Oh, how I love sewing!

Many years ago, my grandmother, MamaTean, taught me how to sew. She was an amazing seamstress and was very meticulous with her work. Growing up she made clothes for my mom, my sister and me. She could make anything from doll clothes to curtains to slipcovers. Everything she did, she did well. I can remember being fascinated as I watched her sit down at her sewing machine and work. One night while visiting her, she made a pattern for a shirt out of newsprint for me to make my first shirt for my cabbage patch doll. I was so excited. As I got older she began tutoring me on how to sew. I made skirts, dresses, vests, and so on. She taught me well and if I did something slightly wrong I had to pick it all apart and start over. When I got married I began sewing a little again, not much, but I wanted to start again. I took up smocking and assembling the gowns I had smocked. Then I began doing little things like stuffed animals, hats, mittens, etc. When child number 2 came along I didn't sew very much until I decided I wanted to make her Easter dress. A very dear friend, church member and neighbor guided me and helped me as I had chosen the most complicated pattern available! I am not intimated at all, so I dove in. I then began making purses, skirts, pants for gifts, my daughter and myself. It is so much fun and for me it is a relaxing time. I hope to upload my projects and let you see them. I think it is good and healthy for everyone to have something that they can do by themselves to give them leisure time, use their creativity and have time to think in silence. As a minister's wife, I need an outlet that I can enjoy and just have as down time. This is my outlet-sewing. I love arts and crafts and I have my hand in a little bit of everything. Find something you enjoy and try it. Don't be scared or think you aren't creative. Dive in and have fun! Make it yours and be proud of to use the gifts and talents God has given you.