Kid's after-school sewing in my studio

I will be running 2 classes :

Wednesdays from 3:30 - 5:30   Oct. 3 - Dec. 12 (No class Thanksgiving week)

Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30       Oct. 4 - Dec. 13 (No class Thanksgiving week)

The classes will cost $175 (including most materials - I may ask for a few things to be purchased)

The classes will focus on basic machine sewing skills - learn to use that machine without help! - and we will make clothes, gifts, cool things for your room, and more. If you have a sewing machine that works well, I will want you to bring it.  I have 3 machines and it is nice for everyone to have their own.  If you are interested in buying a machine, I have opinions and advice, so just ask.

I want to have 6 kids in each class, and a minimum of 4 to run the class.  Spread the word  (forward this email!) around to others who might be interested and let me know if you have any questions.

My new home number is              413.345.2133      

My cell is              413.336.7363       

My facebook page is a great place to look for upcoming sewing classes, workshops, and demos :www.facebook.com/improvsewing

blog: www.improvdiary.com

Sewing School

I will be running 2 classes :

Wednesdays from 3:30 - 5:30   Oct. 3 - Dec. 12 (No class Thanksgiving week)

Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30       Oct. 4 - Dec. 13 (No class Thanksgiving week)

The classes will cost $175 (including most materials - I may ask for a few things to be purchased)

The classes will focus on basic machine sewing skills - learn to use that machine without help! - and we will make clothes, gifts, cool things for your room, and more. If you have a sewing machine that works well, I will want you to bring it.  I have 3 machines and it is nice for everyone to have their own.  If you are interested in buying a machine, I have opinions and advice, so just ask.

I want to have 6 kids in each class, and a minimum of 4 to run the class.  Spread the word around to others who might be interested and let me know if you have any questions.

My new home number is              413.345.2133      

My cell is              413.336.7363       

My facebook page is a great place to look for upcoming sewing classes, workshops, and demos :www.facebook.com/improvsewing

blog: www.improvdiary.com

cocktails anyone?

The autumn is coming and I don't think I have had nearly enough spritely cocktails this summer, though I distinctly recall having it on my mental "goals of the summer" list. So what!  It is warm and this cocktail, created by my husband for an upcoming Edible Berkshires article our cider is going to be in, is soooo good.  If you can't get a hold of shrub and haven't made any yourself even though all the kids in Brooklyn are doing it, then just go get a small bottle of Chambourg or other raspberry cordial. It is called a Cider Maiden's Blush - sexy.

Cider Maiden's Blush

6 ounces sparkling hard cider (preferably Carr's Dry Cider)
1.5 ounces gin
1/2 ounce raspberry shrub or Chambourg
chopped mint / and a sprig of mint too
raspberries

First of all, everything should be good and cold, including the glasses - stick them in the freezer until ready to pour. I add the shrub/cordial last so it stays a little separated - so pretty.  Add a sprig of mint and a few raspberries and cross that task off your list.