The Sherman County Saving Nines 4H Sewing Club constructed the Emma Jean Smith 4H Memorial Quilt this year, using much of the fabric that Lowell Smith donated to the sewing club. Each student made two quilt blocks to create the quilt! They are thrilled that Lowell donated so much fabric and sewing supplies that Emma Jean had in her home. Emma Jean would be very proud to see her fabric and the skills she taught being handed down to yet another generation of sewers. A special THANK YOU and recognition to Lowell Smith for his generosity! THANK YOU also to Lisa Shafer – Lisa’s in Stitches for donating the batting, backing, and quilting of the quilt.

If you would like to buy tickets, they are $5 each or 5 for $20. You can contact Kara Lanthorn at klanthorn@gmail.com or call or text her at 541-993-3012 to purchase tickets. Please also look for the club at the local farmers markets in Grass Valley on July 13 and August 10, as well as at the fair on August 21 – 24. Funds from the quilt raffle will go to purchasing more supplies for the sewing club.

This year the club has 19 members, 8 of whom are first-year sewers. They have worked on potholders, table runners, candy zipper pouches, elastic waistband pants and skirts, blouses, make-up caddies, tote bags, quilts, dress pants, and dress skirts. The students will all have at least one wearable item at the fair and many will also have a non-wearable item.

They are very grateful for the generous funds the James Weir Memorial Fund provided to our club for purchasing 10 new sewing machines, a serger, a quilting machine, and many sewing supplies. They would not be able to do all of this teaching and learning without the use of these amazing new machines. They have saved so much time, not having to fix machines at all times.