Welcome to my blog. My name is Joanna, I live in the Northeast of the United States and my blogging is usually about the things I make. I have been sewing for about 52 years - YIKES! Was I born with a needle and thread, scissors and pincushion? Maybe. Actually, my mother and her sisters were all sewers, as well as their mother, so the influence was there. My sister, mother and I used to spend hours roaming about fabric stores and mill outlets, just looking and touching the fabrics. When we learned of a new place that sold fabric, we were right on it. At one time in my life, in my twenties, I made almost all of my clothes. I loved it.
Now, mostly I make quilts. It is very different from garment construction, and I know I have a lot to learn about the craft, which may be why I enjoy it so much. Plus, I get to look at and touch fabric all over again.
The rewards of sewing are many, and sometimes unexpected. For instance, this past Christmas I made a crayon roll for my sister's youngest granddaughter.
It was a big hit with the baby and her mother, and her oldest sister asked me to make one for her to hold her pens. It's a simple project that made an impact. That's why I love to sew.
I also crochet and knit, but not as often as I once did. And, I like cross stitch. Embroidering well is on my wish list.
A big Thank You to Vicki of
2 Bags Full for putting together this Grow Your Blog event.
I look forward to visiting many blogs in the next few days that I may never have heard of if not for this event. So, Vicki, hugs.
Have fun visiting.
God Bless You.
