Spur Program

Sew Good Together

Learn to sew colorful cotton pillowcases for the Spur Holiday Cheer Drive, with a group at the Spur office or at your own pace at home.

What You'll Be Doing

Whether you're an experienced sewist or sew new to this, you'll learn to measure, cut, iron, pin, and sew colorful cotton pillowcases to be filled with gifts for the Spur Holiday Cheer Drive. Sew with a group at the Spur office, where you'll share skills and learn from other sewing enthusiasts, or take home a pre-pinned sewing kit with instructions to work on at your own pace in your own space.

Commitment and details

Time commitment≈2 hours
Physical demandLow
Social settingSoloMedium (5–15)Large (15+)
AvailabilityWeekday morningWeekday afternoon/evening
LocationSpur officeAt-home
Weather settingIndoor
Age fitAll agesTeens (13+)16+

Why It Matters

Each unique pillowcase you create will be filled with gifts during the Spur Holiday Cheer Drive. For many recipients who are housing insecure or experiencing poverty, they also serve as a lasting reminder of the support they have in the community when they lay their heads down each night.

When It Happens

Weekly, on alternating Mondays and Wednesdays.

Where It Happens

Spur office or at your home.

What to Bring

Nothing. We'll provide everything you need. Donations of quilting cotton are always welcome.

Get involved

Ready to lend a hand?

Two hours or less. No long-term commitment. Real impact for a neighbor near you.