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Impact Report

For plan Youth Development (Chaves County)
Date October 29, 2009, 11:07 pm
For Objective Short-term Show short-term objectives
Impact Report 4-H Quilting and Sewing To keep 4-Hers improving their sewing skills in Chaves County, the home economist held once a month quilting classes. 9 youth attended 6 classes that started October and ended in March. 100 % of the youth complete their projects which were then entered in the fairs. Twenty one 4-Hers participated in Sewing I, Sewing II, Mix and Match, Sew and Go, and Senior Sewing Projects. The home economist held 3 sewing workshops in order to acquaint 4-Hers with their sewing project and requirements. Members learned the parts of the sewing machine, fabric selection and basic sewing construction. In April and May, open sewing labs are held two days a week so 4-Hers will have the opportunity to complete their sewing projects. The agent has found that this is a need in the county as most of the mothers are in the workforce, do not know how to sew or do not have the time. Twenty six (26) 4-Hers attended the workshops, open sewing labs and fifteen (15) members competed in the Fashion Revue on the county, district and state levels. By having the sewing workshops and open sewing labs, there has been an increase in those attending each year. To help 4-Hers complete their projects; the home economist also conducted a sewing kit class, and patchwork pillow class. Ten (10) 4-hers completed their projects and entered them at the county fair, ENMSF and NMSF. The life skills acquired from this project will aid them in the future. A “Mommy and Me” Cloverbud sewing class was held by the home economist. This was planned because younger siblings would accompany their older brother or sister to the open sewing labs and wanted to learn how to sew. Rourteen (14) cloverbud 4-Hers along with their mothers or an adult were in attendance and 100% of the youth completed a pillowcase that was entered at the county fair.