My grandmother was also into crafts and sewing. She made all her Christmas ornaments and crocheted also. When she had to go into the nursing home 7 yrs ago I asked for her sewing machine and I knew I would get all her ornaments (I was the only granddaughter-yes I was spoiled by her!). Her machine is a Kenmore that is probably older than me but it's great machine.
The machine stayed in the laundry room at our house never being touched until we moved 2 yrs ago into a larger home. There was the perfect spot for it in my bedroom. So about a yr and a half ago I started making my daughter some clothes. The first was a tshirt dress. Then I began venturing out to things a little more difficult. Here is a pic of my first tshirt dress. Isn't she cute !!!!
I found out on April 15th of this year that we were able to get private insurance for our family at a great price. That was what I working for so I got to quit my job of 8 yrs. I loved my job but wanted to be home so bad. I then learned how to knit. The lovely ladies at Knit Unto Others taught me how to knit and I caught on quick. I carry something with me all the time so I can work on it if I'm just sitting. I started a sweater last week and had to start over yesterday....I think I finally got the hang of knit/purl/knit/purl.
One other thing I wanted to learn how to do was quilt. My son loves his Night Night (the quilt my Granny made us for our wedding) so the tradition will continue. I joined the local Quilter's Guild this fall. Yes I'm the youngest but who better to learn from than the professionals! Right now they are working on a quilt that chances will be sold on to make $$ for the Guild. Can't wait to post pictures of it.
Here is a picture of my sewing space...It's the corner of my bedroom and the bed...yes I use my bed! (And yes that is a golf bag in the corner...I need to sew up a pocket so we can put it in the yard sale)
So now, I have my little sewing business and love it! That's my story...what's yours?
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My mom gave me her sewing machine for Christmas. I'm excited to learn how to sew. I hope I can do it. I want to make some of those cute clothes that you make. I'm crossing my fingers!!
Lovely space you have.. I had a wonderful ec teacher too..
Regards
Diana
http://djstoreroom.blogspot.com
Oh my...I didn't even look at your machine tonight. My mom gave me hers after she got her new one for Christmas and it is a 6 stitch Kenmore that is very similar to yours. And yes...she has had it for as long as I can remember.
Hi just wanted you to know I nominated you for an award. Come pick it up when you get the chance. Keep being creative.
Kathy
Ok so, I see that someone else has already nominated you! Oh well. I nominated you for a kreavtiv Blogger award. If you visit my site
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take care!
~shawna
That is such a wonderful sewing story. It was great to get to know you better and more about your sewing. Best wishes for your future!
You are nominated for a Kreativ Blogger, see my site for details.
Just like you,my grandmother and mother were avid crafters.I however didn't pick it up til I was around 22 or 23.
I started out slow and by the time I was 27/28,I was full into everything!lol
What does that mean?
It means a garage FULL of plastic tubs full of lots of supplies I rarely touch.
These days,I have specific crafts I prefer to do,sewing,clay,jewelry.
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