Gerbie

I didn't learn to quilt in 4-H, but I made my first garment in 4-H
when I was 9 yrs. old.I guess you could say I really learned to sew there. My mother helped me later on and I made several things in 4-h and Home Econ.in high school. 4-H is great for kids. I also sewed in Girl Scouts. We lived in town, but 4-H is for everyone. Gerbie

cr12cats

my long time friend I went to school with always teases me when we talk on the phone when I say I have been quilting or sewing something, cause we had Home Ec. and it just didn't take, the teacher gave me a D-- and told me the pants would never hold up. Ha! those pants lasted for 4 years and were one of my favorites. Besides There is a difference in sewing and quilting, right?

bjdemir

Yes, I started in 4-H with a half apron Blue and white check with blue trim. I still have it. Must be an antique by now as that was 60 years ago. We could start 4-H in the 3rd grade back then. Mom also sewed and helped and I took Home Ec in High School. Went to teach 4-H for 20 years have have logged 20 years judging 4-H and Open Class at County and State Fairs here in Oregon. Mostly Textiles - Knitting, crocheting, sewing, fibre arts and quilting. The biggest differnce I find in regular sewing and quilting is the seam allowance - had a hard time transitioning to 1/4" from 5/8". Just didn't seem right! - Got over it though.

oksewglad

Yup it's called "tentering"

oksewglad

Robinlee--what a wonderful quilt of memories for you! Thanks for sharing. Reading these posts have brought back plenty of memories for me as a member, leader, and parent. Currently serving on our local Alumni chapter committee--trying to keep our county organization strong. My oldest GS is now 9 and joining as an associate member this fall. You know it now costs to join 4-H, although many clubs pick up the fees, some don't.

gramma8

You brought back many memories; my first 4-H leader in sewing. The apron was my first projects also and we showed it at the "review" during the county fair. I don't remember getting a grand prize or anything, but I wouldn't trade those memories for anything. Then, there was sewing in Home Economics in high school. Then marraige after high school where I put to use my knowledge of sewing for my husband first and then my boys. The quilting came when my boys starting getting married. AND I'm still quilting for my extended family.
Oh yes - I just remembered - when I first started sewing in 4-H I was working at home on my mothers treadle machine and I actually sewed my finger! Punctured the nail and everything! My grandmother was visiting and came to the rescue. I had a sore finger for a while but it didn't stop me from sewing. :)

slk350

The first thing I made was an apron in Brownies. Then doll clothes, I think. In HS took 4 years of Home Ec and learned a lot there.My Mom was a "stitcher" in some factory, but only had one speed...FAST. She made shorts and kids stuff, and I do have 3 or 4 aprons she made for me when I was little.

katcincinnati

My Mother taught me to sew when I was about 6. She made all of our clothes including winter coats. I have been sewing since.

colwoods

I had done some sewing with my mother but really learned in the 7th grade home economics class. Then every year it was available I took home ec sewing classes through high school. My senior year I was the representative from my school for the McCall's Teen Fashion Board. My mother gave me a Featherweight for graduation with the table. I took the machine with me when I went to nursing school. I made clothes for myself and my friends and curtains for my dorm room. I feel sorry for young women who don't know how to sew.

marilynr

Began 4-H in 4th grade & still have my original 4-H pin, still on the card,
from the 1940's. Is this an antique?

Learned sewing in 7th grade on treadle machine. Sewed all my own
clothes & also my daughter's while she grew up. Daughter does not
like to sew, but GD can do anything, & she has been extremely involved
in 4-H in many areas. Kudos for 4-H.