Bobbin Basics

This is our last week for the Cord/Art Caddy class! The kids have been doing an amazing job! Sewing that vinyl is not always easy!

Don’t forget to grab a spot for the June summer sewing camp! It will be either the third or fourth week of June, with two different time-slot options.

The kids have a few options to choose from for the camp: They can make the project of the month, or bring their own project, or choose from our previous projects from the past school year - please visit my website for all the details: www.BobbinBasics.com

I hope to see your kiddos this summer!

I’ll also be offering a July summer camp. Details will come in June!

Happy Memorial Day! I will be holding class tonight at the regular time!

250 years!! I am so grateful to be a part of this amazing nation! Thank you to all who have given so much - even everything - to help create, and maintain this beautiful land of the free.

My grandfather fought in WWII. He didn’t often talk about his experiences but he did suffer from PTSD which us grandkids didn’t fully understand - we just thought it was funny when grandpa would suddenly wake from his nap calling out in fear or anger…or some other emotion. I realize now that he was reliving some of the most horrific experiences a human can live through. Thank you for everything grandpa!

Here are some pictures of him from back then…

Do you have relatives or ancestors who have left an honorable legacy for our nation to honor? Please share their story!

What’s up this week?

#1 - cuddling with my kitties as I continue to recover from my broken ankle.

#2 - finishing up our Mother’s Day project!! Don’t forget that some kiddos may need a few extra minutes to finish! And some kids will finish with time to spare. If kids are keeping their gift a secret then they may want to bring a Kroger bag or something to put it in.

#3 - Register for the May project if you haven’t already done so. If you already have and are planning on providing the materials don’t forget to purchase them! I’ll post the materials below.

The May project starts next week!

Register to make the May project here: www.BobbinBasics.com

I still have lots of openings in my Monday after school class!

May Materials List

14 x 8 inch rectangle for lining or ¼ yard*
14 x 8 inch rectangle for outer or ¼ yard*
14 x 9 inch fabric for contrast or ¼ yard*
12.75 x 7 inch rectangle of fusible fleece
20 inches of ½ or ⅜ inch elastic
4.5 by 6 inches of mesh
4.5 x 7.25 inches of vinyl
12 inches of ⅛ inch elastic for loop
large button
thread

*Quilter’s cotton would be best for this project. Please avoid anything stretchy, velvety, thick or sheer. Some light upholstery fabrics can be used.