4‑H youth ages 8 & up are invited to learn beginning sewing skills while constructing a pillow at the 4‑H Pillow Party sewing workshop on Saturday, Jan. 25, 9 a.m. until about noon at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Extension Associate Kristin Geisert will present the workshop with the help of 4‑H volunteer Kath Conroy. No cost to attend. Must register by Thursday, Jan. 9 by contacting Kristin Geisert at 402-441-7180 or kristin.geisert@unl.edu. This early registration date is needed to order pillow forms.
Bring your sewing machine, basic sewing equipment (scissors, pins, measuring tape), etc. Also bring 3/4 yard each of 2 coordinating/contrasting woven fabrics, pre-washed, 100% cotton (NO PLAIDS, NO KNITS, NO FLANNELS) and matching thread. Pillow forms will be provided. Make sure your machine is in good working order. A few office sewing machines are available for use upon request. Parents/adults are needed to attend to help their 4-H’er(s).