The Sew for Women Sew-In was a great success. A lot of people came by to help or donate materials. Amy Lawrence from IPE generously donated lots of fruit, snacks, and tea which were greatly appreciated by those who participated. The sew-in atmosphere was very enjoyable with food, coffee, and conversation swirling alongside constant cutting, pinning, sewing, and snipping. The several kids who came along had a great time tumbling around together around the work. Overall it was a great time for people to meet and get to know each other over a good cause.
Those who were unable to come to the sew-in have offered their generous help in other ways, some contributing materials and others contributing time. Altogether we need to make 15 large bags, 15 oil cloth bags, 45 liners and 135 inserts. We are far from finished but plugging along at a very nice speed, collecting volunteers as we go along. We have even recruited some of the employees of the fabric stores we have been frequenting!
I would very much like to hold another sew-in this month to give the project one more nice hearty boost. It's a very busy time for us and organizing another sew-in may be a scheduling nightmare but I hope to have these kits ready to send off by mid-May. If you are interested in participating in this project we can use your help! Please contact us at RootsUpRockford@gmail.com
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