Block of the Month

Author: Glenna Wooten

Major Program: Master Clothing Volunteer

The Master Clothing Volunteer in Perry County teaches a sewing construction program each month at the University of Kentucky Perry County Cooperative Extension Service to anyone interested in learning to accurately cut fabrics, sew accurate seams, and construct a quilt block.  Each month a different quilt block is taught which gives participants a chance to perfect their sewing skills.  Another county clothing volunteer shares information on sewing/quilting related tools which could ma

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Master Clothing Volunteer

Author: Crystal Osborne

Major Program: Master Clothing Volunteer

In today’s technologically advanced society, basic life skills such as sewing has become a lost art.  “Sewing is a discipline that helps develop self-esteem, confidence, focus, patience, fine motor skills, problem solving, process thinking and visualization.  Additionally, sewing encourages creative ability (The Creative Art of Sewing; www.NorthJersey.com; September 13, 2012).”  The Owsley County Cooperative Extension Service, through the dedication of an Extensi

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Beginners learn to sew

Author: Nola Janeen Tramble

Major Program: Master Clothing Volunteer

Homemaker with her completed skirtSituation“Sewing is a discipline that helps develop self-esteem, confidence, focus, patience, fine motor skills, problem solving, process thinking and visualization.  Additionally, sewing encourages creative ability (The Creative Art of Sewing; www.NorthJersey.com; September 13, 2012).”  Studies indicate that sewing is not only a productive hobby and life skill, it can reduce stress and increase an individual’s feeling of self-wo

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Master Clothing Volunteers - Sharing Sewing Success

Author: Sheila Fawbush

Major Program: Master Clothing Volunteer

Studies indicate that sewing is not only a productive hobby and life skill, it can reduce stress and increase an individual’s feeling of self-worth. The Shelby County Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Agent and Jefferson County 4-H Agent served as the Cooperative Extension Service’s Louisville Area Master Clothing Volunteer (MCV) Contact and Assistant Contact Agents. The FCS Agent coordinated the Louisville Area Master Clothing Volunteers (MCVs) statewide training attendance and ass

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Master Clothing Volunteers - Sharing Sewing Success

Author: Sheila Fawbush

Major Program: Master Clothing Volunteer

Studies indicate that sewing is not only a productive hobby and life skill, it can reduce stress and increase an individual’s feeling of self-worth. The Shelby County Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Agent and Jefferson County 4-H Agent served as the Cooperative Extension Service’s Louisville Area Master Clothing Volunteer (MCV) Contact and Assistant Contact Agents. The FCS Agent coordinated the Louisville Area Master Clothing Volunteers (MCVs) statewide training attendance and ass

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Master Volunteer in Clothing Construction Program

Author: Mary Hixson

Major Program: Master Clothing Volunteer

Many studies have shown that sewing is not only a productive life skill and hobby, but that it can be a stress reliever and can increase a person’s feeling of self worth. A study found that spending 45 minutes making art or being creative helps boost someone’s confidence and ability to complete tasks. (Drexel University, Drexel News Blog, 9/16/16)  Sewing is a skill that can be creative and more than a hobby. The Woodford County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent and the Garrard

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Master Clothing Volunteers - Sharing Sewing Success

Author: Kelly Smith

Major Program: Master Clothing Volunteer

Studies indicate that sewing is not only a productive hobby and life skill, it can reduce stress and increase an individual’s feeling of self-worth. The Shelby County Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Agent and Jefferson County 4-H Agent served as the Cooperative Extension Service’s Louisville Area Master Clothing Volunteer (MCV) Contact and Assistant Contact Agents. The FCS and 4-H Agent coordinated the Louisville Area Master Clothing Volunteers (MCVs) statewide training attendance

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Master Clothing Volunteers

Author: M. Elizabeth Coots

Major Program: Master Clothing Volunteer

Many studies have shown that sewing is not only a productive life skill and hobby, but that it can be a stress reliever and can increase a person’s feeling of self worth. The Woodford County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent and the Garrard County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent work together as the coordinators of the Fort Harrod Area Master Clothing Volunteer program. Currently there are five Master Clothing Volunteers (MCV) in the area who share their skills with others. Each v

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