Success Stories By MajorProgram FY2025Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
Quilty Pleasures Stitches up Many Layers of Success for Quilters
Author: Angie York
Major Program: Apparel and Textiles (Non-Master Clothing Volunteer)
Describe the Issue or Situation.Quilting offers numerous health benefits, backed by research in various studies related to mental and physical well-being. A 2018 study published in the Journal of Public Health found that engaging in creative activities, like quilting, can reduce stress and anxiety by promoting mindfulness and a sense of accomplishment. The repetitive hand movements involved in quilting also provide a calming effect, similar to meditation. In terms of cognitive health, quilting r
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4-H Sewing Workshop
Author: Angelia Swihart
Major Program: Apparel and Textiles (Non-Master Clothing Volunteer)
Sewing is a skill not usually taught in homes today. But there are several benefits to sewing; it can improve hand eye coordination, improve critical thinking skills, serves as a creative outlet and can improve mental health as well as relieve anxiety. Students feel accomplished when completing projects which build confidence and self-worth. The audience for 4-H sewing were students aged 9-12, there were 6 students that participated over a span of 5 weeks, making three 4-H sewing pr
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Teaching Sewists to give a "Scrap" about the environment.
Author: Angie York
Major Program: Apparel and Textiles (Non-Master Clothing Volunteer)
Describe the Issue or Situation.Keeping textile and fabric waste out of landfills is crucial for environmental sustainability. Textiles make up a significant portion of solid waste, with the U.S. alone discarding approximately 11 million tons of clothing and textiles annually. Fabrics, especially synthetic fibers like polyester, can take hundreds of years to decompose, releasing harmful chemicals and microplastics into the environment during the process. Additionally, the textile industry is one
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Adult Beginner Sewing Program
Author: Joni Phelps
Major Program: Apparel and Textiles (Non-Master Clothing Volunteer)
Many adults in the local community expressed interest in learning sewing, a valuable skill that can enhance creativity, promote sustainability, and provide practical benefits such as mending clothing or creating home decor. However, many were deterred by a lack of knowledge, access to resources, or confidence in their abilities. Recognizing this gap, community leaders and educators saw the potential for a structured program to address these issues and support adult learners in mastering sewing s
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Sewing Basics
Author: Katelyn Squires
Major Program: Apparel and Textiles (Non-Master Clothing Volunteer)
Sewing has become more popular throughout the past year. As a result of this popularity, Green County FCS was asked to teach a sewing basics program to anyone that had an interest in sewing, growing their sewing skills, or even just a place for sewers to gather and complete projects together. Seven ladies attended this program; they participated in learning about the various parts of a sewing machine and what they do, practiced their stitches on various practice sheets with different shapes, and
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4-H Beginners' Sewing Class
Author: Cathy Sparks
Major Program: Apparel and Textiles (Non-Master Clothing Volunteer)
Describe the Issue or Situation.Magoffin County Schools has eliminated the sewing classes in our local high school. As a result, there are no opportunities for young people in the county to learn the skills needed to sew their own clothing or home decor items. There is always interest by young people and adults to learn these important life skills. Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).The Beginners' Sewing class for youth 4th-6th grad
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Sewing Project with FCS high school classes Spring 2025
Author: Hazel Jackson
Major Program: Apparel and Textiles (Non-Master Clothing Volunteer)
The Rockcastle County Family & Consumer Sciences classes at Rockcastle County HIgh School have grown in popularity with students in the last 5 years. Introduction to Family and Consumer Sciences has grown from one session to 3 this school year. The course explores all areas of Family and Consumer Sciences. The high school FCS teacher and the FCS extension agent have partnered the last 3 years to allow each students to learn basic sewing skills while cons
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Sewing Skills for Seniors and Youth
Author: Ronda Rex
Major Program: Apparel and Textiles (Non-Master Clothing Volunteer)
According to the University of Florida Extension, “the benefits of Learning How to Sew are:being able to mend clothes means saving money,learning to sew will give you something to be proud of,learning to sew will also improve your ability to work through a process and deliver a product, and probably, though, the best reason to learn to sew is that it will increase your ability to draw on the creativity that lies within you.” According to the Ohio State University Elementary
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Hands-on Skill Building Sewing Skills
Author: Deborah Shepherd
Major Program: Apparel and Textiles (Non-Master Clothing Volunteer)
Describe the Issue or Situation.Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).Provide the Number and Description(s) of Participants/Target Audience.Provide a Statement of Outcomes or Program Impact. Please note that the outcomes statement must use evaluation data to describe the change(s) that occurred in individuals, groups, families, businesses, or in the community because of the program/outreach.
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Laundry Refresh
Author: Delaney Eubanks
Major Program: Apparel and Textiles (Non-Master Clothing Volunteer)
Laundry is a necessary task, however, most people (68%) dread completing it. Many laundry misconceptions and mistakes cycle through without being caught. FCS Agent Delaney Eubanks taught a Laundry Refresh program as a part of a Lunch & Learn series. From participant evaluations, 100% of participants improved understanding for laundry additives, understanding of the efficient use of washers and dryers, said the information provided was practical, and that it was a very educational program, an
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Stitch by Stitch: Taylor County Extension Builds Skills and Connections Through Adult Beginner Sewing
Author: Kimberly Thomas
Major Program: Apparel and Textiles (Non-Master Clothing Volunteer)
In Taylor County, many adults expressed a desire to learn practical, hands-on skills that could support self-sufficiency, creativity, and even potential income generation. Sewing was identified as a priority area, especially for beginners who had little to no experience using a sewing machine. In response, the Taylor County Family and Consumer Science Agent, Kimberly Thomas worked with a local Sewing Instructor and Taylor County Homemaker, Christie Goodhue to developed and delivered an Adult Beg
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Needlework Seminar
Author: Lora Davidson
Major Program: Apparel and Textiles (Non-Master Clothing Volunteer)
In 2024 a needs assessment conducted by the University of Kentucky revealed that many people across our state and counties are looking for ways to improve their mental health and over wellbeing. To address the need, the Wilderness Trail Area Family and Consumer Science Agents from 8 counties (Bell, Clay, Harlan, Jackson, Knox, Laurel, Rockcastle and Whitley) hosted a needlepoint seminar to offer activities to elevate daily stress and outlets to express themselves. Leaders and Agents taught class
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