we celebrated

 We celebrated Valentine's day on Sunday instead of Monday. Trevor had a mock trial scrimmage in Atlanta, and even though Piper and I were sick, we met him for dinner. The weather has been so nice in Georgia lately... I hope it doesn't get cold again.


My sewing class is going SO well! I have a really great group of women, and everyone is super excited to see their end product. The first class we covered sewing basics and practiced the stitches of our machine, as well as a pivot. The second class we made a simple pillow using a pillow form, closing the opening with a slip stitch. Next class we will cover hemming, and then after that we will discuss basic alterations. The final few classes will involved making a simple skirt and completing a pattern. It has been so fun and fulfilling to pass on my love for sewing. Did you know that I basically started sewing in 2006? Yah. I mean my mom sewed clothes for us growing up, and I would steal her machine to alter my clothes as a teenager, but I didn't really start sewing until I moved to Oregon. My friend Chelsi had an etsy business and basically welcomed me into the world of sewing. I got my first machine for Christmas that year. I started sewing clothing for myself out of necessity, and it has grown into a major part of my life. Such a gift.


I bought some AMAZING fabric to make new bags with for the spring markets. I will post a couple in etsy, but most of them will go to markets and some will go to shops in town. Can't wait to share pictures with you.


As far as the spring and summer is shaping up, I am thankful to have some great opportunities, and I am happy to say that I'll be super busy. I am shooting a baby shower on February 26th. I'll be meeting the other artists who sell at Community on the 26th as well, and then we'll together meet a group of UGA PR students to talk to them about what we do.  My sewing class will continue to meet every Tuesday night until March 22nd (except one, March 17th). I'll be selling at Crafty Feast in my old stompin ground, Columbia, SC, on April 16th.  I haven't yet officially received an acceptance letter, but I think I will be selling at the local craft market here in town on May 7. Piper turns two on May 29th!! I have a wedding on June 25th (hi Bonne!) which will be so beautiful. My friend Amanda Kay is getting married in September, and I have the honor of making her bridesmaid's dresses (four) and shooting the wedding! Super exciting. AND the second annual Indie Craft Parade will be held the second weekend of September again... being accepted to that market changed everything for me, and I can't wait to sell there again. It kind of sounds like alot when I type it all out. 


How is it that Piper and I are STILL SICK and have been struggling for a couple of weeks now? I think we are getting better. I really will be glad for things to return to normal. My shoot on Saturday went so well, and I am really excited about the results. I will have to share some of the images soon :)


love to you all, and talk soon
xo
paige