Opening In September - Mrs. Becky's School of Sewing and Needle Arts

I'm gonna do it!

Come one, come all!

Old, Young

Male or Female

Beginners

Intermediates who needs a skills refresher

In honor of National Sewing Month,

which is September,

May I present to you

[drum roll and trumpets please]

Mrs. Becky's School of Sewing

and Needle Arts

I offer classes in my home.

Monday - Thursday

Choose from 3 daily time slots

10 am - Noon

2 pm - 4 pm

5 pm - 7 pm

Learn the very basics about 
fabrics, 
needles, 
threads 
and more.

Choose from a 2 hour refresher class or a one month package of four 2 hour lessons.


Open to boys and girls, men and women, old and young, Moms and kids, Dads and kids.
Grandparents and Grandkids.


Sorry I haven't quite figured out how to get cats and dogs to sew yet. But I am working on it!

(photo from - http://cutestlife.com)

Class packages include printed materials and some supplies.


 We'll begin with small hand sewn projects, 
learn basic embroidery skills.
then graduate to learning about and 
using a sewing machine. 

I was blessed to have had a very patient [Grand] Mama who taught me to sew. 
She encouraged me every step of the way. 


What qualifies me to teach?
40+ years of sewing
Both personally and professionally.
And patience.

  My goal is to spread encouragement and the skills that will enable you to use them for a life time.

Message me here or at beckysews@hotmail.com for rates, dates and more info.

Welcome Along 2012

Ah, a New Year!

I am so ready! 

Looked outside at the seriously too warm for Winter weather and thought, "looks the same to me."

The calender flips and nothing has changed.

Good. 

I like sameness.

Not that I am an advocate for the status quo mind you. 

I actually like to think of myself as a one woman Crew of Anarchy. 

But, as I am also The Queen of Pro Crasty Nation, not much upheaval is achieved here in our cozy new home.

I want to change that in some ways. 

Not that I ever anticipate giving up my Crown but 

some changes would be good.

Thus I think I shall dub 2012 "The Year of Along."

Look over to the right there -------->

I have joined a couple of Stitch Alongs.

My pal Jodi of Pleasant Home is going to help me, and lots of us, use up all those scraps we can't bear to throw away with 

her 2012 Sew Scraps Along.

New to me blogger, Karen of Sew Much 2 Luv, is hostessing 

the 2012 After Christmas Sew Along.

Karen's giveaway includes weekly prizes! 

Both gal's blogs are chock full of tutorials and beautiful ideas and inspirations.

Jodi's Quick Pinwheel Table Runner 

inspired my Pinwheel quilt for GrandBaby A.

Karen makes the cutest stuff. 

I love combining stitching (Cross or embroidery) and sewing as she did in this little bag!

I want to sew more. 

I want to embroider more.

I want to knit more.

I want to read more.

For Fun.

For myself. 

Even for profit. 

For my sanity.

Join me in welcoming the New Year with a renewed love for whatever is your favorite craft or your passion.

What do you want to bring along to the New Year?

Thrifty Thursday

I haz the upset tummies but I wanted to gloat, um I mean, show you some of my recent Thrift Shopping scores.

  Picked up for $6 in Raleigh when out thrifting with the multi-talented Amanda Irvin. She is a graphic artist and jewelry maker and fiber artist - Her etsy shop is Sprockets and Lockets.

 This is now hanging in our kitchen where Bill Hubby gets many kisses for being the cook! Found this for less than $1 when out with Becky Wagner. She has been stitching up a storm! Go see!

 Out and about in Pittsboro with Drucilla Pettibone, who has one etsy shop brimming with glorious hand spun yarny goodness and another full of vintage yumminess, we hit upon a couple of Habitat Re-Store bargains. The teeny little planter is now home to a teeny little cedar. I have visions of Bonsai.

 And at the PTA Thrift Shop I found a complete out fit for less than $10. 

Shorts are L.L. Bean! Nice comfy linen too. 

Bill always gets a prize when I go out - framed Ben Franklin "Beer" quote. 

That queen size sheet keeps arguing with itself. It says sundress, then it says, no, I'm an apron or three. Breaking up a fight with a queen size sheet is tiresome. I tucked her away til she makes up my her mind.

 And at the other Habitat Re-Store (yes, we have 2! One for home goods and one for Building your home goods!) I found these stitcheries stuffs. I'm keeping the bird, pattern, and cross-stitch border. The ducks, elephant, and tiny stitched items are up for grabs. Free. Anyone?

 First I was all dumb about this one with "Is this an arrow head? Why?" 

D'oh! It's a Christmas Tree!

I adore this Carolina Wren perched on the Yellow Jasmine. South Carolina's state bird right? Is jasmine the SC state flower?

It's dirty but I just bought a pound of this stuff - Retro Clean. The package says "Safely Brings Age-Stained Textiles Back to Life."

Has anyone else tried it? I'll give it a whirl and let ya know how it works.

Back to my sewing machine. 

Tomorrow my friend Anne and I are off to my home town* of Wilkesboro, NC to set up a booth at the 3rd Friday Farmers Market!

(*Okay, I am from North Wilkesboro, but we are talking twin towns separated by a mere few yards known as the Yadkin River!)

Sew, Mama, Sew GiveAway Winner!

We have Winner!!!

Congratulations Kristin! who wrote:

My favorite grill food would have to be chicken wrapped around fresh basil and tomato and marinated in fresh garlic and virgin olive oil. Ohhhh I ready for some grillin!

Thank you for the chance to win. This would make the perfect father's day gift, along with some grilling tools (toys as he calls them).

Do not be sad if you didn't win. 

I am offering free shipping in my etsy shop, Sew In Stitches, 

now through June 15th. 

Just in time for Dad's Day, Graduations, Weddings and Summer Cook-out Fun. 

Just use coupon code SMS2011.

And keep your eyes on your e-mails for another coupon.

I will be adding more aprons soon along with other goodies.

I am happy to discuss custom orders too!

Machine embroidered monograms or first names are available.

Just $5! 

That's cheaper than the famous catalogues and most stores!

Back to the sewing machine for me.

Again Thanks to all who dropped by during Sew, Mama, Sew's GiveAway!

New Stuff, Old Stuff - Cyber-Monday Link-up

New Stuff in my etsy shop.

"Old" stuff in my eBay store.

Who ventured out on Black Friday?

Not me. 

No way. No how.

I have seriously stayed at home on that day of madness ever since I left retail sales some 15 years ago.

Hats off to those of you brave enough to wait in line and shuffle through all the stuff and people.

What did you get?

I am trying to get ready for Cyber-Monday.

There are a few new items in my etsy shop, Sew In Stitches, with more to come as I finish sewing and picture taking. 

I sure wish the pictures were as easy as the sewing.

 I made these bibs for our granddaughter and a friend's grandson.

You can order one (or more) for your special baby by choosing your fabric, font and thread color.  Then I create a custom listing!  

These are the fabrics available.

 

For the first time in ages I have some vintage items listed in my eBay store under my eBay name, singers_mom.
I am donating 15% of all proceeds to the 
Family Violence & Rape Crisis Services of Chatham County, NC.

I opened my eBay account long before the notion of Sew In Stitches was born. Has anyone else ever changed their eBay ID and store name?  I am seriously considering it in order to unify everything under the Sew In Stitches name. Opinions?

What are you doing for Cyber-Monday?

Are you setting up shop?

Adding to yours?

The more folks that see our stuff, the more stuff we sell!

Please link your shop, store, items for sale or blog here.

Finish It Friday

Oh Yay!!!

It's Friday.

The air is cooler!

Football Season is in!

The Braves made the Post-Season playoffs.

Life is pretty dern good.

I have been finishing projects this week.

Yay!

Apron Swap #1- Forest Friends

It's a wonky Owl.

The darlin Apron I received:

Lots of cute owls!

Who on earth is that? 

And why is he wearing my apron?!

Halloween Tote Bag Swap

What I sent:

 The outside before I sewed it up.

The insides before I sewed it up.

2 pockets - oh yeah.

Why don't I have a picture of the completed bag and all the goodies? 

I do not know.

What I received:

Look at this cute bag and all the goodies!!!

Apron Swap #2 - Halloween

What I sent:

Closer on the pocket

A sneak peak at what I am working on.

 

It's a super secret Color Challenge!

Can't wait to show you what I made.

What are you finishing this week?

(Thank you to my sweet BillHubby for modeling for me!!)

No owls were harmed in the making of these aprons or blog.

Giveaways around BloggieLand and a Winner!!

 While it's 100+ according to the Heat Index I have been busy staying inside and sewing!

I really do not like hot weather.

Here's one cutie little apron I made.  Reversible and child size with a fabric rose hair clip.

I love the precious Japanese fabric with those bunnies!!

  

 

Sunday I tried to play "catch up" on my bloggie reading.  Wow.  I was way behind.  And I still didn't finish but some Sunday afternoons just beg me to take a nap ;)

As I perused the vacations pics, the fun projects and all the latest bloggie news I found a few GiveAways that I thought you might want to enter.  Then again, if you don't enter my chances are better. heehee

First up - Angie of Mama Lusco Handmade is home from vacation with pictures!! 

Beware - some are of a hot country singer! 

She is giving away this adorable headband.

It's reversible too!

Next, I visited Elizabeth at Thoughts from an Evil Overlord.  Don't be skeert!  She really isn't evil.  As a matter of fact she's really sweet and loves to read.  She reviews books and often has an extra to give away. This time it's The Island by Elin Hilderbrand.

Finally, our friends over at Craft Gossip are having an amazing giveaway!

They are offering 3 Etsy shopping sprees 

(each to a maximum value of $100). 

They will also pay for shipping.

I am entering so here's my "Wish List!"

 

From Lisa and her adorable the hemline shop I am in love with this Lady in Red Bag! 

  Not very glamorous but I could use of the these cone thread holders from zipperstop.

 vintagegoodness has this fab Hawaiian cat that I neeeeeeeed. 

 

This sah-weet camera is in Found Eclectic's shop.

This oh so orange charm pack could be mine from Pleasant Home.

 

Local designer Sachi Ivy made these beauties!!

thlvintage has these bindings that I really, really need!

So there ya have it!  My wish list is done. 

Go look around at the fabulous etsy shops and make your own.

Maybe we can both win!!!

Oh yeah, my GiveAway!  I went back to the first method I used here in Bloggie land - our trusty drink shaker maker.

 

All the names went in and

Mindy is our winner!!!!!!!!

Thanks for stopping by! 

Hope you have a fab week!

July Celebration in Liberty and We have a Winner!!!

 Welcome to the "Bizarre Bazaar" featuring Becky of Sew In Stitches and Libby of Glassifications.

This is our first joint show and our tent was festive but sorta mishy mashy.  As soon as we broke down I was coming up with ideas for better display for this weekend's show in Garner, NC

We didn't sell much but no one else did either.

What we did is have fun!

  Libby and I have the sweetest Hubbys in the world. 

Both named Bill. 

They stayed to help and keep us company.

And check this out! 

That's me with Debbie Lyall-Church.  From my hometown!  

We hadn't seen each other in 30 years!  

 Talk about catching up.  

She makes and sells the most adorable hair bows, headbands, tutus and diaper pants evah!

 

 Please show some love and check her website

Gigi's Girly Girlz

It's still under construction but you can shoot her an e-mail or give her a call to order from her.

Ladies, I need a bit of help.

I look positively frumpy in these pics. I know my vintage apron had too much stuff in the pocket so it was dipping and letting my shirt untuck.

What do you think? I need ideas on what to wear to convey the vintage aura and stay cool and comfy at these shows.  It was only 96 in the shade last Saturday.  I don't do hot weather very well.

 Help please!

 And now for the winner of a $40 gift certificate to CSN Stores!!

Thank you all for playing!

Thank you to CSN for letting me review a product and give y'all a chance to shop their 200+ stores.

The random Number Generator at random.org chose Lucky #8!

Liz Noonan said... cover that sucker in catnip! & thanks for following me xo!

 I will e-mail you with details!