How Did This Happen, Again?

When I walked into Shiisa Quilts for the first time, I was only in 4th grade.  I had begged for a sewing machine at Christmastime and finally got one.  My mother, Kathleen, also a now-avid sewist, and I had been seeking the right teacher -- and at Shiisa Quilts, that's what we received.

My first class was making a simple pillowcase.  Just in that class, my mother and I came a long way from sewing doll dresses with no arm holes! (True story.)  I smoothly ran the machine, and with help from my quilting friend, Alice, I made an Africa-themed pillowcase.  It was an easy project, just enough to make my mother and me produce a big batch for our cousins and friends.

Here's some pics of me at the Pillowcase Party!

Here I am showing off my Magic Christmas Stocking!  I got to use Chizimi Shrinking Thread

I loved the Quilting Mini-Retreat during the winter break from school!  

Alice helped me lay out the rows of my tumbler block quilt.

I couldn't have dreamed that in the year since I got my sewing machine, I would be making a quilt, participating in Groovy Girls (and 1 guy), and just be where I am today - so I have one thing to say:  

Thank you Shiisa Quilts!

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Jean Gerow (13.02.2012 (16:42:45))

Great Job! 0 What a wonderful post - keep up the good work - there are wonderful people at Shiisa!!

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Kathleen Plucker (13.02.2012 (18:54:15))

Woo-hoo! 0 Paige, you did a great job writing this - good voice! Thanks for taking us both on this journey. It's fun to look back and see how much we've both learned in a little bit of time. Thanks to our friends at Shiisa for your humor, help, and patience!

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Julie Stewart (13.02.2012 (20:23:09))

Paige 0 I remember setting up my Mom's sewing machine in my bedroom one summer. I sewed all summer long. Shorts, skirts, pillows. It was the best summer, ever! My brothers didn't come near me! Keep up the good work, and keep us posted with your projects at Shiisa.

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Catherine C (13.02.2012 (22:21:16))

Way to go, Paige! 0 It seems like you're having a lot of fun. I sew quilts too. Every summer I sew one with my grandmother. I don't have a sewing machine yet but I wish I did. Remember when you sewed a little pillow at my house last year? That was lots of fun seeing you and your family.
Your friend, Catherine

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Lillian Curtis (16.02.2012 (22:40:54))

Your quilt 0 Paige,

I have never met you but I know your mother. I am Catherine's grandmother and I am so pleased to see your blog and hear your enthusiasm for sewing. Quilting is alot of fun and so is making pillowcases. I am very proud of you for choosing a hobby that is so rewarding.

Happy sewing! Lillian

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