Posts tagged palo alto sewing
Last week of January in review

We had lots of finished projects!

We wound our hand dyed yarn into balls to take home.

And we continued with projects and started new ones.  It’s always such a fun time in the studio!

Classtime Fun!

Today was such a blast in class!  Students were working on all kinds of different things!

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Weaving with pick up sticks!

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These two were...

working on cross stitch projects!

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Attaching a zipper.

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Knitting - one student is starting a scarf, the other is starting a doll.

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This student is cutting out fabric for a tiered and ruffled skirt.  She altered an existing pattern in order to make it the way she wants.

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This student is cutting fabric for a patchwork binding on a blanket.  I love that I am able to have each student make whatever they wish!!

Classes

This past week was sooo much fun!!  Our classes are off to a fantastic start!

We had letter pillows!!

Zippered bag!

And fun pillows and stuffed animals!  I can’t wait to see what this group of students will make next!

Sewing Camp

Well, I can’t believe that summer camps are done.  I have thoroughly enjoyed teaching summer camp and our campers have been fabulous!  This past week we had sewing camp and there were so many good things that were made:

Clothing!

Hairbands and scrunchies!

Lots of bags and a hanging organizer!

Letters, a mobile and a pompom!

Lots and lots of stuffies!

We had a fantastic time!  Now it’s on to our fall schedule which starts the week of August 20th.  I can’t wait to see what creative goodness is made in our classes!

Third Week Camp Highlights

We are currently entering out 5th week of camp!! I am really behind on the blogging front, but we are having a fantastic time at camp!  Here are some of the highlights from sewing camp during week three:

There were lots of tote bags made.  Each one turned out so well!

Lots and lots of pillows were made.  Some were quilted and some had embroidery on them.

Stuffed animals, pillow cases, and freeform dolls with their own set of clothes!

This sewing camp decided they wanted to weave so we set up the looms for them!!  What a fun time we had!  Lots of scarves, table runners and even a pair of wrist warmers!

Head bands and scrunchies!

And so much more!!  Our sewing camps are so much more than just sewing.  They are about exploration, friendship and fun!

Wednesday Class Fun!

Lots going on in class on Wednesday!Arm Knitted Scarf!Heart PillowHand SewingStudent created light box for design transferHeart pillowTransfer for embroidery and knittingKnittingArm KnittingSo much creative goodness going on at the studio!!

Monday’s Kid’s Sewing Class

We always have fun in class!! Here are just a few things going on...Monogramed Heart PillowPillow for Valentine's DayEveryone sewing!A perfectly sized pillowApplique pillow topApplique consultationTalking about what design to quilt on her hand bag strapI love our classes!!

Adult Sewing Today

Today was a great day in sewing for everyone!!Lined tote bag finish!Lined tote bag finishLined tote bag finishAren't these tote bags cute!!  They are also very functional and have an added bonus of teaching many of the basic sewing skills in a fun and useful way.Work on Tote bags.Working on hemming curtains and planning out a pattern.More sewingOur studio does it all!  Beginners and advanced, using patterns, drafting patterns, mending - we teach it all!

February Classes

We had our first class for adults today. I don't have any pictures, we were too busy, but we sure had a great time!! Pictures forthcoming next week! Now onto our Monday kid's classes! I have some new Valentines samples for inspiration. I hope they like them!Fabric EnvelopeHeart Applique PillowValentine CoastersHeart Zippered PouchIt's completely lined!Heart Button PillowValentine BookmarksI hope they like them!!

We're Back!

Our classes did not meet last week because of Thanksgiving break, but it was fabulous to be back creating today!Another quilt to donate!Starting a quilt.Working away!More sewing.Almost done!Weaving.Starting a new project.Ironing.Starting a crochet afghan.

Fabulous Finished Projects!

These students have been working away with such enthusiasm!!4th grader blouse.Quilted bag in process.5th grader backpack.5th grader backpack.Dog Pillowcase.4th grader jammie pants.3rd grader Cat Pillowcase.4th grader headband.5th grader headband.5th grader crochet scrunchie.5th grader completely lined book bag.

First Classes for the Fall

We had a fantastic time yesterday!!  Our fall classes started up and the enthusiasm and excitement running through the studio was like an electric current.Working on a long-term project.

Some students are finishing projects started at the end of the school year...

Starting new projects.

Other students are working on new things...

Starting new projects.

Everyone was having so much fun!

Collaborating.

I love that the students discuss their project choices and fabric choices with one another.

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Such a fun and fabulous day!