The power of those home ec teachers, phew. I had one who told me I'd never learn how to crochet. She was such an unhappy person, I do believe. But I learned to make a mean Welsh rarebit. Only made it once way back then for my family. I think I would have loved wood shop but back in those days girls couldn't take it.
Am looking forward to a photo of your project and a list of how you made it your own.