Photo Contributed by Margaret Miller
Embroidered shawls, toddler-size dresses, beaded necklaces and cushion covers were displayed for sale at the refugee women’s Love-2-Sew booth at a fall fair on Saturday, Oct. 7. The Love-2-Sew program, through which the refugee women created their products, is sponsored by the Catholic Charities women’s empowerment project.This sequined shawl is displayed by Marie Barberet, a former member of the Catholic Charities staff. She continues to volunteer for Catholic Charities and is a former Peace Corps volunteer with handicraft design and marketing experience.