Slow Going Sewing

I cut out my muslin for this shirt (the sleeveless version) a month ago or so, but I only finally got around to sewing it up yesterday! ugh!!! but that's how it goes with me. i think i put it off for so long cuz i really do not like the muslin material i am using. this being my first muslin i couldn't get past the material. but now that i have done it i see the wisdom in doing one up. and since i'm quite a bit larger than i was when last i sewed for myself it was well worth it. i noted on the pattern pieces where i need to make adjustments and am so excited to cut out this pattern in my "real" material.

A Few Cards

Here's a few cards I finally uploaded some cards I made and sold. Most were Mother's Day cards.

Where's My Mojo???

its gone! vamoosh! outahere! bye-bye!

i hope it returns. in my mind, i'd really like to get going on a few projects, but i just don't have it in me right now. a friend asked me the other day what i was working on and i had to answer: nothing, nada, nope! i had started knitting a dishcloth last month but the #1 son got ahold of it and tore it off. i cut out the pattern for my muslin, but i'm really not liking the muslin fabric. first time doing a muslin so i'm having a hard time getting motivated to pursue it. and yet, i really love the fabric that i got for the real thing and just need to do this. sigh .... and i really, really need some new tops. wouldn't that motivate you? since my fullblown mother's day card crafting i haven't made any more cards. oh, i've dabbled a little, stamping a few images that need coloring, but no creative putting together of anything. the mojo is just not with me. neither is the "force"!

maybe i'll blame it on the great summer weather, the outdoors calling my name, the bike rides i've been taking, the walks after dinner with the family and the picnics.

til next time, happy crafting!

Pattern Review

I have been itching to start sewing again. I have 2 patterns picked out to start with. Easy shirts for myself. I haven't sewn a shirt for myself in years! I'm hoping its like riding a bike and I pick it up easily. I still need to decide on fabric and am looking for something in my stash.

So on the suggestion of a blogger/sewer I admire, I joined pattern review. What a wealth of information. I looked up both patterns I'm planning on using and found reviews that were positive. I'm so relieved. So any mistakes I make will be my own!

Til next time ....

Anyone Out There???

If anyone out in bloggy land is reading my blog, you might have noticed that I have been adding alot of sewing blogs to my blogroll. I have found a whole host of wonderful seamstresses that have amazing talent, skills and creativity. And I am jealous! I read their blogs and drool over their finished seams, flawless zippers and ingeneous ideas and shortcuts.

Check out any of the ones on my blogroll that catch your eye. You won't be disappointed. And because I have nothing of my own, I'm leaving you with this tutorial for a messenger bag. I need another bag and this one looks fun. Want to try it with me?




Happy Crafting!

ooops!

ooops! the summer post was suppose to be published on my other blog. oh well ... since i mention my card making i'll leave it. and you get a peak into my life. enjoy!

Summer???

Today and yesterday we have been in the mid 80's. Spring lasted 2 days I think. Actually, tomorrow will be in the mid 50's so I think spring is coming back. I hear of other places in the country having snow, and California breaking record temps. I'm not sure about global warming/cooling or whatnot, but something strange seems to be happening.

But the longer I live, the more convinced I am that the Lord God Almighty is in control. I wanted to post another WFW, but my computer is still not quite right and I haven't reloaded my pictures onto the machine. And I kinda need pics in order to do WFW, ya know?

My cardio workouts have been going well. I walked 5x last week and am shooting for 5x again this week. Hubby has promised me a professional pedicure if I complete 4 weeks of cardio 5x each week, so I am extra motivated to make it happen.

I have also been making cards. Lots of Mothers Day cards that I'm sending to my sister for her to sell at her school. A few thank you cards and some b-day cards as well. The last few times I've worked on the cards, they have really fallen together. Love that!

Last night, we went to a nearby park. It was so pleasant, and crowded! Who knew all these people would have the same idea. Thankfully, it is a large park. Lots of places for the kiddos to play, lots of picnic tables with people having bar-b-q's and b-day parties. A "beach" volleyball game was in play when we got there, teens playing frisbee on the grass, the nearby tennis courts in full use. Bikers, walkers, and skateboarders were all around. Mike and I had time to chat and relax on the grass and Joe had fun going down the slides. I defintely recommend going to parks in the spring and summer. Esp when one lives in a crackerjack box of an apt.

Til next time ....