My first Wristlet!

If you are like me you tell yourself that no matter what kind of craft skills that you have, you doubt that you can do even the simplest project!  Not too long ago I found this pattern and of course, I had to "pin" it...thinking that maybe one day I would try it. This girl gives great tutorials and I was able to follow it step by step.  Of course there were times when I had to look up terms on the Internet and read my sewing machine manual for "other" know-hows, but I absolutely love this site!  She does a great job of explaining each step.  Just recently, I have decided I need to get back into sewing.  After losing my grandma almost two years ago, I finally have been able to drag out all of the material of hers that I ended up with.  I'm one of those emotional touchy feely girls that even though it's only fabric, it was hers and I don't want to give any of the projects I do with her fabric away!  I know....I might actually be the hoarder my husband believes that I am (I hope he doesn't read this).  So, each piece of this (mostly) is from her fabric stash.  And since this is my first, of course I can't give this away, right?  Anyway, if you are up for the 4 hours it took me (I'm slow), then you can do it!!  I only ripped seams probably 4 times and the zipper was way easier following her directions than what I have been able to find online.  Just remember, take your time....do not rush projects (my downfall).  I even learned about different "feet" on the machine....who knew??  Here are my pics of my lovely new wristlet clutch!  Enjoy!

What do you think????

Rag Quilt

My First Rag Quilts

 

 

 

So my lovely sister-in-law just had the most beautiful babies!!  It was a shock to everyone when, instead of learning that she had only one in there, that there was actually two little heart beats!  I missed her baby shower because I had to work, which actually ended up perfect for me because I had been trying to get myself going on her blankets, but had been procrastinating like I do everything else in my life! So, the day before Thanksgiving and we get the call that they are admitting her because she is dilated to a 6 & her cervix is 100% effaced.  And I thought, "Oh no".  Now, in the meantime, there is company and cooking and visiting with family too, so my time was a little precious.  But, after further ado, I finally succeeded and was able to get it to them before they are in kindergarten...haha!

 

 



There I am in the background with that sweet baby!
Mr. Collin's blanket

 

 

 

 

Little Miss Ellie's