14 sewing lessons.

While I was out with a couple of my newest girl friends a few weekends ago, they brought up the fact that they read my blog.  This may seem a little strange, but I don't talk about the fact that I sew or have a blog with most of the people I see in my everyday life.  In fact, I almost never bring it up unless someone specifically asks me about it.  It's not that I'm embarrassed of what people will think of it (I'm not even sure most of the people who live here even know what a blog is) but I just feel awkward talking about myself and my blog to people who aren't actually interested.  If someone is interested, however, I will proceed to talk a person's ear off about sewing and blogging!  Which is what happened on this night.  The girls mentioned that they enjoy reading my blog and that they would love to learn how to sew someday.  I have been dreaming of starting some sort of sewing classes in my area as I have heard this from several other people as well, so what could be better than starting with two of my friends?

We had our first lesson last night and it was a huge success!  I had so much fun teaching them the basics of cutting fabric, using a sewing machine, figuring out seam allowances, pressing seams, etc., and we even finished our first project...weighted pincushions.

Jackie made this really fun aqua, chartreuse and gray cushion

and Kate made this super cute pink, chartreuse, and dark gray one.

Aren't they adorable?  It was so much fun watching them sort through my scraps, come up with a design, choose their fabrics, and sew these together.

I think it's safe to say we'll be have more sewing classes in the very near future.  We're already talking about what we'll make next!  Thanks Jackie and Kate for being my guinea pigs!  :)  If anyone else happens to live in the UP/Northern WI area that would be interested in lessons, please send me an email!