Duh - the month is creeping up on me - there will be no Mon. Am Sewing Chat on Memorial Day.

As I shared, I have planned cutting up a pile of denim shirts (VERY well-worn) into strips/rectangles and doing some hand embroidery on the seams and p erhaps some sashiko on the yoke areas - just not sure yet. I generally let my 'creative spirit' guide me once I get to it. How about you?? At any rate, if you listen to the recording, you'll hear that I can't seem to stay awake during evening relaxation in my EZ chair unless my hands are BZ, so wanting to get OFF the computer... I am planning on creating some handwork projects... Some links from this mornings' Mon. AM Sewing Chat: two little pocket guide embroidery stitching books: https://amzn.to/4uZhRZW and https://amzn.to/3RfEmLv Alabama Chanin's BIG book: The GEOMETRY of Hand Sewing: https://amzn.to/3RiBzRJ I had that wonderful manual - but can I find it right now?? Nope... grrrrr. AND - that little Sampler Sashiko kit I showed is found at: https://amzn.to/4udmFL6 Oh - and I'm supposed to share with you that as an Amazon Affiliate, I may make some financial gain when y ou use the links I provide. Thanks for using them! If you can't beat em, join em - my new mantra... OH - and the Course for Premium Members ($9/month) is on two ways to do fun things with T-shirts - JUSt the T-shirts... Turning 90 degrees to create a really unusual garment AND how to make a new raglan T from 2-3 T's. I hope to see you there... Upgrade if you are a Free Member at this link: https://www.skool.com/londas-up-cycle-sewing-studio-2584/plans

Twas me myself and I this morning - but I'm trusting that a number of you will access this recording of my sharing with ya'll what I'm planning to start working on - VERY soon. I also share and give you a quick peek at the OOAK garments that I have created that need homes - for a VERY reasonable price of just $25. Even adding $21.95 shipping for USPS Flat Medium Rate Box to mainland USA - I think it's quite the deal for a custom made garment! Find those all - along with Finished Garment Measurements at: www.londas-sewing.com/londaoriginals I hope then to see you NEXT Monday - May 18. I'll share and record - regardless. This month we meet on May 28 for our regular monthly 'Course/Class' - all about what you can do with JUST a 'Lowly' T-shirt! Read all about it at the Courses Tab. For paid members only... and please know you can give it a try for just one month at a time: $9. Click on this link: https://www.skool.com/londas-up-cycle-sewing-studio-2584/plans

I've finally made peace with something every artist eventually learns - I sew because I simply must. Like a painter who creates whether or not a buyer is waiting, I design and stitch because it's who I am. But the pipe dream of the perfect stranger finding the perfect piece in the perfect size in the big online world? I'm letting that go. So I'm sending my one-of-a-kind handcrafted garments out into the world at just $25 each - valued at $75-$225 - with every dollar going to Tunnel to Towers and St. Jude. Mainland USA shipping $21.95. Come take a peek - and please share with friends who love unique clothing: www.londas-sewing.com/londaoriginals And here's something to pass along to a non-sewing friend: does she have garments, linens or treasured pieces belonging to someone dear who has passed on? I can transform them into something she'll actually wear. Share this with her: www.londas-sewing.com/commissions Going forward my heart stays right here - teaching and growing together in our craft. Don't forget May 28 Premium class: The Common T-shirt : Endless Possibilities! See you Monday morningn at 10 am for a quick Sewing Chat! ✂️🇺🇸 Londa

Held at 7 pm this week due to a scheduling conflict. Kathy from WA showed up - and we had a fun discussion about her 'upside down' toile jacket .... I gave her some ideas to get her 'rescue hat' in gear. Listen in - only about 11'. in length. Join us next Monday morning: 5/11 at 10 CST to share what YOU"VE been sewing - or thining of sewing!