June 2016 Newsletter Sewing School Summer Camps! Hi to everyone! What a great spring we have had. I am happy to have my garden planted and am already harvesting radishes and lettuces, with peas on the way. Eating produce from the garden is a delightful part of summertime. Right now I am in the middle of my two week…
April 2015 Newsletter Upcoming Events, Summer Camp Opportunities, Sewing Tips, and More Greetings! Hello! Spring has sprung early and it is glorious to watch everything come alive. I’ve been enjoying my new flowers and lovely weather, and I also enjoy the rain. A recent windstorm took out part of our big tree in the back yard,…
Greetings! Welcome to the December 2014 Newsletter for JoLene’s Sewing School! Hello! I hope this newsletter finds you enjoying the beautiful autumn we have been having and that you are happily in the middle of a sewing project! I am very fond of the fall, the weather changing, and anticipating holiday time with family. I had my…
Greetings! Welcome to the May 2014 Newsletter for JoLene’s Sewing School! Once again the end of the year comes way too fast! It feels like yesterday that leaves were starting to change and the September after school classes were just starting. And now all of a sudden here we are already with blooming trees in…
Greetings! Welcome to the April 2014 Newsletter for JoLene’s Sewing School! I love Spring. The daffodils, tulips, and even dandelions are so beautiful against the bright green grass. Take a stroll through a fabric store this time of the year and all the new spring fabrics just pop out in bright yellows, pinks, and greens,…
Christmas is a wonderful time of the year. I love the music, lights, Santa at the mall, the chill in the air (even better if it snows; hint hint: please snow!), making Christmas cookies, and making gifts for friends and family. This year my Christmas was spectacular. Last year my daughter made a new rule that we…
The holidays are upon us and I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I did, as always surrounded by friends and family. We ate delicious food and had lots of fun. And now I am looking forward to Christmas, my favorite holiday. There’s much to appreciate about the season – the joy and twinkle…
What a wonderful and very full summer and fall! My sister Tonya and nephew Skyler visited in June, where we played in Rock Creek and worked on finishing up some things in my new home and sewing room. In August Tonya and I also attended my 40th High School Reunion in Twin Falls, where I…
There are many exciting developments with JoLene’s Sewing School. Now we have two locations to serve you! With classes and workshops held in both Woodstock and Happy Valley, you have even more options to learn to sew or further hone your sewing skills. Join us! This Weekend: Last Chance for Gift-Making Workshops Last month we…
Gift-making workshops, Fashion show, Homemade stuffed animals, How to sew straight