I have been absent from the blog “scene” for sometime, and I apologize. But I have been busy. My last post was about my retirement from my long arm quilting business (at least for the immediate future). But now I have a new career. I have been hired by the Clark County School District (Las Vegas, NV) to teach in an elementary school of 900 students. And I teach them all! I am their new music teacher. I am an Orff specialist (you can google that!) teaching general music to grades Kindergarten to 5th grade. I will also teach choir and a select percussion ensemble. It’s what I did before I became a professional quilter. But I am not done with quilting. So what would a music teacher/quilter do? Make quilts to decorate her classroom, of course! Here is the first. It’s going on the wall next to my classroom door. I’ll be showing a few more of my creations in the next few days.
What every music classroom needs!
Original design by Pam Schoessow
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congratulations on your new job, it sounds really awesome!
your little quilt to greet your students is so happy. I saw music note in the quilting.
I made my daughter quilt wall hanging for her classroom. The students do enjoy the warm welcome. Wishing you the best in the coming year.
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Thanks, Georgia. This will be a big life change for me, and I don’t feel quite prepared yet. But hopefully I will get a lot done in the next few weeks.
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Congratulations! I’m so very happy for you. By the way, I have your last month’s triangle/squares.
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Thanks, Kathy. Will you be at the Bee on Friday? I will try to come.
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Congratulations Pam! Love this quilt, and I am sure your new students are going to love learning from your experience and expertise! Best wishes!
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Too bad I’m not teaching quilting, ha, ha! Thanks for your support, Shelia.
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Love this, Pam. So, have you already moved?
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Not quite. Actually, I’m leaving my hubby here to deal with the house. So I’ll just take off with my suitcase (and lots of books and instruments) in about 3 weeks. Actually it’s kind of appropriate. In September, it will be 37 years ago since I moved here with 2 suitcases–straight from my honeymoon. So this is a BIG change for me. I haven’t had time to think about the life I’m leaving behind. But I believe it is for the best so I can be there for my mom.
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Welcome to Las Vegas, Pamela! My town too.
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Thanks, Sharon. I really enjoy your art. Maybe we could meet up some time.
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That would be great, you can email me at smann45333@aol.com, I’ll give you my phone #.
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