For many years, I have been working as a teacher's assistant during the February and July Martha Pullen Schools. However, the first week of February, I was privileged to teach pre-day classes during the February 2010 School. On Monday, I taught my Chenille Poncho; Tuesday, I had a full class for Machine Appliqué Techniques; Wednesday, we made the Court Jester Christmas Stocking out of lime green silk dupioni. Once the School started on Thursday, I was one of the assistants for Kari Mecca. I always have so much fun meeting the ladies and working at the school. Don't get me wrong - it is a LOT of work, but I LOVE it! 
Before the School started, my husband Allen and I went over on Sunday to set up my merchandise in the Bernina Hospitality Room. Robin Parker of Robin's Sewing Shoppe in Birmingham, Alabama was gracious enough to allow me to have one long wall all to myself. I've included some pictures of our displays.
On Friday night of the School, there is always a fashion show and dinner banquet. Students, teachers, and assistants can submit projects (e.g., children and adult garments, quilts, etc.) to be modeled during the dinner. I submitted two garments this time. The first one is this sweet little dress by Creations by Michie, pattern #131. The collar has coordinating circles appliquéd around the outer edge. This technique was one of the techniques that I taught during my Tuesday class. I also submitted my "monkey outfit". This pattern is Riley from Bonnie Blue Designs, which I lengthened so that the monkey would fit. I decided to hang the monkey from the center of an "O" and embroidered "olivia" on top. 
