4-H youth ages 8 and up are invited to learn beginning sewing skills while constructing a pillow at the Pillow Party sewing workshop on Saturday, Jan. 17, 9 a.m. until about noon at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln.
No registration fee. Must register by Monday, Jan. 5 by contacting Kristin at 402‑441‑7180 or kristin.geisert@unl.edu. This early 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 FLANNEL fabrics) and matching thread. Pillow forms will be provided. A few office sewing machines are available for use upon request. Parents/adults are needed to attend to help their 4‑H’er(s).