Threads of Hope Belize

Joe has decided to wait a few more days before sharing his list of 

to dos and has done.

What a great week it has been!

It has been exciting to be back and see how much the girls have improved in seven months.

We are working on smaller projects for the next couple weeks and I have a few pictures.

We are working on fabric weaving projects. Sewing strips of fabric and then weaving them to make place mats, coffee mug holders or mats for the center of a table. These are projects that can sell and no one is currently making anything like this.

As you can see a variety of colors. Both sewing rooms did very well on this project. They all have become proficient at measuring, sewing and cutting. The hardest part was to decide what colors to use. I'm also very impressed that they are beginning to be creative. This is a big step for them! They are making suggestions and trying different techniques! THINKING about what they are doing not just doing what they are told.

Then there is the nursery part of our sewing classes.

We always have children in the sewing room with mom which leads to many interesting situations.

Today we had Ashley making things exciting. She can sit up but not without a prop because she still rolls. Unfortunately today she rolled and bumped her head on the concrete. Children in the sewing room is a reality so you need to learn how to deal with it. 

See pictures below...................this a good place for a child who is still top heavy. 

We were amazed at the end of the day how much stuff she was able to pull in there and hide!

I was not aware that no one in the village has what we refer to as a baby high chair. Sooooo we designed a little jacket with straps that ties Ashley to the chair so any chair is a high chair. She loves it, her mom loves it but not so sure it would meet approval for sale in the US. 

They are all so precious and we are so blessed to be considered their Aunty and Uncle. There is never a dull moment around our sewing room/nursery.

We have another little guy named Christopher who is 4 years old. He is usually with us but he is sick and had to go to the hospital in Belmopan. If you would please keep him and his mother in your prayers.