Swaps

Enjoy swaps? Participate in several yearly? What's your favorite? I don't join in many swaps, but one has got me captivated. I am a sucker for totes, pouches, purses, etc. The PLPS (Pretty Little Pouch Swap) found on Flickr currently in its 6th round, I have truly enjoyed so much. I am not at all interested in what I see out there in most swaps, I say most becuase I obviously havent seen them all. Some swaps are too traditional, others swap items too often. Im not interested in having a swap event every month, even every other month, to me that would get old FAST! However I love that almost everyone in this swap is very MODERN and very creative. I love the mosaics, the fabric, and the time that seems to be put into the timing of the swap as well as the members of the group and their abilities. Dont be afraid if you are new to sewing. They have different skill levels to choose from so that you dont have to feel intimidated with the strong skills of other sewers. It is a really fun swap, so if you haven't checked it out before...do so. Sew What if you are a beginner, everyone has to start somewhere.

How the years go by

Decided today that I would look back to see when the last time I put my ink to paper, or fingers to keyboard in this case. Wow, it's been a while since I updated my blog. I want to do better. I want to be one of those that use this means of connection daily...however I am not that good at keeping to habits. Nope 2013 will not bring any resolutions to blog daily, but I can say that I do want to put a good solid effort to it...along with some other things. I hope that 2013 has lots of good things in store for not only me, but for all my family, friends and social network connections. Sew what If I cannot stick to a solid resolution, 2013 will come regardless of whether I do so or not. Goodbye 2012, all in all you were a good year!

Sew you think you can blog?

Obviously it has been a while since my last blog post. Sew what's the special occassion one might ask? This weekend close to one year from the date I finally finished my T shirt quilt. Started it in June 2011 and I finally put the binding on it July 1, 2012. Not sure what took me so long, poor thing has been pieced for so long, I finally quilted it earlier this year. I wanted it to have a scrappy look and finally its done. I am happy that I have chosen a hobby and stuck with it so long. For all that know me well, know this is a great achievement. Along the way I have learned alot, and have met many of who I believe will be LIFELONG friends! Sew what if it has taken me more than a year, I have learned the gradification is in the trip not in the destination. Til next time.

Labor Day is no longer a day of REST

Even though I was off work, Labor Day turned out to be a very BUSY day. I brought all three of my machines out of my sewing room and invaded the dining room as if I was a alien exploring a new planet. I also setup shop with the laptop and all of my unfinished projects around me. I still had room for the one machine that remained in my sewing area as well as enough room for two friends...since it was such a rainy day, I didnt actually invite the friends but they were there in spirit.....& on facebook cheering me on. Well, to keep things short and sweet, I just dropped in to say Hello....Sew what If I spent the entire day inside due to rain....keep me focused and working on my many unfinished projects.

T Shirt passion

Suppose to wait until class to do anything further to my T shirts...but I AM TOO EXCITED! Of course I have gone out on a limb and started working on my T shirt quilt did I say on my own...without further instruction which is kinda like my work self but not my home self. However...In my defense...I want to finish this thing so I can move onto other projects so I must keep going...forward progress...isnt that what it's all about? Thats my excuse, anyways. So what if I am the only person who doesnt listen to the teacher...unless I screw up something ROYAL, I will be the head of the class..or at least ahead of the class.

T Shirt Quilt

Started my T shirt quilt this week. I am very excited. So far I have 4 squares cut and interfaced. The first T shirt quilt will be a Christian theme with shirts I plucked from thrift stores around town...one is special which belonged to my honee. I hope to share more pics soon. Sew what if I cannot wear them anymore, at least they will keep me comfy warm while watchin the boob tube!

Memorial Day Weekend....no sew so far

Memorial Day weekend so far as been a no sew zone. Friday night we started moving stuff out of the music room. On Saturday morning, what was left got moved into the living room and our bedroom. We started the day off right...construction. We removed a portion of the plaster ceiling in the room and purchased material to create a drop ceiling out of drywall. I learned alot. Within that same day we had the ceiling up, tape and compound filling the spaces between the drywall and over the nail holes. On Sunday morning, Josh got up early and added another coat. Next step, let it dry....sand...and paint. We are going to also paint the room while we have all of the stuff out of it. Next it will be turned into a bedroom for Dominic. I think he is excited to get his own room...We hope that will stop some of the bickering between him and his younger brother. Sew what If I havent been able to sew as single item this weekend, If it leads to one less brotherly fight its worth it.....right? Right? Come one tell me I am right. LOL Happy Memorial Day.