Last weekend the Sisters headed to Hershey for a class with the most FANTABULOUS Sue Spargo. We were interested to learn about working with wool and embellishments.
So we packed up everything we own (admit it, you do the same thing when you go to class!) and then stopped at Burkholders to buy more. The problem with going shopping together is...."oh, I might as well take a half yard of that too". It's expensive, but fun to see what everyone does (doesn't do) with our similar stashes. I digress....
We were to make to Teaberry Sac, but the focus was really just on the handwork on the front.
So we cut, we stitched, we learned about threads, trims, beads.
I can feel it. I'm gonna need to have Valdani in every color, trims of all sorts, silks....
I started this new obsession with a few key purchases:
This book is just right for the way I learn....step by step pictures. And there's a left handed version too, for those who need that!
And of course I bought some Valdani and immediately put it to use
here's the front so far....but I think I'm not done yet....
The class was 9-5 but it felt like 9 - 10. It went so fast and was so wonderful and informative. If Sue Spargo comes to your neighborhood, RUN to her class! And bring along some friends it makes it so much more fun.
Hugs and Stitches!
Megan
Wow! You got so far and it looks so lovely!!
Posted by: LoriD | August 08, 2011 at 10:34 AM
I love the colours you are working with, I attended a class with Sue when she was here in Melbourne, Australia. Sue is so encouraging & shares many wonderful ideas & tips. I loved seeing her quilts up close that she had brought with her.
Posted by: Jenny McH | August 09, 2011 at 07:48 AM
Megan, oh how I would love to take on of Sue's classes! Love what you've done so far.
Posted by: Mandy M | August 09, 2011 at 08:41 AM
Megan, you've been missed here on the blog! Love the little bag. You look like a pro already at this!
Posted by: effiepow | August 11, 2011 at 10:23 PM
I took a 2 classes with Sue in June. What a lovely creative teacher. Her class was so much fun. Your work looks great, can't wait to see the finished bag.
Posted by: Heather | August 17, 2011 at 06:27 PM