The Apple bed

Introducing "The Apple Bed"!
Invented it accidentally. I sat down after my last class to have a little something to eat and sat my apple on my hand warmer. Then it hit me!  If the dog can have a dog bed and the cat can use a cat bed, why not prevent bruising with an "Apple Bed"!  Handmade locally not sure about the apple?

Pick practical practice projects

I highly suggest when practicing you pick practical projects that you will use.
Like warm fuzzy fleece pajama pants. In 7 steps you can make pj's in time for bed.

Promise yourself

As I've said, "it takes courage to sew". 

When you decide to sew, you will inevitably show your work to others. 

If that first response to your finished piece isn't met with a hip hip hurray, promise yourself you'll keep sewing anyway! They haven't realized that you've poured your soul into that piece.

 It will take them time to understand sewing and what it can do.

Wait until you can hem their jeans. 

Then you'll get some worthy praise!

The all purpose Goodie bags

I seam to be fixated on an assortment of goody bags and their many many maker options.
Ya got yur quick bags yur satin bags, yur drawstring bags, yur ribbon tied and my favorite the cotton lined satin, double channel grosgrain ribbon tie bag.
That's a mouth full.
Anyway,  the plan is to make a variety and share them as thank yous and make them as gift packs.

Blankets for beginers

More blankets ideas to share.
Once you get started the ideas start to flow like am avalanche.  One blanket design builds on another. Before you know it boom!💥
You're in a blanket freenzy.

What Color is October!

Never really thought about it but for me, October brings to mind three colors. Black, Orange and Purple.  What colors come to your mind when you think of October. Even in April when I think forward to October in my minds eye I think of Black, Orange and Purple.  October is the only month you can get away with wearing these 3 colors together and no one notices.

Sew, let's focus on the colors of October and what projects we can practice on this month.

A part of coming up with ideas starts with what colors you will choose. Problem solved!
Your challenge this month, should you choose to accept it, must  have at least 2 of this months color options.  

Now, go sew something!

Classic Goodie bags for Beginners

This is a good practice project. After your third bag, you will have worked out all the kinks in your sewing technique.
It's not just a goodie bag it's a drawstring goodie bag!
-make them for the holidays filed with cookies and treats.

Share them with the neighbors, co-workers, teachers or the person that drops off your mail.

-Sew they will feel special-

Comment or connect with me and I'll send you the pattern and instructions for this one.