teaching...

i got the job...

knowing that i like to be busy and that i am constantly working on something new will not surprise any of you. so when the opportunity arose for me to add to my ever growing resume, of course i took it. in addition to working freelance designing costumes, alterations, my etsy, craft shows and my semi stable part time job, i will be teaching sewing classes at Joann Fabrics in Mt. Juliet. its close to home, its my community, it's kids... what more can i ask for- right?

Joann's in Providence Shopping Center has classes for all ages and interests. they also do a open house every couple of months for those interested to meet the instructors and see the projects offered
 the next open house will be December 1st from 1-3pm.
here is the link for anyone interested ...
Joann Class Home Page
Kids Studio Classes
class flyer's

for now i am the teen and kids sewing instructor.
the teen classes will feature things like pjs, jackets, purses, and even some home interior projects.
the kids studio classes (8 and up) will teach kids how to make jackets, pillows, blankets, pjs, and book bags.
no matter what age group, these are great projects to teach kids independent sewing both by hand and machine. in each age group there are classes at different levels from beginners to advanced level. and each class is geared to teach a specific skill.
if you cant tell already, i am super excited. i love to sew. and when you love something you want everyone to love it too.
since the class schedule changes every 2 months i will update regularly on the projects and whats coming up.
This could be a great Christmas present, after school project, or even a productive winter break babysitter!!! -mommy and daddy movie date anyone???

for Dec. i will be teaching the following 3 classes...

Headtime Story: Kids Sewing 101. $35- one 3-hr session
pillow case, contrasting fabrics. teaches sewing machine basics, simple construction
Wed, December 19th.  2-5pm

Frosty Friends Fleece Blanket: Kids Sewing 102. $35- one 3-hr session
fleece blanket, hand sewing and embroidery
Thurs, December 20th. 2-5pm

Just My Style Bolero Jacket: Kids Sewing 301. $45 two 2-hr sessions
kids jacket. using pattern, adding trim
Sat, December 29th 10am-12pm
Sat, January 5th 10am-12pm

and remember i will be at Joann Fabrics in Providence December 1st from 1-3pm to show you the December projects!!!
don't those sound fun!! cant wait, hope to see you soon.

Last Chance Santa

since i figure i made a promise in my last blog.

i intend to keep it. not only am i back but i am bringing word of my next craft show.

if you've heard of Christmas village, you will love this. Last Chance Santa in Gallatin, Tn has all the perks of Christmas crafters, minus the pushing and rudeness!

 

i personally am sooooo excited about this show. and its only 9 days away!!!
free to admission, entertainment, food, shopping, door prizes, goodie bags, pictures with Santa....
the list goes on and on!
my favorite part about great, well put together shows like this one, is all the vendors. i will have the pleasure of meeting a ton of new people as well as seeing some of my new friends I met while participating in the Junk n the Trunk show in October.

this event has been sponsored by Sweet Tea & Shopping's Julia Proctor. and though we have not met in person, YET!!, she has done an amazing job thus far. i can not imagine the time, and energy it takes to put on an event of this size. give her a round of applause everyone. of course the only way to thank you is come shop, hint hint everyone!

Last Chance Santa will be held at the Depot Square Event Center in Gallatin, Tn.
on December 7th & 8th.
amoung the 50+ vendors will be
( of course Ella Dee and Stuff)

Cindi Renee Design

 

 

Seams Sew Wright

 

 

Just My Art by Amanda Baugher

 

 

Creative Carmella

 

 

and of course pictures with Santa by Chapman's Photography

 

 

now as these are only a smell few of the vendors, but to see any more you will have to visit

Sweet Tea and Shopping or come see us all at Last Chance Santa!!

 

until then HAPPY CRAFTING! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



learning never ends...

learning never ends...

that sounds pretty accurate.

 i learn everyday. we all do. we learn about each other, ourselves, my husband's preferred way to load the dishwasher... the learning (big and small) is endless.

i have learned a great many things since my last post. i learned that doing business with friends, is awkward. doing craft shows in your small town, while fun, is not always a good use of time- if only you could pays bills with new friends right?! and i also learned that sometimes the best advise comes from the most unlikely people.

for those of you know know we, you know i dream big, sometimes bigger than i should. and you know i am a planner. but the problem with that is i spend 75% of my time planning. the bigger the dream, the more complicated the plan. sounds smart right, the old rule measure twice, cut once. the problem with that is i over complicate the plan to the point that i have no time left for execution.

new goal, call it new years resolution that i am starting early...

SIMPLIFY.

through simplification and time management i hope to make my life and business more successful.

i have learned so much this year.

i started a business. i joined the creative world of craft fairs. i found my (current) purpose.

and since i have only truly been at this for about 6 months, i figure i did pretty well. that being said there will be some definite changes coming, after all changes follow learning

 

things in our house has changed pretty drastically recently. i'm sure some of you saw mentions of it but not what really happened. during the first of November i designed Belmont University Opera Department's fall show.it was a big one, defiantly the biggest i have ever taken part in. for those of you don't know, when you design a show anything that isn't rented comes out of your pocket. now of course you get reimbursed for it, but sometimes that can be weeks after the show closes. the night before my show opens i get word that my hubs is receiving a lay off. the news hit me like a ton of bricks. i knew it was coming, that's the nature of his profession. but this was the first one. and since i am freelance and only work part time somewhere stable- words like unemployment and mortgage are not a good combo. but after just a few short weeks, the hubs received the call that he's back to work. Thank Heavens!

money is tight and having him home has been weird, but now we know what to expect. learning experiences right. its now time to make a change in our life plan and get in moving. so next time this happens we wont feel so much panic and stress. maybe we will use it to take a vacation!

part of this new plan involves me changing some of my work goals.

 

  as for my business and simplification ... i am no longer splitting my brand ( talk about over complicated). no double more double etsy. all Ella Dee and Stuff shopping can be done here: Etsy, Facebook, and in person at local crafting events. **if i can figure out how, i will be putting a calender up so everyone can find me!

 

well this is my thoughts for now. i'm sure i will be back soon!