ConKerr volunteers recently had a blast at the first Ronald McDonald House sewing event!
When she browsed a variety of pillowcase kits Destiny immediately knew she wanted to sew a Dora pillowcase. Amy was entertained by Destiny's lively personality while she helped her make the Dora pillowcase. Destiny was very thoughtful. She made a couple pillowcases for her Ronald McDonald House friends who weren't able to join the fun.
Gabriel sewed a Cars pillowcase and then found plenty of ways to entertain himself and us!
He loved to put the pillowcase over his head. (Yes, we watched him very closely!) We also saw him scooting around the house using the pillowcase to carry his toys. This little guy had a lot of energy!
What a little Sweetie!
Tuesday nights are craft nights at the Ronald McDonald House. Little did we know we would have such great help - therapy dogs! Sandwiched between two therapy dogs, Wendy helped Karee Jo sew her first pillowcase. Karee Jo loves craft nights! Gopher, the dog on the left, sits with Karee Jo each night she works on her crafts. Karee Jo was the Pillowcase Queen! She made several cases, as well as picked out cases from pillowcases made and donated by Minnesota volunteers. She very carefully picked out the fabric to fit the personalities of her friends and family members.
Below, MacKenzie displayed the beautiful pink and green pillowcase she made. MacKenzie was taking a break from studying. And, yes, that's Karee Jo working on another pillowcase, on another sewing machine, with another volunteer, Christina! Standing in the back are University of Minnesota students who volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House, (from left to right) Mary Kate, Hannah, and Alex.
We hope to see Mary Kate, Hannah, and Alex making pillowcases for ConKerr Cancer soon!
We hope to sew at the Ronald McDonald House again soon. Thanks to Amy, Wendy, Christina, Becky, and Meri for volunteering. And, a special thanks to Amy for organizing the event!
