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I love sewing. I remember being fascinated when my mom would (rarely) get out her sewing machine to repair something or to make a Halloween costume. When it came time for me to learn, she sent me to 4-H and I had the most wonderful teacher. When my granddaughter said she was interested in sewing, I knew I’d be giving her some lessons.

We began a few years ago but didn’t see each other often enough. This summer I’ll be staying overnight at her house once a week, so it’s the perfect opportunity. When I borrowed ...

Lynnleigh is in the 1st grade; she has wanted, for the longest time, to learn to sew. She and her brother are staying here for a few days and last week's early dismissal days and snow day from school afforded the perfect amount of time to get her started. The lessons are intentionally short, I want her to continue to enjoy it. She's such an eager-beaver. I filled a tin (thank you, Barbara Anne

Lynnleigh is in the 1st grade; she has wanted, for the longest time, to learn to sew. She and her brother are staying here for a few days and last week's early dismissal days and snow day from school afforded the perfect amount of time to get her started. The lessons are intentionally short, I want her to continue to enjoy it. She's such an eager-beaver. I filled a tin (thank you, Barbara Anne

Its been a long time since I posted.  Ive been busy teaching adult and kids sewing classes but now I have also started dyeing hand dyed yarns and silks ......and loving it!

Everything available on my website:

http://www.jokamamotextiles.com

here is a sample of what I have dyed recently:

Devore Cut Silk scarf

Devore Cut Silk Scarf

Merino/Silk Lace Weight

Silver Stellina Merino - Koi Fish

Merino Sock Yarn - Summer Breeze

Merino Sock Yarn - Pink Polka

Merino Sock Yarn - Quail egg