Before I tell you about my little sewing class in my basement let me show you what I woke up to the other day. Yuck. The sad part is it has not melted yet.
 

For those of you who are unfamiliar with Sally's Sweat Shop let me tell you, you are missing a good time. Sally is the wonderful woman who introduced me to sewing and quilting. She invited all the spouses on Saba to her house once a week to learn a few techniques, sew a few things, chat and eat toaster strudel. Some of the students would joke that she was running a sweat shop because we would start so early some days (7:30 am was early but so worth it!). Well when my friends back home heard I knew a little something about sewing and quilting they asked if I would teach them. I said yes in a heartbeat. So Sally's Sweat Shop: The Winnipeg Chapter was born.

We started in October with Lesley and Sarah, but I forgot to take pictures. This week Lesley couldn't make it so Sarah and Jackie came. These ladies picked it all up so fast. I could not be more proud. But I think they may be annoyed with how much I say "Sally says..." when I explain things to them. 

*disclaimer* it is very hard to take good pictures at night in the basement, sorry for the bad quality
 
  Sarah working so hard on her pot holder

Jackie impressing me with her precise cutting skills

and her sheer determination to not let the sewing machine scare her

Sarah with the finished top to her pot holder. It's beautiful! 

Me and my new sewing ladies
Thank you ladies for the delicious muffins, the entertaining conversation and the great time!