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February 22, 2010

What I Did Today

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Otherwise known as: When the Doctor Says to Be Still and Rest, She Means It

So, I’m home recovering today, and after everyone left the house, I was feeling like a fraction of my former self, which, to me, meant that I should go ahead and get things done.

I’m not a good sitter.

Also, the next few discs of Battlestar Galactica aren’t arriving until tomorrow.

So, I pulled out the fabric and decided to get sewing.

Here’s my machine (thank you, Bonnie!).  I got her threaded up and was ready to go!

I had a hard time deciding what to do, but knew it would be something relatively small.

I went with cash budget envelopes.

Currently, I have bank envelopes that I use to stash cash for things we save up for, like vacations, birthdays and Christmas, and our Disney Fund.  (No plans to go to Disney, but I’m saving so when it’s time, we’re prepared!)

I had seen some cute fabric cash envelopes online, and thought it might be a good first project.

I think they came out pretty well!

Not too ambitious, but just right for today.

Then, I figured I better get to work with Monkey Girl’s birthday cake, as the big day is tomorrow.

While I was baking the cake, I decided to make some chocolate chip cookies, as well.

After that, I was exhausted.

Like, couldn’t keep my eyes open exhausted.

So, I went to bed and slept for three hours.

When I woke up, I felt like I had been hit by a truck.

More specifically, I felt like my nose had been hit by a truck, and I suddenly realized that this recovery is going to be a lot like c-section recovery.

Even though I felt fine to do the stairs in the moment when recovering from the c-sections, a few hours later, I was feeling the effects.

Same thing here, although I do find it hard to see the connection between sewing and baking and my nose.

Can’t argue the pain, though.

So, I got a lot done today, but tomorrow, I’ll follow doctors orders and just rest.

Eyes on the prize.

A little rest now will equal feeling fabulous later on.

Although, maybe a little sewing tomorrow wouldn’t be TERRIBLE!

Possibilities

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I pulled out the sewing machine this morning, pulled out all of my fabric, and now am just looking at it, trying to figure out what to do with it.

So, I’m faced with possibilities, but am not even sure where to start.

I’ve been checking out all these awesome blogs where people are making the coolest crafts, but I’m not quite sure where to start.

Part of it is, I’m sure, because I’m not really steady on the sewing machine, but I’m committed to doing this on the machine since I have it out.

I’m thinking I want to make something for Monkey Girl.

Hmmm…

I’ve got time.  I’m not at work today, as I continue to recover, and I’m trying to be relatively still, as it still hurts a lot when I move my face.

Maybe today I’ll just consider the possibilities and tomorrow I can sew.

We’ll see.

Any suggestions?

February 20, 2010

My Girl, the Seamstress

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Monkey Girl had a Girl Scout sewing class today. 

It was Sewing II, but she wasn’t a part of this troop for the Sewing I class, so they weren’t going to let her participate because she wasn’t there for the session where they learned how to use the machines.

In the end, though, they let her participate.

All by herself, she  made this skirt, that can double as a tube top.

She sewed in the elastic and the ribbon, sewed the seam…

Again, she did it all.

I’m so proud of her!

Guess there’s no excuse not to bust out that new sewing machine and get this sewing show on the road!!!

December 19, 2009

Need Another Recommendation From You

Okay, my faithful readers…  You all had some great insight and information on what my next vehicle should be.

Some of you responded here, some of you e-mailed me, and some responded via Facebook.

Put it all together, and I definitely have a lot to consider and research.  Great information.

Smart people read this blog.

I’m hopeful you can be just as helpful with my latest dilemma.

I need a sewing machine.

I love to sew.

I’m in the midst of sewing a gift for someone (can’t really go into details until I’m done and the gift has been given, although I don’t think the recipient reads the blog, but I don’t know for sure, so…you get it, right?)

Again, I love to sew.

I could be much more prolific if I had a sewing machine.

Before my father or mother responds with a “Um, excuse us Amy, but we bought you a sewing machine for Christmas about ten years ago,” let me explain.

My very generous parents bought me a sewing machine about ten years ago for Christmas.  However, it was a pretty fancy machine and was for embroidery sewing. 

I could never figure the darn thing out.

I even used my best bud, Erin’s, mom as sewing machine tech support, but even with her wisdom, I couldn’t make it work.

So, two years ago, I sold it to my friend, Darlene, who has been making great use of it.  I’m thrilled that she is able to use it, because I could never figure the darn thing out.

What I need, at this point, is a sewing machine for dummies.  I need a machine because it takes me forever to do all of my sewing by hand, but I need an easy machine because I’m a sewing machine idiot.

Technology, I’m a wiz.

Mechanics, I’m a total dweeb.

I had considered getting a “My First Sewing Machine” under the guise that it was a gift for Monkey Girl, who also loves to sew, but then I realized, perhaps I should get something a bit more sophisticated.

So, does anyone have recommendations on an easy-to-use sewing machine?  I don’t need to do anything fancy.  Just make my quilts, mend my clothes, sew some new clothes, and teach Monkey Girl how to make her own little quilts and pillows on the machine.

Please help.  My Grandma Lawrence is looking down on me, shaking her head at my sewing machine inadequacy. 

Help a girl out.

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