Sewing in Ethiopia

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10-11-2011, 01:51 AM

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k3n

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Looks like maybe they're sewing mosquito nets - saving lives quite literally.

10-11-2011, 02:16 AM

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Rainy Day

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Thanks for the memories. My husband worked at a hospital in Ethiopia, in Addis Abbaba.
This is the place, and some information about how Australian quilters and knitters are helping out:
http://www.hamlinfistula.org.au/howtohelp.html

10-11-2011, 02:16 AM

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10-11-2011, 03:59 AM

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Just-Lee

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Awesome! Thanks for sharing with us :)

10-11-2011, 04:13 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Maia B

My husband is from North Africa, and men sew, as tailors and home decorators. Folks who have laptops, iPhones, and fancy appliances still use treadles. Singer, Pfaff, and Juki are the respected brands there. Next time I go, I plan to take a modern Pfaff that can be converted to a treadle. I'm asking my hubby to make the electrical in the house we are building safe for my modern machines.

Maia, that is so interesting! I had to laugh at using the modern communications, and still using treadles. So you are building a home in Africa. That is nice. Hope it turns out just perfect for you! I thought the white fabric in the picture was amazing since it seems dirty, and has animals running around it. A beautiful picture!