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Debra Emig's avatar

I didn't mean to not contact you for awhile, I got lost here. I want to stay in contact with you, we have so much in common.

Jane Henry's avatar

no worries at all, i completely understand! i’m so happy we connected on here, and i’d love to stay in touch too. šŸ’—

Debra Emig's avatar

Also Jane, I haven't had a chance to locate my pattern books, we've been remodeling and nothing is where it should be. I did fire up my serger for a few things. Trying to dig my Bernina out but in the meantime I've gotten my featherweight out.

I really miss my sewing studio. Right now it is filled with ā€œstuffā€.

Jane Henry's avatar

absolutely no rush at all! funny how sewing rooms always fill up with ā€œstuff.ā€ mine looked like santa’s workshop for a bit, so it’s unusually clear. so nice that you’ve gotten your featherweight out, even if your studio isn’t quite sorted yet.

Debra Emig's avatar

Love your flower! I've been wandering around substack still trying to figure out how it all works. Jane, do you have any tips? There is so much I feel I can't keep up, let alone start something of my own. lol…

Jane Henry's avatar

it can feel overwhelming. what’s helped me most is sharing what i’m interested in and what inspires me, or what i'm already working on for my family. i also keep a running list of ideas (i write everything down).

my biggest tip…and what works for me.. is consistency. i keep a two-week schedule, which gives me a deadline and structure, and that makes all the difference for me.

there’s also a ā€œmessage meā€ button here that should go to my email (i think!):
https://classiccoolsewing.substack.com/about

message me anytime! 😊

Liz Henry's avatar

I love the simplicity and elegance of your classic bow and ribbon flower! The beauty of these creations unfolds before us as we watch your hands work to create time honored symbols.

There is so much potential here. Thank you for the holiday cheer.

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Jane Henry's avatar

awww, thank you so much Mom. ā˜ŗļøšŸ™

Ofifoto's avatar

Best wishes for a wonderful holiday season, Jane.

Jane Henry's avatar

happy holidays! ā¤ļøšŸ’š

Christine Hambleton's avatar

Thanks for the tutorials Jane! I think I have that book somewhere - am going to go on a hunt now....

Jane Henry's avatar

it’s a great one! worth the hunt ā˜ŗļø i also really enjoy Tailoring (simplifies technique nicely) and More Creative Sewing Ideas (has some real gems) from the Singer Sewing Reference Library series. ā¤ļø