Today began the new sewing classes. In the morning Intermediate, the same class as last time. In the afternoon, Home Dec, a class that features patterns and instructions for home decorating projects. Today we received patterns for some window coverings and place mats plus table runners. I looked through the notions required for a window shade I liked and decided instead that I might want to make table runners and place mats. Many window coverings require a lot of parts! Oh, and because they finally arrived, we also got another baby pattern, one intended for last semester's baby class.
But of course that's for the future, for future classes. I had to show up today with some kind of project in mind, and I did. I decided on diapers. Yes, they are out of style these days, have been, in fact, since my children were babies, but I believe in cloth diapers. And Linda gave us a pattern for some cool ones last semester. That is the pattern I used. I made two today and I am excited about making more. I figure I will make a nice dozen of different patterns and include some diaper covers (either some I make or store-bought) and send them off to my daughter the foster mom. And her husband the foster dad. They might find them cute enough to use, to justify having to wash them.
As usual, the class was lively with what Linda's husband characterizes as "cackling", as in "hens cackling". He can say what he likes, of course. The cackling that goes on here is fresh and often very funny. Linda had stories. She always has stories. Others had stories, too, including one of being a "bad grandma". Bad Grandmas let their grandchildren get in harm's way or get messes in their hair. That sort of thing.
Next week some class members will bring lasagna, salad, dessert. I figure I'll bring the vegan lasagna but haven't figured out just which version yet. Linda pretty much always brings salads from her garden and I always eat those.
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