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First Post! Why Sew?

5/31/2011

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Since I retired from my regular job, I have enjoyed being relatively inactive. When people asked  what I was doing, I said, "I'm  retired" (period). But a few months ago, my dh asked, "If you could do anything you wanted, what would you do?" I replied, that I liked what I was doing. Did I mention that a few months before my retirement he and I got married?  I considered my being a blessing to him as my main assignment and still do. But that's another story.
His question kept coming to mind, and I was reminded that years ago I had really wanted to teach kids to sew but because of my other employment it wasn't possible.  Why not do it now? It really fit with who I was... I liked to sew and I had been a teacher. So beginning last March, on the advice of my daughter, and with the help of her friend, I sent out a notice to a list of homeschool parents. In short order I had four students - my limit for one class- and they have been a delight.
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arlene
6/4/2011 12:35:35 pm

congratulations mom!!

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Teresa link
6/4/2011 01:05:29 pm

Hi Aunt Ev...I took home-ec in Highschool and what a disaster the sewing segment was for me! I had neither the accuracy nor the patience required! Needless to say, I am so thankful my mom sews and over the years she has sewn many a button, hemmed many pants, and mended many holes. Sadly, I will not be able to pass the skill on to my kids, I just say, "Be good to your Grandmother."

:)

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Ev link
6/4/2011 11:23:20 pm

Teresa I took Home Ec too. I think the projects were too difficult and there were too many students per teacher. Your kids can take a sewing class if they are interested at some point.

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Doris link
6/11/2011 10:07:26 am

Way to go Ev! What a great idea! I love it! maybe I will start sewing again when I retire!

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