to cook out of self defense, as my mother worked nights, and he was in charge of the evening meal a lot of nights. I don't remember thinking I was being poisoned, but I am a fairly decent cook, if you don't mind my saying so...
09-28-2010, 03:07 PM
#58
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4-H...my best memories growing up in the country. That was the only activity back then. I loved it and I can't believe how far I walked to the meetings. Life was so much simpler then. Feed-sack gathered skirts...sleeveless dresses and 2 piece outfits. Roundup in August to wear what we had made all summer and to be judged. Oh that was living. 4-H camp was also a great time in the late 40's and the 50's. I sure wish kids today had it so good!
09-28-2010, 03:28 PM
#59
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Location: Michigan
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Me too.. 59 years ago in western Kansas I joined 4-H and learned to sew. My first project was an apron.
When I took sewing in Jr. High I had a major argument with the teacher over technique. Somehow we settled it and I got a "C".
Only because I did it the 4-H way and at 13 was too stubborn to change.
When I took sewing in Jr. High I had a major argument with the teacher over technique. Somehow we settled it and I got a "C".
Only because I did it the 4-H way and at 13 was too stubborn to change.
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