Creative Excursion #1

I didn't get a chance to post yesterday, as I came home to my littlest one being sick...On New Years Day, I snuck out to the fabric store for an hour or so. I found some great patterns for $1 each. Got to love that price. On Monday I went to the mall for a couple of hours. Saw some great ideas for fringed purses. I will expand on both of these excursions later, as I know they will inspire several projects.

Happy New Year

It's a brand new year, and though I'm not big on resolutions...I have decided that it is time I start doing more things for myself. I miss posting to my blog. I've got so many projects I want to work on. So here is my plan.

I will work on a new sewing project each week and post about it on Mondays. On Tuesdays I will spend a couple of hours just for myself going on "creative excursions." (Simple Abundance by Sarah Ban Breathnach) This is a time for me to do things I enjoy by myself, like going to the movies, antique store, thrift store, beach or mall. {Mondays and Tuesdays are my days off, so I have time to myself while the kids are in school}. I'll tell you about my excursions on Wednesdays. On Fridays, I'll tell you about what Inspires me, this may be what I will be working on for my nest weeks project.

Look for my first project next week. I think I will keep it simple, like the ruffled apron I spoke of a while back. First things first...I need to take my serger to the repair shop. I think it needs a simple adjustment. It is making a chain, but not pulling the fabric through. Here's the thing, it drives me crazy sewing when I can't finish all the edges. I guess I could do Hong Kong finish, but the serger is so much quicker.

Lesson Learned

I'm so frustrated with myself this week. I went to a local thrift store. There was a great wool coat with short sleeves for about seven dollars. I didn't get it because the buttons were tight and so were the sleeves; however when I was at the fabric store the next day I found and bought great new closures, unfortunately when I returned to the thrift store the coat was no were to be found. I should have known better. I'm sure my daughter could have worn it for years if I couldn't figure out how to make it fit me better. Lesson learned. Don't pass up on a great find. So now now I'm on the hunt for fabric...I'll make my own.

Longing to Sew

I've had a huge desire to sew lately. I don't have a sewing area set up in the new house as of yet, but I do have my portable sewing machine with me. I bought some great fabrics sew sew a couple of aprons, knowing they would be fast gratification; however, Halloween costumes have prevailed. I'm half way done on the first one (I have three to four, depending on if my sister still needs help!). Pictures to follow....Happy Sewing!

An Unintentional Break

I'm not sure why I haven't written in so long. When I realized it had been a while, I thought maybe I should start over...and then I waited even longer. Much has been happening...I feel I will be returning soon. Lots of Love.

I Love a Deal!

My soon-to-be eleven year old daughter tried out for wresting yesterday. One of the mothers asked if she was a tomboy. I would have to say no. When she first asked to try out, I thought why? Her father had done quite well-going to nationals and coaching, but that was before she was born. So I asked. She said, "she could beat up the boys without getting in trouble."



So last night I was on a mission to find tight fitting long shorts. I ended up going to the sports store even though I had a ten dollar card I'd received in the mail for Kohls. There just weren't any shorts in her size. So with a package of undershirts on sale for Phoebe and a clearanced black flower pin, I spent a whooping .98cents(on what would have normally cost twenty-two dollars!). I love a deal!!

And it looks great on my hat!!

Are You a Lucky Girl?

I often hear how bad things are right now and I am ever grateful for abundance that has found me anyway. Yes many of us have deleted extras from our lives and made changes, but I think that only shows us what is really important. Don't live your life thinking in lack, because that is what you'll end up with. Always say thank you and be grateful!

I have a book, Life Lessons Learned While Shopping by Amanda Ford. In part, page 56 says: Oh, What a Luck Gal I Am!

If you can answer true to any of the following statements,

you a a fortunate woman with much to be thankful for.

You give your clothes away when you stop liking

them instead of wearing them until they fall apart.

Sometimes while shopping you buy things you hadn't

planned on just because you want them.

You wash your face with a different soap

than on your body.

My point is we are all probably a lot luckier than we think. Life is not as bad as we often make it out to be. Enjoy what you do have!