2013 and soon 2014!

I taught so many sewing classes in 2013!  It was an amazing year.  My Intro classes at Sew to Speak were my favorite.  I love the enthusiasm that new sewists have.  The second runner up was my open forum type classes at my house.  Sometimes they were hectic, sometimes they were silly and laid back...but I always enjoyed seeing people trying new techniques and helping demonstrate as best I could. 

My 2014 will be pretty busy too but in a much different way.  I am going back to school!  Yes, I will be a college student once again.  I want my masters in Education so I can be a teacher.  I am not sure what to expect since it's been 20 years since I have taken college level classes...ACK!!!!

I will still teach 2-3 classes a month at Sew to Speak...just Intro for now.  If time permits, I will add a few home classes once I get into the swing of school.  Private lessons can still be scheduled upon request and as time permits as well. 

I am really excited for 2014!  Bring it on...

 

O-H!

Bring on the new year...

Christmas was lovely and not quite over for us yet (hello inlaws, Christmas part 2) and I am excited to embrace the new year.  Welcome 2011! 
I also have been perusing some new blogs and drooling over some new fabric lines coming out.  I saw this one at Market and I cannot wait until April.  Sherbet Pips by Aneela Hoey (Moda).  I especially like her reds and grays together...good for us buckeye fans.  Can't you just see a little girl's skirt made with some of these? 

Come on school start already...so I can start some sewing :)

My Best Seller - Hooded Towels

Ok...so I love the Buckeyes and I actually look for OSU items when I go to craft shows. I like to see what other people come up with. There are some that are plain cheesy...but some that are darn cute...it really depends on the crafter/artist and their abilities.

It seems that my OSU hooded towels for kids are one of the favorites this year. They are super cute with a big block O on the back and the hood resembles the helmets with stripes and all. I love making them until recently. I have made 20 towels in the past few weeks and I still have 12 to go with orders to still fulfill. Yikes! I am not complaining mind you...just wanting to sew something new. I love the orders, just tired of red and black thread and finding enough gray towels. Note to self...stock up for next year and sew in advance!! We live and learn.

The hooded towels are so practical (any variety really) because they are made from a large sized bath towel (usually 30" by 54") and it will fit kids for a long time. I started using them with my son around 6 months because he was ginormous and his legs were hanging out the little thin towels that you get from the baby stores. Necessity is the mother of invention.... not that hooded towels were my invention (far from it). But I needed something bigger and wanted something cute so I made a frog towel first, which is still a favorite of mine. He still uses this towel and he is 4 1/2 now. So it has lasted for sure! So in my opinion, if you don't know what to buy and are looking for a baby gift... get a hooded towel. People get some serious usage out of them and they are really practical. Plus, I never got any for a shower gift...they are sometimes overlooked because all the other stuff is so much cuter.

Tis the Season....

Well, it's upon us.... craft fairs, art shows and all kinds of events for selling. I am really excited about the first one that I have this season. It is at the North Market - uber cool locale anyway - and it is called Artisan Sundays. It happens the first Sunday of the month from May thru October. I am participating May 4 and would love to see you - stop by and say hi! I was reluctant to sign up for the whole season... but I am excited for the May 4 date. I am sure it will be a huge hit!
Check out the North Market website for details.


There is an event in Westerville associated with Gallery 202 and it is Think Pink ...The Pink Flamingo Festival. It is May 18 and is held in downtown Westerville. I have not done this event before but have heard positive feedback...and downtown Westerville so quaint, it's worth the stop. It should be a great event - come on down!

July 27 - the Powell Antique and Street Fair. This is a great event and is held on the streets of downtown Powell. This area is so cute... lots of antique shops, restaurants and great boutiques to browse. Vendors bring tents and sell right there along the main strip. Very fun and a great crowd. Let's hope for a sunny day!!

I am busy sewing away so I have plenty of stock available for all of these great events. Lots of hooded towels...it is pool and beach time! I look forward to showing off my new OSU gear I have created too. I hope to see some familiar faces so please stop by and check out Baby Gee's!

Thanks for reading!