It really is possible to teach an old dog (like me) new tricks/crafts. My friend, Susan, told me about a class at Sew Yeah where you make your own seam ripper. I'd been sick for a month, so I hadn't gotten out much which made me initially say, "no." Luckily, I changed my mind and went for it.
Carla from Creatin' in the Sticks was coming into town and it worked out perfectly for her to go. We had so much fun! I was even brave enough to go first.
Carla and me ready to rock that lathe machine. Her glasses are cuter than my goggles.
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This is the beginning piece of wood.
They actually trusted me with this...scary! I've never used a lathe before. Yikes.
Zach was a great teacher! When he first started showing us the machine and telling us how we were
going to make the seam ripper, we were all a little nervous and wanted him to just make it for us.
I love all the colors in this.
My seam ripper finished and ready to take on those sewing mistakes of mine.
Carla, ready to show off her skills.
That's Susan in the back.
She's supervising Carla and Zach since she already finished her seam ripper.
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Nancy was serious about making her seam ripper.
The final products!
Left to right: Mine, Susan's, the other Carol's, Carla's, Nancy's.
The bottom one is Zach's demo.
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Definitely a treasured adventure for me!
