Tracy Teerink from Ben Reifel Middle School received $1,259.97 for her idea, “Sew Many Projects!”

Tracy will purchase sewing machines, bobbins, thread, needles, a tapestry loom, stick shuttles, embroidery hoops, and knitting machines that will be used by 250+ art/Art Club students. In the application, she wrote, “Eighth graders can choose to take 3D Art or Drawing & Painting. In both classes, I would like to incorporate more textile/fiber arts and mixed media designs. Projects I am interested in doing include sewing pillows, trivets, mittens, and more; 3D felt letters and sculptures; embroidery; collaborative weaving; knitting; and upcycling projects. Each art medium will be introduced with projects according to the curriculum. Students will be taught how to correctly use the tools, practice and learn the different techniques, and then create their projects. The loom will be introduced to each class period and the Art Club. We will discuss the collaborative art-making process, and students will have an opportunity to create artwork they can wear or display throughout the school.”