cooking and sewing

I did like to sew and I did like to do a certain amount of baking - not too long or too complicated. I made clothes for the children. The hardest thing I ever made was a snowsuit for Jean, it was a hell of a job. It was made of heavy wool, it was all lined and it was so hard to stitch through. I did not have an electric sewing machine at that time.

I had to make a dress for my Jr. High graduation and my auntie Vic had to come up to help me finish it. It ws made of a satiny fabric and had great big ruffles around it and it was hard work. It was a class project and I got a little behind (not that I had a little behind) but I finished it in time for graduation.

I liked to make cakes because you could be pretty sure of a good result. We made cakes from scratch of course and I made real confectioners sugar frosting. I could also make good pies. I found pie crust generally very easy to make to come out right. I must say I think I cooked quite well. I also made molasses cookies that were quite wonderful. I did fairly good with the cooking business.