This week we’re joined by Jenny Huff, a math teacher at Artesia High School in Lakewood, CA. She learned needlepoint basics from her mother-in-law while spending hours in a hospital while her husband was sick. Her students learned of her stitching hobby, got interested in learning how to stitch, then wanted to start a club. The club exploded and now has 70+ members, male and female, and meets for lunch three days a week. In the club’s three-year life, Jenny’s efforts have exposed hundreds of students
to stitching, giving them an outlet from the stresses of high-school life. This week we learn about the club, how it operates, and the differences it has made for students. Part of the club’s success has been the generosity of stitchers throughout the needlework community, primarily the folks at Mari Pat’s Needlework Shop in Long Beach, CA. We hope you enjoy our conversation with Jenny Huff.–Christine and Gary
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Here are some links:
- Needlepoint Millennials is the Facebook page for the club members
- Artesia HS Needlepoint Club on Instagram
- Mari Pat’s Needlework Shop Facebook page
We hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Jenny Huff. We’re always looking for guests, so let us know if there is someone you’d like us to have on the show.–Gary and Christine
This was such an uplifting program! I found myself telling Jenny’s story to the lady who was helping me at my LNS, yesterday. She, too, was excited about the students’ enthusiasm for needlepoint. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if similar programs spread to other high schools around the country? It would be a benefit to both the new stitchers and the needlework industry.
Thea Dueck of “The Victoria Sampler” would be someone interesting to have on your show. She is a fabulous designer and teacher, and is a lovely person. I met her when I attended one of her amazing needlework retreats in Victoria, British Columbia.
I look forward to your shows each week. Thank you so much for working so hard to make each one entertaining and informative.
Shirley Crockett
Shirley,
Thanks for listening. Glad you enjoyed it. It’s really great to learn of efforts such as this that expose young people to the needle arts.
Gary
Thanks for the suggestion. We’ll put Thea on the list.
Gary