Bullitt County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021





2067 - Apparel and Textiles (Non-Master Clothing Volunteer)
2067.1) 357

Number of individuals who reported increased levels of understanding in the areas of: clothing care, clothing repair (sewing on a button)

2067.2) 0

Number of individuals who reported intent to change the way they care for clothing (laundry, repair)

2067.3) 110

Number of individuals who participated in a sewing related program (not led by a Master Clothing Volunteer)



Success Stories

Online Needlework classes stitch through the pandemic!

Author: Ruth Chowning

Major Program: Apparel and Textiles (Non-Master Clothing Volunteer)

With the Kentucky “Healthy At Home” initiative during this pandemic, the Extension Agent of Bullitt County partnered with the Extension Agent of Garrard County to offer an online Needlework class over the 8 months of the pandemic in 2020. With the resurgence of heritage skills, Needlework can be a way to learn new skills of the mind, heart and hands.  Handwork develops focus and concentration. It encourages following a process in order to complete a project. It enhance

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"Its Sew Fine" Sewing Expo continues to impact over a decade later

Author: Ruth Chowning

Major Program: Apparel and Textiles (Non-Master Clothing Volunteer)

Sewing and handwork can bring great satisfaction to someone who makes a project. When very little cost is associated with a project and personal creativity a part of the process, the level of personal satisfaction and fulfillment is found to be greater.  Pin Weaving is a low cost, personally creative method of using the heritage skill of weaving. The "It's So Fine for Home and Family" Sewing Expo committee brought Shirley Adams to Kentucky to be the featured speaker on Cl

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