Dear Di-ary….

Question: Making Easy Sewing Crafts

Submitted by Vickie from Georgia

I learned how to sew in high school and fell in love with it. My Home Economics teacher was tough.  If you did something incorrectly she made you rip it out and do it all over again.  I hated that….but realized that was the only way I would learn.

After I was married I continued sewing - making some of my own clothing and “matching dresses” for our three daughters as they were growing up. 

I was a stay at home mom and money was tight so at least I could make them some clothes. 

Life got busy, the girls were all in school and I started to work again and finding time to sew was hard.  Our church started a new Ministry and they were looking for volunteers. They were making “Prayer Quilts” for people who were sick and wanted the gift of prayer in the form of a quilt.  My friend knew I sewed and asked if I would join.  I told her I only made 1 quilt before, in a class I took years prior, and was not really knowledgeable in making quilts.  But she said…”If you can make clothes you can make a quilt!”  I joined and quickly I fell in love with sewing again!  Ironically, I have not made any clothing for a long time…I’d rather go thrifting for that! LOL

MY SEWING TIP:  If you have a sewing machine and the desire to sew practice sewing a straight line. You’d be surprised how many things you can make if you can sew a straight line. You can make a throw pillow, place mats and yes even a quilt!  

Sewing is so relaxing to me….I concentrate on what I’m doing and forget all my problems.  The time goes by quickly and there is a great sense of accomplishment when you see that flat piece of fabric suddenly turn into something you made!  

Check out this Youtube video I found on how to make a throw pillow.   

www.youtube.com/watch?v=kx2Pmu2nrbg

She is very good with step by step instructions.  Take a look….it’s fun and easy!!!

Not as much fun as sex but I still think you’ll like it.  Post some pictures!

Of the pillow people….just the pillow!  

Editors Note: OFM does not condone any of the sex parts of the blog. Diana has gone rogue and I’m sure Dena is the blame for it.

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