Opportunity of a Lifetime

Are you one of those people that is always wishing and wishing you could be more creative? Are you like me and walk into a crafting store, like Michael's or Jo Ann Fabrics, and ooo and ahhh over all the endless possibilities? Somewhere deep down, you talk yourself out of it. Maybe its because you think it would be too expensive. Or maybe you don't have the time. But you have the same thoughts as me - you don't think you're creative.

As a college student with limited time and money, I have had these thoughts. Many many times I should say. I did pick up knitting around a year ago, which I still find very relaxing and soothing. But like everything else, knitting wasn't enough. I wanted more.

The one craft I've always wanted to learn was sewing. If you think about it, sewing is the ultimate craft. ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES, just sitting there at your finger tips, waiting for you to get up the courage to begin. Well, if you're nodding your head agreeing with all that I'm saying, you'll find this blog encouraging and maybe even inspiring.

Recently, I was given the golden opportunity of a lifetime to learn the craft I've dreamed of learning. Yes indeed, I'm finally getting the chance to learn to sew. Over the next four weeks, I will learn the basics of machine sewing through lessons at a local fabric shop, Ragtime Fabrics.

Now, you're probably wondering what changed. How did I suddenly get up the courage to learn to sew? Truthfully, it was my experience with this shop. Picture it: I am a graduate student, about to graduate in May and the one thing that stands in my way is a single project. This project can be anything I want. Well, I put two and two together, and discovered this priceless opportunity. Through this project, I not only get to learn to sew, but I also get to share my experiences, my struggles and my successes with you through this blog.