"Decide What To Be and Go Be it" - Avett Brothers

My new favorite quote.

A few years ago I bought two basic Janome sewing machines with an idea of using them to teach or hold open workshops during the summer.   I'm not sure which I like more, teaching or opening my sewing room up to someone who knows how to sew but doesn't have a machine and just needs a space to create.



Last night, a sweet high school
senior called asking if she could use my machine.  She was working on a Christmas present for her sister and just needed to finish it up.   She walked in with a bag of filler and her fabric cut and stenciled... she was ready!

With just a few how to's on the workings of the machine,  I left her to do what she needed to do. It was great having someone use the room as their workshop.  I was there to help when she had a question and was able to show her a few tricks to help the project come together a little easier.

I'm so glad you came by Merritt! You did a fabulous job!