The Austin Family and Stella's Kitties

It's not uncommon for sewists to use their machines to create gifts for friends and family. 

But 11-year-old Stella Austin of Fort Worth, Texas, loves to do it for people she doesn't even know. Watch as she explains not only what she loves about sewing -- but also how to make your own version of her kitties to donate to your local chapter of Boys & Girls Club of America.

Happy sewing from our family to yours, for this holiday season and in the New Year to come.

Make Your Own and Donate!

Follow these instructions to make your own kitty! Project Instructions

The Boys and Girls Club has 4,700 Clubs across the US and on every US military installation worldwide. The best way to find your local club is to visit their website here.

Stella, mom, dad, and siblings have made this a family tradition. They enjoy rotating the cutting, stuffing and sewing duties to make sure everyone is involved with all the steps of the project. They also make their deliveries a fun-filled event that create memories that will last a lifetime.