Sewing!! I do not sew. Not because I don't want to, it's because I don't know how.
BUT....BUT...
Sometimes you can do things without knowing how to use a sewing machine..
I have been working on a skirt for over a month and here is the outcome....↓↓↓↓
I actually feel pretty good about the way it turned out.
Mylee (youngest granddaughter) attends a private school and they wear uniforms each day.
She is a senior and every year, just before the end of school, the school holds a "Senior Chapel."
The senior girls get to decorate one of their uniform skirts to represent the College they are planning on attending in the Fall. The guys usually wear a Tie that represents the college they will be attending.
Yesterday was the day....and Mylee's skirt was finished just in time.
She looked so cute in her SFA skirt and her SFA white boots.
This chapel is about each senior choosing a teacher that has been a big influence to them during their high school years. The students then give the teacher a KEY which is meant to represent .....
Gratitude...
Trust....
lasting impact....
Appreciation....
It's a symbolic token, recognizing that the teacher helped unlock potential knowledge or opportunities for the senior...acting as a guide for their future.
Mylee selected her mother (Shanda) as her teacher...
Shanda is a Dyslexia Specialist and she recognized that Mylee had severe Dyslexia issues during Mylee's early school years.
Shanda teaches her students New ways of learning to where their minds can absorb the information. The kids are taught with multi-sensory activities as well as phonemic awareness, phonics, decoding, reading fluency and sound-symbol association.
Shanda was actually selected by 6 other students as the teacher who would receive their key... this is such an Honor for Shanda.
Another student giving Shan her key..
The skirts were all so cute...however, Mylee's was my favorite...
Why? Because I must have put hundreds of hand sewn stitches into decorating that skirt. lol. 😂
I had a lot of fun working on this...
I am very thankful that Mylee has had the opportunity to attend a school where they teach the bible and they place a strong emphasis on teaching their students about serving the Lord.
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Anyways... this skirt is my sewing adventure for the Year!!
Shug....💜
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Hello, my lovely friend! Congratulations all around here! To your granddaughter, as she prepares to graduate and move on to college, to your daughter, who was recognized by her and so many other student, and to you. for creating that beautiful skirt! I absolutely love the traditions you wrote of, and am so happy for you all. Enjoy this last day of April!
ReplyDeleteWell done! That sounds like a wonderful tradition both the skirt and honoring a special educator!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great job on the cute skirt! Congratulations on your grand's graduation and to your daughter for being such a special teacher to so many. Proud moments for mom and gramma! Blessings . . .
ReplyDeleteDear friend Shug, what a beautiful skirt!!! Congratulations on the graduation!
ReplyDeleteMylee looks beautiful!!! You did an amazing job on the skirt!
Yes, I think schools that teach the Bible are very rare to find (sadly) in this day and age.
You did so good with the skirt. I know it was special to Mylee because you did it.
ReplyDeleteI love that Mylee honored Shanda. Her school sounds amazing and those teachers are a blessing.
You did a wonderful job on her skirt! What a blessing to be able to present her key to her mother!
ReplyDeleteShanda is amazing! And the skirt is totally gorgeous!!! It really should be saved and handed down in the family. You did a fantastic job. I especially like the pom-poms on the bottom. And the polka-dot bows by the waist. I think it turned out so well because of your skill at designing things. Gosh, I hope Sam doesn't have to take the steroids much longer! They also interfere so much with getting sleep.
ReplyDeleteShug ... what a wonderful Labor of Love ! I am amazed that you did that all by hand. It is simply gorgeous. What an honor that Mylee gave her mother the Key. Shanda sounds like a wonderful teacher and caring woman. The school is a great Foundation for Mylee and her future.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and well done ..
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Oh, Shug, that skirt is fantastic!!! What a wonderful testimony to the loving relationship that Mylee and Shanda share. You are a blessed woman, indeed, to have such a marvelous family. I do know that they're so lucky to have Sam and you in their lives. Blessings and continued prayers!
ReplyDeleteOh my word - this is amazing!! Girl that skirt is the prettiest skirt I ever saw skirting. Lol You did such a great job and should be so proud! Your granddaughter is adorable and congrats to her (& her Mom) - how cool is that?? This whole post gave me the biggest smile. Blessings to you all. xo
ReplyDeleteAs a life-long seamstress, I can truthfully say you've done a wonderful job, not only with the stitching (what a labor of love!!!) but also with creating a precious keepsake. I need to look up SFA. I don't know what college that is.
ReplyDeleteAh! Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) is a public university in Nacogdoches, Texas. Is this right?
ReplyDeleteyes.. in Nacogdoches.. it was between SFA and Texas Tech.. she finally chose SFA
DeleteWhat a grandmother you are, taking it upon yourself to produce a one of a kind skirt.
ReplyDeletethecontemplativecat here. A special night for a special girl! She was proud of her achievements and also for her grandma. the skirt is delightful and shows your love.
ReplyDeletewhat a great job you did on the a that skirt. I don't sew either so I'm impressed with your non sewing skills. I too was a teacher for kids with dyslexia. of course I am retired now. It sounds like a wonderful acknowledgment of student to teacher.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun skirt! Isn't family just the best? Mine came over this weekend and enjoyed my new kitchen cabinet refinishing. Thanks for sharing your little joys!
ReplyDeleteWhy is it women can sew but men cannot? Also knitting ... why can't men do that?
ReplyDeleteWishing you and your family all the best. Families are good. I like my family. If it was not for them I'd be arguing with perfect strangers.
God bless.
Nonsense, gay and trans guys sew and knit all the time.
DeleteI was going to guess Stephen F. Austin, but Barbara beat me to it!
ReplyDeleteThis skirt is the most-est, ever! What's so meaningful to me is the love embodied in each and every stitch.
Your Shanda is such a blessing. Thank you for sharing her with us!
Good job on the skirt, Shug. I am most impressed.
ReplyDeleteThe key ceremony sounds like a lovely tradition, and how special that Mylee picked her mom to give her key to.
You did a great job with the skirt, my friend! And to think that you did it by hand! Amazing. And how special that Mylee chose her mom as the teacher to give her key to. I know you were blessed.
ReplyDeleteYou did a fantastic job with that skirt - and all those handsewn stitches. You are extremely talented. Mylee was beautiful in it. And congrats to your daughter.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the skirt. It looks great and she looks great wearing it. That was awesome that she gave the key to her mom.
ReplyDeleteOh, what a beautiful labor of love! Creating that skirt had to be somewhat difficult for you since you said you don't know how to sew...perhaps you've found out that you can, and may discover other amazing projects in the future...but this one is a real treasure! I am so impressed! Love the idea of presenting the key to the teachers, and how wonderful that Shanda is a teacher that has blessed so many students, even her own daughter! Congratulations to both your sweet granddaughter and her mother...and to you, for conquering the sewing craft!
ReplyDeleteShug! That skirt is adorable!! And how did you find time to squeeze that in to your schedule? Your family is so blessed to have you :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great job you did on the skirt, Shug. Love all the purple in it, and the purple polka dot bows add a nice touch. Love those white boots too! That's so special that Shanda received keys by many students during this event. Shows how dedicated she is and well liked by the students. My mom was a great seamstress, and sewed many of my clothes growing up. Me, I could only sew small things such as pillows and doll clothes haha, so I appreciate the seamstress very much. : )
ReplyDeleteFor someone who doesn't sew you did an amazing job with the skirt and Mylee looks fabulous in it! What a wonderful sounding school!
ReplyDeleteThat was a lot of work, and it is beautiful! ❤️
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