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That's right! Happy Sewing Machine Day. I didn't know until today that the first sewing machines were made in France in the 1830's and were made to help with clothing production. It wasn't until 1846, that the sewing machine was were patented in the U.S. Prior to it's creation, clothes items were sewn together by hand...stitch by stitch.
Much like quilting, it all started out by hand. Today, quilters are not just using sewing machines, but they are using specially built longarm machines to make amazing quilts, like this one sent to Hopes & Dreams by Barbara Hutton of Carolina Shor, North Carolina.
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| Quilt made and donated to Hopes & Dreams by Barbara Hutton of Carolina Shor, NC using the Eureka Pattern by Jackie Robinson. |
This Friday the 13th has also brought many good conversations. From Grand Sponsors like Dragon Threads calling to say they want to keep supporting the Hopes & Dreams Quilt Challenge for ALS by continuing to give $1,000 in prizes for the challenge, to a call from Nancy Rosenberger in New York. You don't necessarily see Nancy, but you know her work. Nancy in the purchasing agent for Missouri Star Quilt Company. Yep - the one where you see Jenny Doan "workin' it" in hundreds of videos teaching you step by step how to make quilt blocks - like this Update on Easy Pinwheels.
Well, Nancy heard about Hopes & Dreams and wants to be a part of the great work you are doing. For Nancy, ALS has hit home too many times. Her husbands mother, a dear friends in the textile industry - Doug Jenkins - and one of her neighbors have all passed from ALS. This weekend, she's helping with the Westchester Walk to Defeat ALS.
If you live in the White Plains, Valhalla, Milwood, Chappaque and Westchester areas, consider taking a Walk to Defeat ALS - click here to learn more.
And if a walk is not possible - rev up the sewing machine and enjoy some creative bliss!
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| Your grateful Hopes & Dreams Coordinator |
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