With a little help from my friend...

E-Mail Note from Rachel to Kerry:
So here I sit in front of the computer with laundry to do, ruffles to sew, dishes to load.
All I need is someone to say:
“Step Away From the Computer.”

E-Mail Note from Kerry to Rachel:
"Step Away From the Computer.”Step Away From the Computer.”Step Away From the Computer.”Step Away From the Computer.”Step Away From the Computer.”Step Away From the Computer.”Step Away From the Computer.”Step Away From the Computer.”Step Away From the Computer.”Step Away From the Computer.”Step Away From the Computer.”Step Away From the Computer.”Step Away From the Computer.”Step Away From the Computer.”Step Away From the Computer.”Step Away From the Computer.”Step Away From the Computer.”Step Away From the Computer.”Step Away From the Computer.”Step Away From the Computer.”Step Away From the Computer.”


Sad, but true.

I've got a secret!

Actually it is more like a confession. I confessed to Rachel the other day and she was supportive as a good friend should be. She promised to help me and guide me. Now it is time I tell all of you.... I don't know if I can....well here it goes...............

I can't read sewing patterns!
I know, who would expect this from such a crafty person like me? I am willing and able to attempt any crafting medium and I love to sew. But the patterns?
When I try to read one, my mind wanders and I can't seem to grasp what they are talking about. I can't figure out which way the fabric is supposed to go and they are always pinning things. I am anti-pinning! How can I sew without pinning? Carefully and if it absolutely requires pinning - then I won't make it. How does Rachel put up with me? I don't know because these are surely the least of my annoying habits.
So here is how I do sew, I need to see the fabric laid out or I need to look at a pre-made item. I can then turn the pieces visually in my head and figure out how to sew them together. Rachel is also a huge help. She is usually the one to figure out the construction of our fabric creations. I'll tell her what I am thinking of and she will show me how to make it. It's all about the visual directions, with actual pieces of fabric not drawings.

I feel better. The next time I go fabric shopping, I can hear the exchange now:

Grandma behind the counter: "So deary, what are you making and how many yards will you need?"

Kerry: "I can't read a pattern! I am making tissue holders, 10 yards should cover it."

Grandma: "Good for you honey!"

Sewing Illiterate and proud!