Home Based Sewing School

Welcome to my Sewing School Blog. In April 2009 I lost my job of 14 years. With no jobs out there I went looking for some way to make a living. My daughter Stephanie and her family live with us and she suggested that we started a daycare, which we did. We got state registered and all that (which by the way was a lot of hard work). We have 8 part time kids and 3 of my grand kids and we have a lot of fun. It keeps us busy but I knew that when School started that most of that income would be gone.

Sewing has been part of my life since I was very young. My Dream has always been to own a Fabric or Quilting store. So naturally when I lost my job, Sewing was the last thing I thought of for a business. Maybe it should have been my first but I didn't even consider it. A good friend Alina made the suggestion that I teach sewing because she always wanted me to teach her. I just threw it out. Then one night while surfing the net, I found the "Kids can Sew "web site and it looked like what I was looking for. The rest is history. My wonderful mother gave me starting up funds (thanks Mom!) and I became the proud owner of "JoLene's Sewing School".

My daughter Nicole suggested that I do a sewing blog and she set it up for me. A special thanks to her for all her help. I think it looks very nice. Now that means that I have to actually write something. I am not so good at that. My sister Donna is the writer. I should have her do this for me. The problem is she doesn't have a computer anymore so I guess its up to me.

Well then for my first blog I just wanted to announce that I have started a Sewing School in my home (with pics to come). I live in Portland, Oregon in the Woodstock area. I will be starting classes on the 9Th of September 2009. Teaching kids from 6 to 11 and teens 12 to 18 and Beginning adult classes. Classes are listed on the side of my blog. I had 2 camps this summer and they were so much fun. When they were over we were so sad the end had come. I will also be offering a day class for any home schooled kids out there that would be interested.

I love kids and Sewing so what better job to have than teaching kids to gain the love of sewing like I have. So anyone in the area that wants to learn to Sew give me a call Or email and join the fun.

A special thanks to Jerry my husband for his fix'em up skills,(sounds like I just won a Emmy and maybe I have) daughter Stephanie for all the things she does 2 numerous to mention, my granddaughter Madisen for all her help this summer, My mom, sisters Donna and Tonya for all their support . All my Friends (you know who you are) that listen to me when I need an ear.

Well that's it for now. I am thinking that I will blog things about sewing and my sewing school in general. If you have any suggestions or questions feel free to ask. Not guaranteeing I know the answer, but I will try. I love you all!! PS I LOVE TO SEW!