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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.

A Returning Student

Last night, Vivian walked through the door and returned to sewing class! She has not been in sewing class for quite a while, but life is busy when you are 16. Vivian was the first of my students to make her 8th grade dance dress...and it was lovely. This time, we are making her prom dress. I am so excited!

Jennifer's Jacket

Another well done project! Again, I took the picture before the hem was finished. I just get so excited when my students complete something fabulous!

December 1, 2011

No afternoon class on December 1, 2011. I have a meeting to go to. If you are in the afternoon class and would like to come that evening, please do. The more, the merrier.

Updated Sewing Circle

There are many references to sewing circles throughout history. Women getting together to make or mend items of clothing all while sharing life experiences. Sometimes, that is how our sewing class is. It is not in a home, and we are focused on our own progress, but, there are different generations of women (sometimes a man) and we share stories of children, grandchildren, working, husbands, relationships, life, and death. We may not be with these people for a long period of time, but each one has something to offer to the other people in the group. Sure, I teach sewing, but I learn so much from all the students I teach. I hope they have the same type of experience.