Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Shinglehouse Sew-Cooks

The Shinglehouse Sew Cooks 4-H club started their year off with great success by raising $301.00 for the Oswayo Memorial Library in Shinglehouse, during a bake sale. Baked goods were made by the 4-Hers and also baked and donated to the sale by the Friends Of the Library. All proceeds went to the library.


The club held it's annual awards and pizza party. Each 4-H member gave a presentation. Laura gave hers on the Monarch Butterfly. Shayla's was on the history of the sewing needle. Catie talked about her personal cookbook she created and also on weaving of threads for jewelry. Sarah showed us how to cut an apple to create an apple swan, along with how to fit a sheep ready for show at the fairs.

Sarah Fuller received awards for 8th year 4-H member, clothing and textile, sheep and rabbit medals, and Healthy Living. Sarah had created her own cookbook and her own wall hanging quilt.

Catie Kohl received awards for 7th year 4-H member, clothing and textile, and Personal Development. Catie had created her own cookbook and her own wall hanging quilt.

Shayla Wilhelm received awards for 3rd year 4-H member, clothing and textile, and forestry. Shayla had sewed a pillow, apron and wall hanging quilt.

Laura Wilhelm received awards for 2nd year 4-H member, clothing and textile, and Achievement. Laura had sewed several pillows and a wall hanging quilt.

Last year's officers were thanked for the job well done and new officers are: President - Shayla Wilhelm, Vice President - Catie Kohl, Treasurer - Sarah Fuller and Secretary - Laura Wilhelm.

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