Amy, so glad you mentioned you started sewing in 4-H Club. I also, started there making a gingham skirt and blouse. Lime Green. Nice and springy. Won't say how long ago that was, but I still remember it! I had a wonderful and patient teacher and with that sewing was my love for life. I took Home Economics in Junior and High School - when they really taught Home Economics. Of course, sewing was my love. I made dresses, wool suits (lined and bound ... Read Full Bio »

Amy, so glad you mentioned you started sewing in 4-H Club. I also, started there making a gingham skirt and blouse. Lime Green. Nice and springy. Won't say how long ago that was, but I still remember it! I had a wonderful and patient teacher and with that sewing was my love for life. I took Home Economics in Junior and High School - when they really taught Home Economics. Of course, sewing was my love. I made dresses, wool suits (lined and bound buttonholes) and several other outfits for me. Since then I have made a variety of quilts, crafts, baby clothes, and fun things! I have retired now and getting back to my love of sewing with a little crocheting here and there! I need to do both at the same time to keep up with my projects to do - for me and others! LOL Thank you for this offer and tutorial - I see already a fresh new look of various techniques and things to learn along the way.