We have started a sewing/quilting group at our church with a group of lovely Persian ladies from Iran (mainly 'boat' people) and a quilting friend has donated a sewing machine and loads of fabrics.

As well as teaching them some skills it is a great opportunity to help them learn more about our culture and improve their English ............. which reminds me once again of the differences in English speaking countries - Australia, Britain and USA. Australia seems to have a mixture of both so its even more confusing for them

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