Journal

I got tired of the old journal cover, so I went for this one. I just used simple black cardstock and a sliver sharpie. (I'm kind of into birds these days.)

The Evolution of Mom's Present

It started out as a Christmas present and was a pattern I was planning to invent as it went along. (My favorite way to sew is without a pattern and winging it.) It also started out as orange, but I wasn't pleased with how it looked, so I turned it the other way out which made it unable to be more than a clutch. Although it's super cute, I knew a clutch wouldn't be very useful for my mom. So...another purse for me and onto a new one for mom!


At this point, Christmas had come and gone, so, in hopes of completing a purse for her by her birthday I decided just to go for a pattern. And her birthday came and went, but I was able to crank it out last week and got it to her just a few days after her birthday. I'm glad she likes it!

New Pattern

Here's a purse from my new pattern. Super easy to make and I LOVE the fabric!
Ummm...I think I need to chill out on purses. It's becoming a slight compulsion.

Clutch

Work has been a bit taxing the past few days, so I finally made time to sew in order to unwind. My one rule was that it had to be with fabric I already had. I've already got a huge tupperware container full of fabric scraps...and before I buy more, I need to start using what I have!

Anyway, it took me about 1 1/2 hours to make start to finish. The zipper was NOT my favorite part, but worked out okay. I also accidentally used interfacing that's heavier than the fabric so the inside fabric looks kind of wavy, but no one will see that!


I'll post pictures of our finally-decorated apartment soon!

30 Second Project

Before:

And after:

All I did was sew the front of a greeting card onto a cardstock journal. Easy and fun!

Sick Day

I took a day off of work thanks to this cold bug that's going around. A day in a middle school cafeteria just wasn't what I needed to get better. Instead, I completed Ali's new beds. In our old apartment, he had two chairs that he slept on, but they don't fit into our new place. Dog beds are too expensive, so I just bought a couple of body pillows and some sale fabric. I think he likes the white fleecy one better than the plaid flannel.

Advent Calendar

I feel as though I often jump into things without knowing what I'm getting into. Although it makes everything an adventure, it also usually requires more work than I expect. This project was no exception. I learned how to cross-stitch/embroider, and became the master of cutting squares. I know they're not exactly even, but since when have I been a perfectionist???

Thanks to the Purl Bee for this fun idea. I did change up a few things to "make it my own" and also to spend $15 rather than $150 on this project.

At the moment, it's hanging on a chop stick, but as soon as I get up the courage to brave this cold Atlanta weather (yes, I'm a wimp), I'm going to find a stick to hang it on.

I'm also not sure what to fill the pockets with yet. Chocolate would be fun, but I know I'll be the only one who consumes them. Hmmm, any ideas?