Valentine's Pennie Pockets

Last year I made these pennie pockets to use on my Valentine's table setting. I used them as a silverware holder. This year, I brought them to my friend's house for the table setting. The men planned and made us dinner. How about that.

class cancelled

Evening class on Feb 9th is cancelled. Sorry for the late notice

Maggie's Organizer

This is a first project of one of my young students. Maggie is 10. Can't wait to see what she does next.

We should be sewing

I keep checking the weather forecast and I think both sewing classes on Thursday, Jan12 will be good to go. If it is icy or snow covered in your area, stay safe and make up the class later.

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Last night I made the easiest table runner ever! I had three gold place mats from the dollar store. I made 4 button holes and put ribbon through to attach the place mats. Done! I originally wanted black ribbon, but I was out so bluish-silver it was, for now.


I was so excited, I made another with two black place mats and white ribbon. I even took pictures before I pressed them.

Other variations are more buttonholes with more bows, or buttons would look good. I will be visiting the dollar store with those ideas in mind.

I also finished a lap quilt that needed binding. The quilt has been folded for at least 2 years, but now it is on my couch. Productive night!

Sewing during holiday break

I did not sew as much as I would have liked. Of course, that is my mantra everyday. If I could sew everyday, on a project I am totally excited about, my life would be complete. But that will not happen yet. (Once I finish my dissertation, sewing more is on the list of post-dissertation goals.)

I did get some things done:

I have new curtains in our bedroom and they look great. My friend, Brenda, went crazy when she saw them...and I was not even showing off.

I also had some Christmas fabric lying around, so I made a table runner and 6 place mats. Next year, they will be part of the decor. As you can see from the picture, they are reversible.

I have a few more things planned. I will keep you posted.

Week of Christmas

No classes on December 29th. We do have classes up until that date, including December 22nd.