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Written by Lauren Zaccaria   
Tuesday, 19 February 2008
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After learning about the Somers High School Quilt-a-thon (in New York), I guess it goes to show that you’re never too young to become a Bad Girl!

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Madison irons while Cara sews. A quilt in the making!

Thanks to some busy hands, people in need of comfort and warmth felt a little bit cozier this winter. Coordinated by Sharon Leighton and the school’s Fashion Board, the Quilt-a-thon yielded 175 lap quilts that were distributed to those in need of a little TLC.

Destinations have been as far-flung as an orphanage in Korea and towns hit hard by Hurricane Katrina. Other quilts have been distributed locally to such places as the Westchester Medical Center and My Sister's Place, a shelter for

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Cara and Jean work on their quilt top.
victims of domestic violence. Sharon Leighton, a teacher of Family and Consumer Science at Somers High School says, "All kinds of people from the community get involved in this from Brownies and grandmothers, to entire families. It's a very nurturing experience for all involved. It’s contagious…people who come once, always come back the next year."

Seniors Mindy Scattaretico and Christine Urgola were student coordinators of this year's Quilt-a-thon. According to Mindy, "It feels great when we send the quilts out." Adds Christine, "It's just a small gesture, but there is so much thought behind it."

The photos feature mother/daughter teams of

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Lauren and Madi beam with pride…a job well done!
Madison (Madi) and Lauren Zaccaria and Cara and Jean Acebal. They did a great job, didn’t they! And it looks like they had a lot of fun. This was the first attempt at quilting by Madison and Lauren. Jean is an experienced quilter so no doubt Cara has picked up some quilting skills by osmosis!

Madison and Cara, have you begun your own fabric stash yet? If so, we invite you to join us as the youngest Bad Girls.

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Lauren, Cara, Jean, and Madi show of their finished works of art!
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