I can make that!

How many times have you been in a clothing or housewares shop and said "I know I could make that if I knew how to sew."  Well you know what? you can.  If you know how to sew, you can make that pillow you want in just the right shade of blue and actually hem the pants you never wear because they have always been a little too long.

Sewing can be therapeutic, like so many crafts, it's a way to keep your hands busy, feel good about making something yourself and have fun, which is really the most important thing. Sewing wasn't my first choice of craft or hobby Punch Needle was.  I had a very dramatic experience in my early  20's and this was one of the ways I coped with a stressful season of my life.  But when I think back schools offered creative outlets for student.  Our art, gym, home-economics classes met weekly just about everyday thru out the year.  In addition to this, my mother taught us how to crochet, sew, macrame.  I encourage you to try a craft, take a class and make some time to create something beautiful for yourself or to gift someone.   

The below link is an article about:  Tough times help fuel the surge of interest in sewing. 

http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20111227/FEAT/312279985/1011/FEAT?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social_media&utm_content=news_123011&utm_campaign=Simplicity_FB

Did you get a new Sewing Machine for Christmas?

  Or, have you had a sewing machine tucked away in a corner waiting to be used? 

And you don't know where to start. 

Maybe you need to sign up for a sewing class. 

We have a lot of fun while learning. 

The 2012 Class Schedule is posted.

I hope all of you had a wonderful Merry Christmas!  My family and I had a very Merry Christmas this year.  I didn't get to make as many gifts as I originally planned this year.  But I did a lot of browsing and some spending on Etsy.com.

Did anyone get a new Sewing Machine for Christmas? Please Comment what Santa brought you.

I am almost finished with the Schedule for the 2012 First Quarter Sewing Classes.   Please check back for the schedule. 

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Stressful Day

In what ways do you find relaxation during a stressful day?  During this time of year, I get very busy at work and filling orders.  Besides sewing and crafting for relaxation.  When I go to Etsy.com the main page usually has  color themed items.  I find the color combinations very soothing.  Plus it's amazing how talented and creative people are.  Etsy.com has given artist a fabulous avenue to express themselves and showcase there items.  Take a look one day. 

Holiday

It's time to get crafting those special handmade gifts. Thanksgiving and Christmas is around the corner. There is wonderful things you can sew for a Thank you gift when invited to someones house for Thanksgiving or just for that special person in your life.

If you don't know how to sew, join us on Saturday, November 12, 2011 for a Beginner Sewing Class at Hobby Lobby 10am - 2pm. Don't forget to go the Registration page and register for class.

Thanks
Courtenay

Fall Classes

October Classes!

It's been a long relaxing, busy summer. The kids are situated in school.
The summer Farmer's Market is over for me. During the summer
it seemed like the fever for sewing had cooled. I was going to no longer
teach sewing, but it seems the fire has been re lite. So, Here we are again!

Please select the Tab for Classes for a description
Select Tab for Registration to Register for the Beginner Class

As always if you have any questions please call me at 678-372-8717

thanks

News

Hello,

I am so excited about the response for Sewing Classes this year. Each month I will be adding a new and different class. In the month of April, the new class is Skirt Class. Please continue to let me know what you are interested in sewing. This information helps me plan future classes.

Please go to my Facebook page and Like me. Have you seen my new look at my etsy store?
Hopefully, this weekend I will have added new merchandise I've been working on.

Also, check back this week I will be posting a give away. It is worth the wait.

Thanks so much
Courtenay

And the winner is…

And the winner is…


Look what I won from Sew News Magazine!
This was an added treat since it was my Birthday!

Sewing Classes

We're already into February! This year is off to a busy start. I have just posted all of the classes I can think of, or have time to teach for the Month of February and March. Hopefully, there is one or more classes perfect for you.

What Class do you take after you take the Beginner Class? Well, there is the Lounge Pants Class for Adults and a New Lounge Pants Class for Children. If you don't want to take the Adult Lounge Pants Class, why not try the 1 hour Pants Class. Create your own Elastic/Drawstring Casual Pants.

In addition to these classes, there are various Project Classes to take; Pillow Class, Tote or Purse Class and more. I'm always open to Class suggestions. I will try to keep a 2 month in advance class listing.

As always Thanks
Courtenay