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| 2067 - Apparel and Textiles (Non-Master Clothing Volunteer) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2067.1) | 0 |
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) | 60 |
Number of individuals who participated in a sewing related program (not led by a Master Clothing Volunteer) |
Author: Brenda Cockerham
Major Program: Apparel and Textiles (Non-Master Clothing Volunteer)
Quilting has routinely taken place here in Johnson County for the past 50 years. A group called the Johnson County Piecemakers have served in leadership roles teaching others for just as long. They have hosted quilt shows and activities consistently each year. After covid, sewing and quilting has a rejuvenated interest. At first 11 people who sew that are in or affiliated with the Johnson county Homemakers worked together to make over 500 facemasks. The FCS agent, recognized the need for positiv
