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Originally Posted by Dianne Lenore
Although I learned to sew from my grandmother, the first projects I made were in the 4-H club. Two other members of our small club are also quilters now. I wonder if others began this way.
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 |
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?
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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.
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Originally Posted by Owllady
Yes. we were told to always pull a thread to make sure the grain was straight. If not we had to pull it straight before cutting.
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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.
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Originally Posted by NancyG
I learned to sew in 4-H. I loved it. We had a "dress review" once a year where we could model what we made and we were judged and we got ribbons i.e. blue, red, white. I think I started with an apron and then progressed on to full 3 piece outfits. So much fun, and a skill/hobby that has lasted me a lifetime.
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. :) |
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.
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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.
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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.
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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. |
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