Staff reporter
Better Philly's Joey Fortman visits The Handwork Studio, a needle arts and fashion studio for kids ages 4 to 16. Owner Laura Kelly explains many of the great programs that are offered. One of these programs involves having kids make colorful pillow cases for children in the hospital, benefiting the Conkerr Cancer Center. Joey Fortman also talks to a couple of students at The Handwork Studio about what they have created and how they feel about their work. For more information, please visit thehandworkstudio.com. Be sure to also visit conkerrcancer.org to learn about the free pillow case workshops to benefit children with cancer.

Better Philly is a nationally syndicated one hour show that airs weekdays at 8am on myphl17. Better Philly hails from Meredith Corporation, known for brands like Better Home and Gardens, Ladies Home Journal, More, Family Circle, Fitness, Parents and more. Each broadcast will feature local Philadelphia segments produced by myphl17 consisting of fashion shows, cooking demonstrations and "how to" pieces with local flair. Topics will range from health and beauty, fitness, style, entertainment, parenting, home trends and relationships.