Focusing On Life 52 weeks~ Week 12~ Observe The Curve

 

Much like a roadmap,

a sewing pattern is a guide,

full of twists and turns and curves,

stop signs and markers and directions

taking you on a journey.

 

A little confusing at the start perhaps,

even overwhelming at times

but if you trust in the process,

and in the mapmaker's skills,

have a little faith,

you will end up right where you need to be.

 

This past weekend, I was lucky to attend The Sewing and Quilt Expo in Lakeland with my Mom.

I have been inspired to do a little more sewing ever since going to the ACC show in Baltimore a few weeks ago with my friend Bette.

 

At that show I fell in love with several handmade garments, gorgeous tunics and jackets that were unfortunatley WAY out of my price range.

When I saw the sewing expo advertized I jumped on the chance to go and I was not disappointed, as a matter of fact, I wish I had found out about it sooner as they offered many classes over the course of 4 days,  a good number of them in garment construction.

I may try to get to the one in Baltimore when it comes there and pick up a few classes  if I can get away.

 

I was able to pick up several designer patterns and some wonderful fabrics that I don't usually see in the average fabric shop.

I opened one of the patterns and immediately saw the answer to this week's prompt.

I have also wanted to use the posterization affect on a photo and the graphic nature of this photo lent itself perfectly to that.

 

Observe the rest of the curves over at The Sudio Sublime.

The Connecting Threads

Yesterday marked the start of what I hope will be a long relationship with sewing by my granddaughter.

2 weeks ago we ventured to Hobby Lobby where we purchased several fabrics to go along with patterns we had purchased previously.

Little bites when they are this young ( 2 months shy of 6)

One trip to pick out patterns, one trip to pick out fabrics and then another day to actually sew.

Too much at once and they get overwhelmed and lose interest.

She had the most fun picking out and handing me the pearlized pins first picking favorite colors and then making repeating patterns . I taught her that the strawberry was for sharpening the pins, so I now have VERY sharp pins thankyouverymuch!

She sat on my lap as we sewed, her little hand guiding the fabric under the presser foot.

After the first seam was stitched she beamed and said "that's so cool!" (the seed is planted!)

When the top of the dress was completed she giggled.

When it started to look like this, I think she lost heart for a few brief moments, preferring to hand me pins again and collect them back from me as I removed them to sew.

As soon as it was completed she had to try it on and then we went to show everyone.

My daughter said she wore it to school today and I can't wait to hear how it went.

Pattern, fabrics and notions - approx. $20.

2 hour project - 3 1/2 hours

"I love you Nanny" hugs , a memory made and that sense of accomplishment on the precious face you see here- Priceless!