natalieg

that is a great thing that they are doing! I lived in farmington, albuquerque and alamogordo for yrs! at our local womens prison they do quilts similar, but no pay involved.

sharon b

Thank you for posting and showing us another side to inmates. I applaud the state for seeing the benefit to having such programs. It truly is a win-win situation . Much better then having them sit around watching tv all day :wink:

QuilterGrandma

How interesting!! I'm glad the ladies have someone like you to teach them quilting skills. I've never heard of a program like this, but it sounds like a fantastic idea. Thank you for sharing your talents.

Rosyhf

How wonderful. This is something that should be done to all inmates. Give them something to stimulate their soul. Something that gives joy and so this way they can see another side that is so wonderful.
I am sure there is a great change in these men. They are doing something beautiful and useful and I can imagine how they feel when they get the praise.

kristen0112

That is just awesome! Thanks for sharing your story with us.

AudreyB

Thanks for sharing this uplifting program. They are lucky to have you.

jljack

Congratulations on the success of this wonderful program. Work does indeed heal.

lazyquilter

It's amazing what can be done by any sex or type of person or level of training. One of the best football players that I have known, not personally, is Rosie Greer. To keep himself busy and to chill out, he started doing needle point work. And his work ended up as works of art and on display in many areas. I am quite sure there are places or prisons that no amount of kindness or help to earn the extra credit would work, but when you have the motivation to get something moving and moving well, it will grow into itself. I think it's a fantastic comcept and lookingast some of the works from these men with just a needle and thread.. well I don't think I would see my work up there looking jalf as good as several of them I saw. I applaude what you do and what you inspire. Hats off to a female warden and a bunch of men willing to earn the extra quarter and do something worth while at the same time.

Kitsie

Such wonderful work you do! Awesome responsibility, too. I'll bet the guys and society really benefit from having their work to do just like with the dog programs, etc.

Hobbyhorse1027

This is a wonderful program, allowing inmates opportunities to give back to the community.