Sewing Class

Not sewing related, but the boys came down this morning, dressed like this saying, "We're best buddies!" and I pray that they always are.

Tonight we had our first sewing class!

These are all girls that go to our little church!

Aveline, Lilly, Alison, Maddie, Alison and Aline

It seemed like a desire to learn to sew kept coming up in conversations between the girls.  The mom's would agree that they would like to do something and I finally decided it was time to make it happen.  Maddie's mom found this wonderful teacher and we've committed to Monday night sewing class for the next 2 months.

I don't think I could have dreamed up a more perfect situation.  The teacher homeschooled her kids and is now homeschooling her grandkids.  She's been sewing since she was 8 and has taught it for most of her adult life.  Tonight, she helped each of the girls become familiar with their machine and make a pin cushion.  She was great with the girls and was not even phased by the extra little boys and dog running around the house (we tried to keep them outside, but there was still some commotion).

3 other moms stayed and helped.  They took turns prepping food (we had dinner after class) and wrangling the boys and helping girls with sewing needs.  I'm pretty sure I would not have survived without them!

Alison was a little bored while the other girls set up their machines but was pretty proud that everyone called hers the "fancy" machine.  She's already claimed tomorrow "sewing day" and is ready to make 10,000 more pin cushions.  Anyone need a pin cushion?

After class, I had another one of those moments that it just made me happy to see our house full of friends.  Kids were sharing dinner and running around the backyard and the moms were all in the kitchen chatting.
Perk of having a greyhound: kids are entertained by just watching her run.