Originally Posted by pab58

As a teacher I thank you for what you are doing!! It is such an important thing. It instills confidence in these children and gives them a chance to reach out to the community. Do they ever get the chance to go with you when you donate the projects? I'm sure they would find that so satisfying and would inspire them to do even more!

One of the classes I taught for about 3 years at a small private school made a variety of items for charity. We called the calss "Service Projects." It was an elective. The last year I taught the class my students (three girls -- one was there only one day each week) made 200 small quilts that were donated to pregnancy centers, nursing homes, etc. No, I didn't make a typo. They really did make 200 quilts!!! They set themselves a goal of 200 for the year. They simply cut out two panels of fabric, sandwiched them together, stitched around the edges leaving an opening, and then turned them right side out. They would spend one or two days simply cutting out the quilts. They had quite the little assembly line going! Lots of babies, toddlers and seniors received those quilts, and I'm sure they really appreciated them. The girls felt so honored to be able to make them.

Keep up the good work! Your students are amazing! :thumbup:

Originally Posted by Bobbielinks

Wonderful!! This is the best news I have read today. Thank you for all the time you are spending with these children. May you be blessed as the children will be blessed. And is that a Crucifix on the wall? I wish we were allowed to hang one in our schools.

Originally Posted by quiltbugs

It's so good to see some sewing being done in a school! I think that's something that has gone by the wayside, which is really sad.

And now their moms will be able be to say, "Do it yourself!" when the kid needs a button sewn on or a seam repaired. :O) It's a win/win situation. :O)