Sew Generously to host Sew-A-Thon to benefit Mutual Ground Aug. 21-22

Sew Generously in St. Charles will host its annual Sew-A-Thon from 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, to 7 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, to benefit the Mutual Ground, a women and children's shelter in Aurora.

Quilts made during the event will be provided to women and children in need.

The event will take place at Sew Generously, a Bernina dealer, 3341 W. Main St. in St. Charles. The fundraiser is held in conjunction with Bernina of America, a manufacturer of sewing, embroidery and quilting machines. For more information, call (630) 444-1504 or stop by the store.

Attendees must bring their own sewing machines, accessories such as scissors and thread and a dish to share with others attending the event.

Sew Generously will give a prize away each hour worth more than $50 and will provide breakfast from Panera at 6 a.m. to all quilters.

For more information about the event, visit www.sewgenerously.net/2015/08/sew-a-thon-august-21-22/.

For more information on the dealer, visit www.sewgenerously.net or on Facebook.

Mutual Ground is a safe place where people can come together to break the cycle of domestic violence and sexual abuse. The organization provides domestic violence, sexual abuse and abusive relationship information and offers prevention, intervention and ongoing support through donations and programs. For more information about Mutual Ground, visit www.mutualground.org. Or follow them www.facebook.com/mutualground.