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Sewing for Babies helps clothe area tots
- Erin Andersen
- Mar 1, 2013
- Mar 1, 2013
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Kathryn Murtaugh of Lincoln sews a baby shirt while volunteering for Sewing for Babies. The group gathers every Tuesday at a suite at the Lincoln Trade Center.
- MATT RYERSON/Lincoln Journal Star

Volunteers Sharon Brandt of Pleasant Dale (from right) and Margaret Albers and Connie Babcock, both of Lincoln, sew bibs and clothing for Sewing for Babies, a 14-year-old charitable organization.
- MATT RYERSON/Lincoln Journal Star
Karen Luebke of Bennet (right) and Betty Hodtwalker of Walton use a tool to affix snaps onto baby clothing while volunteering for the Sewing for Babies.
- MATT RYERSON/Lincoln Journal Star
Ruby Lancaster of Plattsmouth shows off one of the many diaper bags that she made at home and donated to Sewing for Babies.
- MATT RYERSON/Lincoln Journal Star
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On a sunny Tuesday afternoon that promises spring is on its way, nine women gather in an unleased office in the Lincoln Trade Center.
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Reach Erin Andersen at 402-473-7217 or eandersen@journalstar.com.
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Kathryn Murtaugh of Lincoln sews a baby shirt while volunteering for Sewing for Babies. The group gathers every Tuesday at a suite at the Lincoln Trade Center.
- MATT RYERSON/Lincoln Journal Star
Volunteers Sharon Brandt of Pleasant Dale (from right) and Margaret Albers and Connie Babcock, both of Lincoln, sew bibs and clothing for Sewing for Babies, a 14-year-old charitable organization.
- MATT RYERSON/Lincoln Journal Star
Karen Luebke of Bennet (right) and Betty Hodtwalker of Walton use a tool to affix snaps onto baby clothing while volunteering for the Sewing for Babies.
- MATT RYERSON/Lincoln Journal Star
Ruby Lancaster of Plattsmouth shows off one of the many diaper bags that she made at home and donated to Sewing for Babies.
- MATT RYERSON/Lincoln Journal Star
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