Thursday, August 12, 2010

Lookie what I made:


Okay, so I was all set to post this little diddy:

I Got Nothing...
Seriously. I'm absent over here because I've got nothing to offer. In a way it's a bit alarming, but in more ways it's been liberating. I do feel some creativity and ambition eeking it's way back in though. I've been making lists, bookmarking inspiration, doing some daydreaming and finding time to surf the web a little. But mostly, I'm just mommy-ing. There's two weeks left of life as we've known it to be for the past 2 and a half months and we're working our free time over here. I even spent a bit of last week moseying back to the beach on a whim (with just 1 kid... Talk about liberating!). While I'm over here hanging doing I-don't-know-what, you keep on rocking it. I'd love it if you stay tuned... Who knows what's to come!
Then I went to a sewing class last night. Oh yes, this never-touched-a-sewing-machine gal took a class. I'm not kidding either. The extent of my sewing skills are to sew a button back on using my handy dollar store plastic sewing kit. I can't remember the last time I tried something that was so out of my comfort zone (maybe it was starting a blog. Ha!). It was so fun! Although learning to sew is on my bucket list, it definitely wasn't on the immediate to do list. It totally wasn't my idea and I even thought about canceling due to scheduling issues. (Thanks, Jennifer, for making it happen!) I thoroughly enjoyed it and I feel reenergized. I'm sure I'm not going to be a stellar seamstress, as I had the hardest time just remembering to put down the foot or boot or whatever it's called... And I actually had an apron at home to compare it to made by my friend for a show we did, and mine paled in comparison (really, it did)... Oh, and I see that pesky string hanging there... BUT it was such a neat experience learning something new, and I'm super proud (just so happen to be wearing it now :-) and pumped to do more.

Any ideas on what I should create next?? Okay, okay. First I should go back to class a few more times.

9 comments:

Kelli said...

I was JUST thinking that I need to take a class because I haven't gotten my machine out since my last class. I want to really learn to sew. I love your creation and I hope you go back for another class. There are endless possibilities.

Jenny said...

You are inspiring me to get my machine out too. I can't see the pics but will check it out as soon as I get home. Glad you loved it!

Mary said...

Good for you!

Anonymous said...

I had a great time at class - I feel ridiculously confident to try many other sewing projects - I think my enthusiasm may outweigh my skills :)
Jennifer

Jemm said...

Good for you! It's really cute. I've been lacking for material lately too... dog days of summer!

A House and Home said...

it's a beaut!

Charity said...

Fabulous!! It looks great - good for you for stepping outside your comfort zone. Sewing tote bags & the like are always a good beginner project, I find. There is a book called One-Yard Wonders, all little projects using one yard of fabric, that might inspire you, too. Have fun! :o)

Young Sophisticates said...

It looks wonderful!! Inspiring!

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kasey said...

I love it!!