Words of Sewing Wisdom

I'm trying to foster a loving relationship between me and my sewing maching. We don't always have one. I'm trying to rekindle the flame, but I find it enticing to buy already made items at the thrift stores, to adorn and embellish. I am talking myself into having an afternoon chat with Mr. Brother (sewing machine brand...)and see if we can hang out.

I really want to make some bags, it was good timing that my mom sent me this exerpt from Singer. I'm sure the last time my mother sewed was in 4th grade Home Ec Class. The time she baste stitched my Homecoming Dance dress in '93 (that fell completely apart during the night) doesn't count. I went to that dance withCorey, my husband. My inherited sewing genius (or lack thereof) must have impressed him.

So maybe I'll follow these words of wisdom to help this sew thing along:

“Words of Sewing Wisdom from Singer
Sewing Advice from a 1949 Singer Sewing Manual! How to prepare yourself to sew!

Prepare yourself mentally for sewing.

Think about what you are going to do.

Never approach sewing with a sigh or lackadaisically.

Good results are difficult when indifference predominates.

Never try to sew with a sink full of dirty dishes or beds unmade.

When there are urgent housekeeping chores, do these first so your mind is free to enjoy your sewing.
Put on a clean dress.
When you sew, make yourself as attractive as possible.
Keep a little bag full of French chalk near your sewing machine to dust your fingers at intervals.

Have your hair in order, powder and lipstick put on. If you are constantly fearful that a visitor will drop in or your husband will come home and you will not look neatly put together, you will not enjoy your sewing as you should.

I'll let you know how things go!

Welcome to Craftastica Co-Op!

Welcome to the Craftastica Co-op blog! To get things done around here, we get together weekly in one space and collaborate. Today, we are conference calling and google waving to get our first post up! As Biz composes and transcribes, Megan is washing a screen out, Beth is helping someone with math, Jamie is a technical goddess, googling as she talks and is even editing all this as Biz types! Truly, the 21st century rocks and we work best as a team!

Who Are We?

We are a group of mamacita friends who love to gather over coffee, great conversation, vegetarian lunches and rich chocolately desserts. Over time, Craftastica was born! We started making hand crafted goodness for ourselves and the requests started rolling in. We enjoy the collaborative, creative process and love making beautiful, functional grooviness for all.

This is the first of what we hope to be weekly entries on this blog relating to creative endeavors, interesting projects, and humorous experiences with the focus, of course, being on US! :-) Blogging themes are sure to include crafts, art, global and local events, monthly giveaways, tutorials, some music recommendations and spending time with us to see just how we Craftician's roll.

Exciting? Of course! Spending time with us? What more could you ask for?!! Seeing us at work? OOOHHH Baby! And DO NOT miss our exclusive "Gimme, Gimme, Giveaways!"

You can expect to see things that make you go "ahhhh" and "DAAAAAANNNNGGG! Those bitches are Crafty!" And Jamie thinks you're going to love our blog because we are just "not boring at all!" Whether you are near or far, you can join us for our weekly gatherings, but of course, you need to know the password and secret handshake. :-)

Come early, stay late, visit often, and don't forget to write.

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