At 90, She Still Sews Daily—And Her Hand-Stitched Dogs Are Helping Sick Children Heal

Margie Conlin once sewed wedding gowns, now she spends her days crafting cuddly dogs that bring comfort to children facing life-threatening illnesses—and she’s stitched more than 300 so far! Here, she shares her story with Woman’s World.

M argie Conlin’s friend, Sue, unrolled a Christmas tree skirt and smiled. “I thought you could use it to make a bear.”

Margie ran a hand along the soft furry fabric. But it was gray, not brown. “The color’s not right for a teddy bear,” she said, “but I could use it to make a plushie dog.”…

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