Men quilting in prison

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09-07-2021, 03:44 AM

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Homespun

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Location: McLoud, OK

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I am a volunteer at the Mabel Bassett C C in McLoud, OK. It is for women. They have a quilting program.

09-07-2021, 04:52 PM

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Rff1010

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Originally Posted by WMUTeach

Rehab happens in so many different ways. Like seeing our men folk who need skills and a way to be creative find one way through fabric an a sewing machine. We know it is a forever skill that can lead to a better life out side the walls of a correctional facility. .

QUOTEI didn't need rehab and I've never been to prison, but for me the appeal of CREATING is what drives me to continue . Sounds like some of the inmates have caught the same bug. (Yes, I have totally woken up in the middle of the night thinking about a project)

09-10-2021, 05:26 AM

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juliasb

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Location: Waterford Michigan

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Quilting therapy in reality! This may be a specialized group in a difficult environment but it works! I hope they take on a charity project for another groups after all the foster kids in Texas County get theirs.

09-10-2021, 06:41 PM

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froggyinNewMexco

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There was indeed a quilting program at the GEO Prison in Hobbs, NM. That was several years ago. My understanding is that it stopped when a new warden arrived on the scene.