Tuesday, July 27, 2010

MEET MY NEW FRIENDS

Aren't these ladies just beautiful? They are the 3 gals that I am teaching to sew different things( they are going to teach the group of 25 when they get machines)instead of me, I will be getting ready to move. What is really great, they already know how to sew....so we moved rather quickly.

We only had one machine (the one I had sent to Texas)....I know, I could have pulled out Mr. Pfaff but the whole reason I brought Mr. Daddy Pfaff was to not have to use Mr. Pfaff. I actually thought they were bringing machines. So here they are with their totes they made.

Well...I got a phone call asking for directions this morning and at that time, I kinda figured out that there would only be my machine. So I thought while one was sewing, the others could be making these flowers.... cute huh?

One gal asked if I knew how to make those drawstring backpacks (she wants to do one on Thursday). I said no but...it just so happened that in one of those magazines my friend sent there was a pattern. When I showed her the pattern, she once again asked if I made one before. I said no but by Thursday I will know. So that is the plan for Thursday.
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Now, tomorrow is Wednesday, Thimbleberries Sew Day. I will be finishing my wall hanging....are any of you joining me? If so, leave a comment so I can come by an visit. Crazy about quilts is not joining us due to her trying to get her new home ready to move into.
I am posting this to get that ugly critteer off the top of my blog.

24 comments:

Pat said...

GOOD that you are pushing that ugly critter down further on your blog. Your new friends look very happy about their sewing time with you!

RazakFamily said...

What beautiful women....and beautiful totes. You must be an awesome teacher to have phone calls the very next morning!!!

Wacky Woman said...

Your charges do look so happy.

Needled Mom said...

They look very please with their new totes and flowers. Great job teaching, Barb.

Julia said...

How gorgeous are you all!
Yes, so glad that critter is gone..
Julia ♥

Kaye said...

omg, they will really miss you when u come home. Good job with them, sure hope they get machines

QuiltSue said...

Beautiful ladies with beautiful totes. When are you leaving the island? Are you going somewhere really, really cold next?

ooglebloops said...

What a legacy you are leaving behind - spreading the word of sewing!!

Rumi said...

Your new friends are beaming! They must have had a fabulous time. Love the totes they made.

Betsy said...

Barb they look so happy and their totes are delightful.

Unknown said...

Ewwwwwwwwwe! that critter gave me the jeebies too! Barb, are you leaving Samoa?
I was reading through the lines a bit I think, teaching the ladies to sew before you leave?
Are you being transferred back to the States, or moving to another exotic country?
Those ladies will never forget your kindness.

Pat said...

The totes and flowers are great. I think the girls will do just fine teaching. Nice girls. That was a "big" critter, and it looked like it had a lot of legs. It bit the "dust".
Happy Quilting!

Yvette said...

What a great day! Everyone looks so happy. When are you moving??

Anonymous said...

Hi Barb, So glad that critter is gone. Had one in our house before, too. ICK!!! Can't join for Sew Day as I am doing house stuff, too. My month has not been long enough, and August is going to be a blur too.

What a busy gal you are, and what fun to share your talents with these ladies. Have a great time!

...Karen

quiltsbylee said...

That is great that you are teaching the love. Did I miss the post with where y'all are heading to next? I knew you were moving but don't know where to.

julieQ said...

How much fun is that! Looks like they are enjoying their sewing day!

Robin (RsIslandCrafts) said...

The ladies made great tote bags! The flowers would look great in their hair :)

Anonymous said...

I agree...keep posting and let's get that ugly critter gone! :-) YUCK!
Fun sewing day spent there....you'll miss it when you go but will find new friends to start up with.

Miri said...

Great totes! and I just love the flowers.

Its great that you're passing on your skills to the ladies.

andsewon said...

Lovely ladies and their days work! They look so proud!Hope you are coming stateside!! I am TB sewing tonight.
Finishing up my TB topper! YES! Will do a post.
Hugs,
Lola

birtyboutique0i0 said...

Very beautiful. They remind me of the women who used to babysit me in California. It's so wonderful that they are taking over for you and teaching.

Kim D. said...

You are so generous with your time. Those ladies look so happy with their totes and the flowers are so fun.

SheilaC said...

Thanks for sharing the pics Barb!! looks like everyone had fun :)

SheilaC

Susan In Texas said...

Lovely women, lovely totes and gorgeous little flowers! Much prettier than the centipede. I had to laugh when you said that no manly types were around to save you from the icky bug. It seemed that EVERY TIME my husband would go out of town I would have a major bug encounter. I did find that you can vacuum up almost anything (and if you suck up a little clean kitty litter right afterwards, those bugs are history!) 8)

Happy quilting,
Susan

PS Looking forward to the drawstring tote pictures.