serious sewing

Wow!  What a girl can do with a whole extra hour in her day!  I love daylight savings time because kids don't have a clue...they still get up at the same time only it is 5am instead of 6am.  Super!  Sunday afforded me an opportunity that I have been waiting for going on 3 weeks now.  Some serious sewing. 

By serious, I mean pulling your hair back in a bun with a headband serious.

Serious sewing means setting the mood for creativity, and clearing off all the unnecessary clutter.  Careful though, that last step may eat up all your time :)

(that cup was  filled with hot cider- for about 2 minutes apparently Hannah didn't get the memo that stated I was doing some serious sewing ALONE.)

Serious sewing is usually devoted to projects that will be given away.  When I sew for myself I wing it.  Everything is a bit more reckless.  But, when you are doing some serious sewing- there is much more measuring and careful cutting, more pinning and ironing. More thought and planning are involved thus more concentration is required.  One has to be in the right mood for serious sewing.  Tedious, not adventurous.

Here is what came out of my "serious sewing"

Two lovely slings for two lovely mamas.  They provided the fabric-I provided the seriousness (and the sewing).  Whew! Sewing a big rectangle takes a lot of concentration these days.  The last couple of projects were the "I-am-flooring-the-presser-foot-and-it-is-still-not-going-fast-enough" kind of projects. (I promise that I don't drive like a sew- at least most of the time).  So, slowing down, taking one's time, really plotting out the course pays off. Something that actually turns out! Serious sewing.

what to do?

What does a girl do when she is so overwhelmed by the messiness of her house that she doesn't know where to start?

(can't believe I just posted that picture!)

Does she whip up a couple cute aprons for her children hoping that it will inspire them to tackle their rooms?

Does she make fun little "to do" lists that are pink and give them the satisfaction of crossing things off as they go along?

Hmmm good ideas, but better yet-

she sends them outside to "help" Dad!!! You can see how much he appreciates that!

Okay, now I am rolling up my sleeves and digging in!!! (right after a I have another cup of coffee.)

and the winner is...

Well, I know the suspense is killing you (all 4 of you who left comments)- so the winner is.....Gracie!  Her name was picked out of the cup by Hannah.

What does she win???

One little place mat and 4 matching napkins.  Enjoy !!

It is difficult making something for someone you don't really know.  I'd much rather add special little touches to a project that I know the recipient will appreciate.

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