I come from a long line of women who were skilled in many genres. One of which is hand sewing. My grandmother, who was a seamstress, taught me how to handle a needle and thread. I spent many hours with her as she taught me the art of hand sewing. All the time I spent with her I cannot remember finishing one project. Mainly because when I thought I did a good job she would tell me… “Take it apart and start over.”
As a young child it was frustrating. However as an adult those words have served me well. When my work is not up to the high standard of my grandmother, I hear those words…“Take it apart and start over.”
About 6 years ago I was in search of a specific lampshade for my mother. I couldn't find anything that made me happy. I decided there had to be a way for me to make a shade. After a great deal of researching, I found the tools I needed, instinctively I picked up the needle and thread and figured out how to make my own creations.
My childhood frustration returned as I heard…“Take it apart and start over.” I struggled to get it right but with determination and my grandmother’s voice everything came together.
I am happy to carry on my grandmother tradition of hand sewing in my lampshade designs and many other items I have created for people and their homes.
Pam
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