Studies show that sewing help youth to develop fine motor skills, learn problem solving skills, encourages the ability to follow directions and requires patience.  Sewing continues to have a renewed interest with 4H youth in Rockcastle County.  This Fall 61 students participated in afterschool projects offered at each of the elementary schools.  During the project meeting students completed bags according to their skill levels.  17 of the students were in Unit 2 and 5students were in Unit 3.  One of the 3rd year students, Paige Cash, said this about sewing, "It has helped me to learn that, no matter how hard something is, to keep at it."

During the summertime Quilting Day Camp in July, 11 youth completed quilts.  To attend this special day camp, youth must have already participated in afterschool sewing projects.  8 of the youth made bed-sized quilts an 3 made lap sized quilts.