World Vision Gift Catalog 2015

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GIFT CATALOG

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Attend the Global Education Conference Nov 16 - 19

The 2015 Global Education Conference kicks off on Monday, Nov. 16th. You can view the schedule at:  Session Schedule

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K12 Online Conference Oct. 19 - 30

The annual K12 Online Conference kicks off tomorrow! You can view the schedule at: http://k12onlineconference.org/2015-schedule/

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Library 2.015 Worldwide Virtual Conference is Oct. 20

The 5th annual Library 2.015 Virtual Conference will occur on Oct. 20. Visit the official site for details.

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Official Library 2.015 banner information: 

School of Information at San Jose State University & Hargadon, S. (2015). Library 2.015 Worldwide Virtual Conference. Retrieved from http://www.library20.com/2015

Attend the K12 Online Pre-Conference Keynote on Oct. 12

You can view the Oct. 12 pre-conference schedule at: http://k12onlineconference.org/2015-schedule/

FYI: You can view the schedule for the K12 Online Conference at: http://k12onlineconference.org/2015-schedule/

The K12 Online Conference will occur Oct. 19 - 30.

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K12 Online Conference Oct. 19 - 30

You can view the schedule for the upcoming K12 Online Conference at: http://k12onlineconference.org/2015-schedule/

Classroom 2.0 Live will also have a special conference preview on Saturday, Sept. 19.
http://live.classroom20.com/

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Join the Million Pillowcase Sew-a-thon Sept. 18 - 19

Join the Million Pillowcase Sewathon Sept. 18 - 19!  You can download a pillowcase pattern at this link:  All People Quilt

Thank you!

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Crafting for a Cause

Calling all crafters!  If you'd like to get involved and learn more about these special organizations, visit:

Little Dresses for Africa

Love a Child

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Global Collaboration Day is Sept. 17

Here's an excerpt from the official Web site:

Global Collaboration Day is a 24-hour online event taking place on September 17, 2015,  wherever you are located in the world.  Students, teachers, and organizations are encouraged to host an virtual activity that will connect people on this day.
 

By registering these activities on this site, others can join in and experience global collaboration.  In turn,  we hope that this day will raise greater awareness of the need for connecting classrooms and education organizations around the world. Empowering student and teachers to create authentic, meaningful experiences will deepen learning and improve educational outcomes for all children. Our hope is that this event will build greater understanding of the possibilities of global education! (Global Collaboration Day, 2015)

 

Read more at:  Global Collaboration Day  

 

~3D Twinz 

Summer 2015 Sewing Project Update

We are still making progress on the Sani-Panti Project for the Little Dresses for Africa organization.  Last weekend, we began to sew some neat zippered pouches.  (Thanks to WhitneySews for her wonderful You Tube Tutorial!)

Zippered Bag Tutorial:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRPBoSQ7z4U

Whitney's Twitter handle:  @WhitneySews

Great Resources for Getting Started with Cloth Pads:
1.   Sani-Panti Sewing Instructions on the Little Dresses for Africa Web site

2.  DonatePads.org  At this site, click on the "Sewing Pads" section to view sewing patterns and a hand drawn instruction sheet for cloth pad use and care.

3. EcoMenses

4.  ClothPadShop.com: Understanding Fabrics


You Tube Videos for Sewing Cloth Pads:  
Amanda Webster:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tR4CfO-cUWU
Bucket-O-Sunshine:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjUndNUnDfA

Smiling,

~3D Twinz

Twitter handle:  @3DTwinz

Hats, Dresses, & Baby Shoes Projects Completed!

On Monday, we were able to get our latest projects in the mail.  The crocheted caps went to Knit for Kids.  The baby shoes and pillow case dresses went to Love a Child, and the small dresses went to Little Dresses for Africa.

Calling all crafters!  If you'd like to get involved and learn more about these special organizations, visit:

Knit for kids

Little Dresses for Africa

Love a Child

~3D Twinz

2015 Clothing Drive

We wrapped last week with 3 clothing donations going to the local children's shelter, the Love a Child organization, and to Tender Loving Care Ministries.

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Library 2.015 Spring Summit April 30

Register for this upcoming online summit: http://www.library20.com/spring2015





 

Cloth Pads Project Update

What an adventure it has been learning about the various fabrics and sewing techniques!  Our cloth pad kits will include undergarments and personal care supplies.
 

Great Resources for Getting Started:
1.   Sani-Panti Sewing Instructions on the Little Dresses for Africa Web site

2.  DonatePads.org  At this site, click on the "Sewing Pads" section to view sewing patterns and a hand drawn instruction sheet for cloth pad use and care.

3. EcoMenses

4.  ClothPadShop.com: Understanding Fabrics
 
You Tube Videos for Sewing Cloth Pads:  
Amanda Webster:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tR4CfO-cUWU
Bucket-O-Sunshine:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjUndNUnDfA


Smiling,

~3D Twinz

Update for Baby Shoes Project 2015

A quick update:  Our Baby Shoes Project is coming along nicely.  So far, 20+ pairs have been sewn.  We will most likely start shipping donations in May.

Smiling,

~3DTwinz

Mission Possible Project

Sandra's Sew in Peace blog mentioned the Mission Possible cloth pad project, and we had to help!  Our first donation of 10 sewn cloth pads was mailed off last week. 

If you would like to participate, you can view more information at:  http://sewinpeace.blogspot.com/2013/08/feminine-cloth-pad-tutorial.html

Smiling,

~3DTwinz

Student Technology Conference January 31

For Details, Go To:  http://studenttechnologyconference.com/

Update for our Little Dresses for Africa Santi-Panti Project

Our progress is coming along quite nicely.

FYI:  Great Resources for Getting Started:
1.   Sani-Panti Sewing Instructions on the Little Dresses for Africa Web site

2.  DonatePads.org  At this site, click on the "Sewing Pads" section to view sewing patterns and a hand drawn instruction sheet for cloth pad use and care.

3. EcoMenses

4.  ClothPadShop.com: Understanding Fabrics


You Tube Videos for Sewing Cloth Pads:  
Amanda Webster:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tR4CfO-cUWU
Bucket-O-Sunshine:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjUndNUnDfA

Smiling,

~3D Twinz