How I Got To Where I Am Today (Part 1)

My mother taught me to sew when I was a teenager. She was an accomplished seamstress and made many of my clothes when I was a young girl. She was of the opinion that no good woman should be without a sewing machine; thus, my sister and I were both expected to purchase our own sewing machines before we got married! Little did I know that my mother's "sewing machine requirement" would take me on a lifelong journey of various sewing adventures, including many of the garments in my wedding trousseau, dozens of dresses for my own little girl (after having three wonderful little boys in a row), French heirloom lace creations for my daughter and porcelain dolls, household decorator items, a soft-sculpture nativity that still graces our mantle every Christmas and of course, quilts! Did I ever say "thanks" Mom for sharing your love of sewing with me?