didn’t have time to make all the projects that we are now licensed by Jenny to teach, I have several that will make some fun projects for us in the near future! Cutwork, appliqué, shadow
embroidery, floating diamonds, tassels, linen projects, and the list just continues. Her designs and projects have an old world, Victorian flavor which are absolutely beautiful. She now has her own embroidery thread, stabilizers and even quilting software systems that we were able to use. Just watched a demo on the quilting software, I’m told we have something to play with on a dvd that was in my kit but who had time to even turn on the computer? Not me, for once! My roomie and I would drag ourselves up to the room at night and crash early! This was such a wonderful experience and I can’t wait to do some of these projects in class.
We graduated last night, receiving our diplomas and our official Jenny Haskins Accredited Instructor name badges. Even had our picture taken with Jenny, and then took a class picture with all of us!
The weather folks here were predicting thunderstorms here and it is now raining pretty good so hope it gets it all out tonight before my flight leaves tomorrow.
We also were very fortunate to have Sue Hauseman here to help us with the machines (Vikings) all week. I’ve sewn on a Viking before but their brand new machine just came out at their Viking convention 2 weeks ago so she was here to show us all how to sew and embroider on their new “Diamond” top of the line machine! Nice machine and I made a list of the features I liked on it. I’ll take that with me next month to Bernina University when we see the new Series 8 machines so I can see how they compare! Sue asked me what I sewed on when I told her a Bernina she didn’t flinch, just said “Well, if you see anything we can improve on please let me know!” She has such enthusiasm for sewing, Viking is truly fortunate to have her on their team.
I also had an email from our friend Jan in Arizona . Most likely when I get home I’ll have the design cards and cds waiting for me. She went ahead and sent them on to me, without giving me a chance to send her payment AND she didn’t even charge us any postage for shipping! Truly a sewing friend and guess she was more serious than I thought about cleaning out her sewing room!! I need to get some of that infection, ha ha!!
For those of you that come to SP for 1st Saturday I’ll have them for you.
Oh, almost forgot. The best news is that in a couple of issues of Creative Impressions our names will be listed as being a JH accredited instructor! Whooohoooo!!!
Take care everyone and have a lovely weekend.
Sewing is great therapy so give yourself a nice long treatment.
This is lovely Laura in her own garment that was photographed in issue 19 of Creative Expressions. Several of her garments are in this issue, all worn by models - they look more lovely on Laura herself!
The above pillow used ribbon loops in place of fabric in the applique design. Was very cute. Notice use and placement of the floral striped fabric also.
Good news! While at the academy was able to locate the source for Amanda to order the Jenny Haskins magazine, Creative Expressions for us. It was the sponsor for the academy,duh! So please let Amanda know that you want to be added to the list if you are interested in receiving your copy of this magazine. If you're not familiar with her work, go to her website:
http://www.jennyhaskins.com/
While at the academy I was fortunate to be able to preorder her new book, Jenny's Heritage.
Jenny told us the quilt actually started as something like 12 pillows, and then someone suggested she make it into a quilt.
