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A Stitch In Time

My students need will need 50 skeins of embroidery floss (colorfast)in many colors, 10 packages of size 18 needles, 100 4 inch - 8 inches embroidery hoops, 20 rolls of aida cloth (11 and 14 count), and pattern books.

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Mrs. M. Mountain Park Elementary School
Berkeley Heights, NJ Grades 3-5

Teaching students in grades 2-5 has been a wonderful opportunity for me. I get to nurture all the students in my school. Working at the elementary level permits me to share my many interests. I always continue to learn along with my students.

As my fourth graders begin the new school year I reached out to them during their daily recess time. I invited them to come and learn how to do the art of counted cross-stitching. This activity dates back to Colonial America. Young girls were taught this skill as they learned their basic stitches to help with the sewing chores in the household. This skill also provided an opportunity for young girls to learn the alphabet and numbers, as girls were not provided the same educational opportunities as boys. As a first project, students will stitch a colonial sampler, which includes numbers, a design and the alphabet. Using 11-count aida cloth, students will select their floss, based on their favorite colors. Students will learn how to transfer the pattern from paper to cloth through counting. The hoop, which holds the fabric taunt and makes sewing easier, will also serve as the project's frame when the piece has been completed. Students will also learn how finished pieces are prepared for framing. Pieces are pressed on the wrong side. Once pressed, the finished piece is arranged in the hoop and the extra fabric is trimmed. A felt backing is glued to the back. Ribbon is tied into a bow around the sheet.

This activity provides an alternate activity, which hopefully will replace television viewing. Learning this craft provides the child with a sense of accomplishment as they begin a cross-stitch piece and they see the image take shape on the cloth. Final pieces are displayed in the school's main showcase during the month prior to Colonial Day visitation.

DMC graciously donated supplies to my school last year. As a result of their generous gift, the students stitched many pieces. They experienced the joy one has when creating and giving a piece to a special individual. Many gifts were made for their moms and dads. The students also created a quilt for a fellow student who were seriously ill. Aida squares were stitched with designs that reflected the interests of each student. The squares were then quilted together. The idea for this quilt was the result of brainstorming by many caring children.

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Mrs. M. Mountain Park Elementary School Grades 3-5 Berkeley Heights, NJ View local requests 30 students impacted 8donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Wooden Embroidery Hoops – 8" • Nasco $5.00 10 $50.00
Economy Embroidery Floss – Pkg. of 24 Skeins • Nasco $2.20 4 $8.80
Coats & Clark Embroidery Floss Assortment • Nasco $19.95 4 $79.80
Wooden Embroidery Hoops – 6" • Nasco $3.10 10 $31.00
4" Wooden Embroidery Hoops • Nasco $3.10 12 $37.20

Materials cost

$206.80

Vendor shipping charges

 $20.68

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$9.00

Total project cost

$239.58

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$52.59

Total project goal

$292.17

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Total project goal

 $292.17

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