Projects

Yes a New Year is encroaching and usually at this time one makes a "resolution." Well, my resolution I guess started when I started this blog. And lo and behold after a few weeks and/or months I have failed at my resolution. Although I never wrote down any goals for myself. Maybe that was my problem, they were all in my head? Well there are many things in my head, and maybe they got misfiled. So I am not one to indulge in the commercialization of "New Year's Resolutions", but maybe a small goal. One that makes time for just me and gives just me some satisfaction, as well as someone else a home made item to enjoy. My husband of whom I just adore, surprised me with a sewing machine for Christmas. Nothing too fancy. But it is just perfect.

Since we have a daughter, now I can overwhelm her with goodies from my creative hand. First thing? A Pillowcase Dress and fabric shoes to match. Yes. Super adorable. She isn't walking yet, so I am still able to get away with plain fabric for her shoes. Soon though I might have to get the nobly stuff for the soles. You know the kind that is on the kids footed pajamas. I got the free patterns from a website you can find here. Really great photos and great patterns and templates. I still consider myself a beginner, even though I have made my children each a quilt, some fleece blankets and a pioneer costume for my son (12months old). Just yesterday I did my first buttonhole! I have been using a sewing machine since early elementary, and I had never made a buttonhole. Seriously. It was so much easier than I imagined. I think it was my machine though. It has a foot, and easy to follow directions. "One step" is what the sales guy told my husband. Now if only I could find more free time to indulge in my mounds of scrap fabric.