Was a 4-H program helpful to you growing up?
10-29-2011, 06:25 PM
#102
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Oh my gosh. I lived in a small town and then moved to our family farm when grandfather couldn't take care of it any more. Everything I know about sewing, I learned in 4-H. It was a wonderful program. I sewed, canned, cooked and redecorated my bedroom through 4-H. I took sewing in school and did a little in Girl Scouts, but 4-H taught sewing in a practical way. I hated making bound buttonholes, but have since had to do some. Clothes didn't have to look perfect on the inside as long as the item was well made, fit correctly and was beautiful on the outside. I used to win ribbons at our local fair. I juct can't say enough good things about 4-H. I'm sorry it is in danger of budget cuts.
10-29-2011, 06:40 PM
#104
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Originally Posted by sammy89
I have a stupid probably ? what is 4 - H I am german so please understand
10-29-2011, 06:46 PM
#105
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Location: Tampa Bay Area, Florida
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Yep, sewing, cooking, knitting & gardening. Grew up on a farm so I did all that, but you often listen better to other adults so was taught by my mom, Grandma,leaders, neighbors and all the church ladies. So many valuable lessons and wonderful memories.
10-29-2011, 06:50 PM
#106
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Originally Posted by MamaBear61
Originally Posted by Charming
I feel like i am in lala land at the moment :-( what is 4-H??????????
The club's motto is;
I pledge my Head to clearer thinking,
My Heart to greater loyalty,
My Hands to larger service,
And my Health to better living,
for my Club, my Community and my Country
4-H (Head, Heart, Health and Hands)
10-29-2011, 07:33 PM
#108
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My entire family (9 kids) were all in 4-H from the first day we were old enough. I learned my sewing and almost any craft you could think of gardening, was in Jr. leaders, ect. Was so glad Mom put us all in there. We learned alot about meeting, working consesion stands ect. I could go on forever about 4-H.
10-29-2011, 07:43 PM
#110
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I feel like a 4-Her tonight making those last minute touches on projects the night before Entry Day at the County Fair. For a 4-H fundraiser starting tomorrow I have to have finished
1. Silent Auction items picked up--check
2. Silent Auction Bid sheets Printed--check
3. Button on Needle case--check
4. Bindings on 3 little quilts to HS--
5. Final coat of black paint on wooden bench--
6. Festive trim for candle holder wire hangers--
Better get these done, good night here!
1. Silent Auction items picked up--check
2. Silent Auction Bid sheets Printed--check
3. Button on Needle case--check
4. Bindings on 3 little quilts to HS--
5. Final coat of black paint on wooden bench--
6. Festive trim for candle holder wire hangers--
Better get these done, good night here!
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