Natalie Chanin and Kay Woehle from Alabama Chanin came to the Edible Schoolyard on Saturday, May 30th and hosted a stitching workshop. Twelve crafty women from the Bay Area participated in the day and we had a sliver of the south as we sat and sewed and listened to Natalie’s amazing stories about how her business got started and the artisans who create each magnificent, one-of-a-kind garment. Participants chose a project from the Alabama Stitch Book and worked on it with Natalie to instruct them on how to tie the knots, how to do each stitch, and how to craft with care. One of the most amazing parts of the workshop was when Natalie taught about threading the needle and how to run your fingers along the thread while telling it the job it is about to do, how it is going to create a garment for someone who will love it, how it will bring love and joy to the person wearing it, and how important the job is. Now we know the secret to a peaceful sewing experience!
Alabama Chanin at the Edible Schoolyard
Natalie Chanin and Kay Woehle from Alabama Chanin came to the Edible Schoolyard on Saturday, May 30th and hosted a stitching workshop. Twelve crafty women from the Bay Area participated in the day and we had a sliver of the south as we sat and sewed and listened to Natalie’s amazing stories about how her business got started and the artisans who create each magnificent, one-of-a-kind garment. Participants chose a project from the Alabama Stitch Book and worked on it with Natalie to instruct them on how to tie the knots, how to do each stitch, and how to craft with care. One of the most amazing parts of the workshop was when Natalie taught about threading the needle and how to run your fingers along the thread while telling it the job it is about to do, how it is going to create a garment for someone who will love it, how it will bring love and joy to the person wearing it, and how important the job is. Now we know the secret to a peaceful sewing experience!
Workshop supplies
Participants of all ages!
Les Blank, Alice Waters, and Natalie Chanin