Author: Teresa

Quilts, good books and dogs. Plus a cup of tea. Life is good.

Summertime Sewing

June 26, 2018

The exterior house painting is now complete!  Just like that, my summer “honey-do” list is complete!  It’s finally time to get crafty!

Extended time in my happy place is just what I need after an emotionally draining few weeks.  Too much staff turnover at the day job and too many loved ones passing away.  Funerals are not my thing. After two of them in the past month for both a close friend and a former colleague,  that’s enough of that for a while, thank you very much.

I have one t-shirt quilt left to complete and then it is sew time for me:

  1. Duvet cover for master bedroom.
  2. Assemble Lady of the Lake quilt top and send to longarm quilter.
  3. Practice “ruler work” on unfinished quilt tops that have been hanging on the rack for a while.
  4. Get back to Dog Park quilt that I meant to make for Boomer’s pet stylist, Miss Lorena.  On Friday, I learned she’d recently passed away.  For some reason, news of her passing really hit me hard. Now, I’m determined to get the quilt finished in time for the East Cobb Quilt Guild Show next year.  I will do this one entirely by myself – including the machine quilting.

This quote by Mary Anne Radmacher sums up my personal mantra exactly:

Fun Stitchy Things to Do With Your Kids & Grandkids This Summer

June 14, 2018

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That’s right!  The Row by Row Junior experience is back for 2018.  If you like to shop hop, be sure to take your mini-me along for the ride!  Your little one(s) will be able to enjoy Row by Row activities geared just for them. Go here for more details.

 

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Designed for kids and adults, this weekly downloadable sew-along-series starts at the very beginning. Week 1 covers sewing machine basics, sewing vocabulary and simple stitches. Week 2 features a really cute popsicle project that can be made in an afternoon. Be sure to visit the Janome summer camp site each Monday for a new activity.

 

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Finally, be sure to check out your local library to see what crafty activities are scheduled as part of the Summer Reading Program.  Maker Space and Crafternoon programs are very hot right now in libraries!  Best of all – most are absolutely FREE!  (Oh, and if your library has one – be sure sign up to read to the READing dog if your ‘lil stitcher is in grades 1-6).

Upcoming Sewing Classes

June 9, 2018
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June Kid’s Club Project

Kid’s Club @ Stitch N Quilt – Monthly Projects through December 2018
June – Hobo bag ($10 + supplies)
July – No meeting
August – Simple twirly skirt – pattern chosen by Sophie, Lucy and Chelsea  – ($25.00 + yardage to make skirt) EXTENDED SESSION CLASS – 3 – 3.5 hours
September – Upcycled snack bags ($15 + supplies)
October – No meeting
November – Vintage inspired turkey placemat/table decoration  ($15 + supplies)
December – Holiday tags and bags ($15 + supplies)

 

Classic Style T-Shirt Quilt Class @ Stitch N Quilt
Tuesday, June 12th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.  $30.00 fee
It’s easier than you think to turn those treasured t-shirts into something useful. Learn the basics of t-shirt prep, interfacing, block size and sashing options for grid-style t-shirt quilt. Bonus:  I will bring my steam press for you to use during class.

Private Lessons (in-studio)
Private lessons will resume in mid-August. After-school and evening times are available. Rates are $25.00/hour & up. Projects are designed with you in mind and may require an additional supply fee.