Happy 2013

 

 

I really don't want to go back and see the last time I posted.

Its shameful, I know.

 

 

But its a new year! Yeah!

Its hard to believe that 2013 is here.

My biggest moment this year (I think) will be my oldest daughter graduating from high school.

I won't go there, as I'd prefer to save the tears for another day.

But, it's such a huge milestone and I am so proud of her.

Anyway, no tears.

 

I really hate new years goals. I think one time I have managed to accomplish what I set out to do.

All the other times either I didn't get it done, or I forgot whatever the goal was.

Probably about 2 weeks after I made it! LOL

 

But, still, its what people do, right?

And if its here, on my blog, I'll be slightly more accountable. I hope.

 

 

• Blogwise, I'd really like to get back to posting more often. I'm going to try for at least once a week and see how I do.
• Personally, its that never ending battle with the scale. I'd like to lose 10 pounds. Again.
• To go along with the weight loss, I'd love to find some kind of exercise that I can fit into my daily schedule.

 

Sewing....here we get a little more complicated.

UFO's are big on the list this year.

• I have my Valentine's quilt top that needs layered and quilted.
• Allie's quilt needs quilted, I pin basted it yesterday.
• Sew Spooky needs finished and then quilted
• Swoon.....maybe I can make this a BOM project and get some progress done on it, I only have 2 blocks completed.
• Sew more bags this year. Different bags. Fun bags.
• And maybe put a few things in my etsy store. You know, the one I've had for years and never done anything with!

 

Happy New Year!

May 2013 bless you in many ways!

 
 

 



Friday Night Sew In

I didn't actually sign up for the Friday Night Sew In.

Most times, when I do, I end up forgetting.

Plus, I am really not a night time sewer.

But, I am having a hard time adjusting to a baby in my house all day so I get no sewing done and NEED to start sewing at night.

I love that baby, but she is truly a distraction of the best kind!

So, the to-do list get's longer, the time (until christmas) get's shorter.

Feels like the story of my life! LOL

 

But, last night, I didn't sign up for the FNSI for a good reason.

It was my 19year anniversary.

Yep, 19! I don't feel old enough to be married that long, and have a daughter graduating from high school, but its the truth.

So, hubby and I went out to dinner and I knew I wouldn't feel like sewing later on.

Except I did. Feel like it. So I did. Sort of.

 

My birthday is Thursday, yep, thanksgiving day. It falls on thanksgiving more often then I like.

So, knowing what I was getting, I begged to open my gifts early.

And, look:.

 

 

What a surprise!

Noooo, not really, I picked it out, but I am so excited about it!

I have wanted a serger for years, but was intimidated by them and really not sure how much I will use it.

I spent 3 hours learning to thread it last night. I didn't sew a thing, except for some scraps as I tried it out. BUT I FIGURED OUT THE THREADING!!!!!!

OMGosh, yeah!!! Today, I will be sewing on it.

I'm quite happy with my FNSI results :)

Trick Or Treat

Parisian Showgirl

She didn't go trick or treating, but this was at the halloween party the previous weekend

Captain America

Yes, I made most of this costume. We both loved how it turned out!

Katniss

If you have to ask who? then I suggest you go read The Hunger Games.

Yes, its a kids book but an excellent read. 

 

 The Grim Reaper

The typical boy costume. By the end of trick or treating, he had no gloves, no mask, no scythe, and the hood was pushed off his head.

 

 

Hope you had a Happy Halloween!

Frankenstorm

Frankenstorm.

That's what they're calling it here.

My hubby is calling it The Perfect Storm.

Have you ever seen that movie? I can't quite list it as one of my favorites, but I do like it alot.

 

Hurricane from the south.

Cold front from the north.

And a wintry storm from the west.

Sounds bad, doesn't it?
Check this out:

 

We're right in the middle of the east coast.

That black dot by Tuesday, yep, that's us.

They're saying its going to ruin Halloween, boy won't my kids be unhappy.

Good thing I bought candy they like to hand out, as that may be all they're getting.

 

In the meantime, we prepare.

Hubby is finishing up taking down the pool. The deck has already been cleared for the winter.

I need to run to the store and get some essentials, but I did major grocery shopping last week, so we're ok there.

 

Hope you stay safe, dry and warm!

 

 



Some Halloween Sewing

Here are a few goodies for your eyes

 

This apron was actually sewn back in September. I think. I pinned it last fall and never found the time to make it, although I did buy the fabric. So, this fall it made a reappearance and I got it done!

Since I stole borrowed the idea from someone's etsy site, I didn't have a pattern, so I just kind of made due, combined 2 different patterns and voila, here it is.

Here is the original:

Pretty close, right? I love how it turned out and it makes me feel cute when I wear it :)

 

In other halloween news:

 

 

Over the summer I became obsessed with making these kitchen towels that hang on the oven handle.

No more towels on the floor. Or the stove. Or the counter. No more searching for one when your hands are dripping wet.

The two towels on the right are from Jen. You may remember that she made them for me last year for our Santa Sack Swap. They used to look like this:

I just added the strips of fabric at the top to make them hangable. Hope you don't mind Jen!

 

And, last but not least, a project I made last year that I don't think I ever shared:

A folded star pot holder, pattern courtesy of Moda Bake Shop.

This hangs above my stove, and although I don't use it as a pot holder, it certainly could be! Its nice and thick!

 

That's it for today, thanks for stopping by!