Our last Domestic Class for the year will be Nov. 15th. This is a FUN class! You will learn how to make live arrangements that will last for weeks, some could last all the way from Thanksgiving to Christmas. These arrangements could be for mantles, table centerpieces, doors or mailboxes. This
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I had a delightful time with these families Tuesday at our Domestic Class. Thank you, Susan for driving 2 1/2 hours for this class!!! I am blessed to have met you, I hope we can do it again sometime! [gallery order="DESC" columns="4"]
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Next Tuesday for our domestic class we are learning Basic Cake Decorating. Cake decorating has probably been the most profitable skill I've learned. Not only have I a saved a bunch of money by always being able to make our own cakes, but by making cakes for other people as gifts, cak
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We had a GREAT time at the soap making class today. Olivia taught this one. [gallery order="DESC"] Next week's class is Sewing for the Home. Today is the last day to register for that class.
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We had a great Domestic Class Tuesday when we did rag quilting. Here is one of the students with her bright and happy rag quilt. All she had to do was the snipping part after she got home. Now that is a good day's work! You can see my tutorial for rag quilting HERE! Next week it's S
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Don't forget to check out our Domestic Classes and register on time! Today is the Rag Quilting class. This is one of the easiest quilting classes you can take. Looking forward to seeing some of you there. :) Perfect class for beginners. $15 per person Date: Sept. 13, 2011 Time: 10-2
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Yesterday I announced Olivia's 12 Week Basic Culinary Class, and today I have updated the Domestic Class schedule. Rag Quilting Soap Making Patchwork Quilting Sewing for the Home Hand Quilting Basic Cake Decorating Kitchen Sewing How to Make Live Greenery Arrangement
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Being able to cook well is one of the most important skills everyone should know, especially homemakers. Not only does food fill your mouth with wonderful flavors and your home with rich aromas, but is also meets one of the basic needs of every human-being. Whether in a time of celebration,
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I received this from the mom of one of my Domestic Class students. Isn't she cute?! Kathy, Here is the promised picture of Mia's quilt. She LOVES it and sleeps with it at night. Her bed looks adorable with this and the princess pillowcase she made at your earlier class. Keep up
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Today's Domestic Class was Rag Quilting. The girls did a great job! It's WONDERFUL when moms lend a helping hand! Mia is ALWAYS excited to sew something...anything!!! Although her attention span in not very long and her mom had to help her a lot, her mom realizes the importance of encou
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This morning's Domestic Class went very well. The next class will be Rag Quilting Sept. 28!
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I've added two more classes to the schedule. If you are interested please register now. Basic Cake Decorating $10 per person Location: Branchville, AL Get directions HERE! Tuesday, August 31, 2010 Registration Deadline: August 28, 2010 Time: 9-12 Bring: One baked cake, any siz
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My daughter, Olivia, always teaches our soap making class, but today she was sick, so I had to fill in. Even though I have made it with her several times I've never had to teach it on my own. But I think I did OK, I only had to call her once to ask her a question. ;o) Yes, I talk with my hands
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Today's Domestic Class started with a lesson in hand quilting. This is sweet Jamie, who is 8 years old, I just want to scoop her up and take her home! Then after lunch was the Hand Embroidery class. I made each girl a little practice piece to help them remember the names of the stitches. Em
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Just a friendly reminder for those of you that are signed up for Tuesday's Domestic Class, it will be held in Branchville, not Ashville. Can't wait to see all of you!!! Hand Quilting $5 per person, Location: Branchville, AL Get Directions HERE! Date: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 Regist
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There has been a little change in some of our Domestic Class schedule. We are re-locating a few of the classes to Branchville (you can get directions here) to make the classes more convenient for the majority of those already signed up. If you have not registered yet but are planning on attending th
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In today's Domestic Class the girls made doll size patchwork quilts. It is good to start off with a small project for beginners, especially when they are so young, this way they can really accomplish something in a day. Younger girls need quick satisfaction. :) Even the moms learned somethi
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Today was our Sewing for the Kitchen Class with a real sweet bunch of girls! Next week (June 22, 2010) will be Patchwork Quilting. There is still time to register for the class, just e-mail me for details. Patchwork Quilting ~Kathy Brodock Perfect class for beginners. $10 per person Loca
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If you haven't registered for the Kitchen Sewing Class for next Tuesday, please do so by Friday, THANKS! Kitchen Sewing Make 2 hanging dish towels, a bag to hold your plastic grocery sacks and cloth napkins. This is a good class for beginners. Fee: $5 per person or $15 per family Location: A
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Today was the kick off of our summer Domestic Classes. Today's class was a sewing class where the students made a pillowcase with french seams and a throw pillow slipcover; these are both great beginner projects. This was one of Alexa's first times to use the machine and she took off with it!
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Soap Making Class will be re-scheduled he for Aug. 24. We will NOT be having class next week. Sorry for the inconvenience.
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Next week will begin this year's classes, if you have not registered for next week's class please do so by FRIDAY (May 28) this week. Sewing for the Home Kathy Brodock Make 2 pillow cases with French seams (French seams are a great technique to know for all kinds of sewing, especially when m
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The 2010 Domestic Class schedule is up for you local folks. If there is anything you'd like to have a class on that is not listed just let us know and we'll see what we can do. Domestic- Being fond of home and household affairs.
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Last Friday was our Sewing for the Home Class. These girls learned how to make slipcovers for throw pillows, fabric linings for baskets and pillowcases with French seams. There is nothing like a good attitude from a student to make the day go smoothly!!! These sisters are alread
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We have some openings for our sewing class this Friday. This is the perfect class for beginners! If you plan to attend please e-mail me. Thanks! Sewing for the Home August 7, 2009 Location: Cedar House, Ashville Time: 9-3
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We had a lot of eager soap makers at our Soap Making Class today. We had students as young as 12 and even two grandmas in attendance! That just goes to show you that you're never too old to learn a new skill! Today's class was taught by Robin and myself, but Olivia was the r
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Today we held our canning class at the home of Sandra and Ana Smith. It was a good day with sweet fellowship and encouragement as these girls learned how to can blueberry jam, tomatoes and vegetables soup. One of the young girls made the comment, "Or you could just buy them (
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Gardening update: Ours is about played out! I am grateful we can by from local farmers!!! A friend of ours who farms delivered 10 dozen ears of corn last night...yeah! I'm off to teach a canning class today as part of our Domestic Classes. I Love sharing homemaking skills. Next we
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Next week begins the 2009 summer schedule for our Domestic Classes. There has been a change in date and time for the Canning Jam class, please make note of that. We are also adding a Soap Making Class. Information is as follows. Please be sure to register on time. Canning To
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For those of you that live locally, we've added a new class to our summer schedule: Keeping the Castle Clean ~Kathy Brodock June 26, 2009 Registration: June19, 2009 Location: Our Home- Highland Lake Fee: $5 per family This is a demonstration class. How to d
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I finally finished the 2009 schedule...so much to do, so little time! ;o) There may be a couple more added, so stay tuned.
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Sure it is easier to go to the store and buy a couple loaves of bread, but there is something about the smell of bread baking in your home. There is something so rewarding in making it yourself and knowing that you are providing good nutrition for your family. Yes, bread machines wor
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It was perfect timing for our Live Greenery Class yesterday as the holiday season is just around the corner. With these arrangements you can decorate for Thanksgiving and Christmas! This is probably one of the most festive yet, EASY and economical projects to do! I am hoping by next week to have a t
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We will hold two fall Domestic Classes and they will be on the same day to try to help with the cost of gas. Posted below are the details. Please be sure to register on time for planning purposes. You are welcome to do one class or both! There are a limited number of scholarships availa
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Today was the last of our summer Domestic Day Camps. This lesson was Rag Quilting. This is the easiest, most forgiving project. It is perfect for beginners. Here is a tutorial I put up last year about Rag Quilting.
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Yesterday, at our Domestic Day Camp, Jane and her sweet daughters taught us how to sew a skirt without a pattern. It was a pretty large group of moms and daughters, which kept our 'instructors' very busy! Jane has devised a method of how to use your
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Yesterday was our Hair Cutting Class with Jerri Richards (in the blue dress). This is definitely a skill that would add to any family's economy. Not only can you cut your family's hair, but if you are good enough you can cut for other people. The White Family were more than gracious to dona
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Here are a few pictures from our Jewelry Making Class during our Domestic Day Camp last week. This was hosted and taught by Jane and her daughters! They did a great job! This week we are doing Card Making! .
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Today was our first Herb Class. One of our teachers was not feeling well so Olivia had the class to teach for herself. In my humble opinion as her mother (OK, hear a little pride puffing up), I must say I think she did a great job. She has had plenty of experience with public speaking, giving 5-8
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This week I had the privilege of spending some time with this sweet family of girls. They learned how to String Quilt on paper. Here they are with their almost finished quilt. It is made of Christmas fabrics. Do you see the smiles on their faces? They are like this all the time. :o) A pure joy to be
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