With the closing of Joann Fabrics, I wanted to share some resources for fabric and patterns for anyone that anticipates having difficulty finding materials for their project.  Walmart and Hobby Lobby have a small inventory of fabric in their stores.  Yoder Department Store in Shipshewana does sell fabric and patterns as well, although it seems to be … Continue reading Sewing Project Members

The Sewing Workshop scheduled for April 5 is cancelled. Our next workshop will be June 9th at the Valparaiso Meeting Room B from 9:00 am-1:00 pm.  This workshop is to come and work on your project.  Any stage of work and any level of experience is welcome.  You can get help cutting out your pattern … Continue reading Attention- Sewing Workshops

Leather project will have two workshops on Saturday, May 3rd. A Beginner Leather workshop will be held 9:00-11:30 am and Intermediate/ Advanced will be held from 12:30-2:30 pm. The workshops will be held in the 4-H Building at the Porter County Fairgrounds. *NOTE*: Hazardous Waste Collection will be on the Fairgrounds, which means lines of … Continue reading Leather Workshops

Spring is around the corner!  Time to clean closets. If you have plastic interlocking bricks (Lego type) that are just taking up space and you no longer want them, please donate to the 4-H Lego project.  We wash and bag them and give them to members in the project. If you have Lego Robotics, please donate … Continue reading Legos Needed

A Fashion Career Workshop will be given by Briana Harper and Jada Jenkins on March 1.  Briana is a ten year sewing member and has pursued a degree/career in fashion.  Come and learn about fashion as a career option as she and her friend, Jada,  share their experience and expertise from 1-2 at the Valparaiso Public Library … Continue reading Fashion Career Workshop

A Fashion Career Workshop will be given by Briana Harper and Jada Jenkins on March 1.  Briana is a ten year sewing member and has pursued a degree/career in fashion.  Come and learn about fashion as a career option as she and her friend, Jada,  share their experience and expertise from 1-2 at the Valparaiso Public Library … Continue reading Upcoming Sewing Project Workshops