Stitches of Love

The Soul of Back To School

Stitches-of-Love is often referred to as the heart and soul of Back-to-School. Our roots go back 40 years ago when a single seamstress decided to sew back to school clothes for the migrant farm workers children. We think she would be pleased to know that we are now 200 strong and sew year long for thousands of our valley’s neediest children.

Our volunteers sew at home and come together once a month for Open Houses and Workshops held at our sewing center in the BTS office located at 6610 N. 47th Avenue, between Maryland and Glendale Avenues. The sewing center stocks lots of new fabric, notions, yarn and current patterns for our volunteers. This is where we go to pick up supplies and drop off finished items. At our Open Houses we share ideas, enjoy refreshments and always learn something new! It’s fun to meet fellow volunteers and see what others are making.

Our seamstresses also have a tradition of creating one-of-a-kind items for our annual silent auction. These handmade items are among the favorites each year and may include: theme baskets, hostess gifts, baby items, quilts, throws, Christmas or Thanksgiving wreaths/decor, ceramic Christmas trees, Halloween costumes, etc.