American Sewing Guild Community Sewing Day

Saturday, January 15th, 2011, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Presbyterian Church of the Master, 10710 Corby Circle, Omaha NE  68134

Bring joy to a seriously ill child with a huggable turtle pillow!  This 2011 American Sewing Guild National charity project for Paul Newman’s Painted Turtle Camp will be the featured item for our sewing day.  The Omaha chapter also sews hats, pillowcases, scarves, comfort pillows and turbans for local patients served by the American Cancer Society and ConKerr Cancer.  Patterns, samples and instruction for these projects will be available.  Sewing skills are not necessary as we need help with cutting and pressing.  The Sewing Day will include a free lunch for all sewers and helpers. Students can earn community service hours, too.  Bring basic sewing supplies and a sewing machine, if available.  We appreciate donations of cotton or flannel fabrics.  Come see what a little fabric, a little thread and a whole lot of love can do to make someone’s day special!

For more information, contact:  Beverly Lau at 402-659-6751 or beejlau@huntel.net

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The Painted Turtle Camp is the 6th addition to the Paul Newman family of Hole in the Wall Camps for seriously ill children. It is the only multi-disease camp and family care center of its kind on the West Coast. Through educational, therapeutic, safe and just plain fun summer camp and year-round programs, The Painted Turtle Camp provides a life-changing experience to children whose daily struggles often diminish their desire and their ability to lead a rich, productive life.