A Kick In The Butt Is What I Needed

It took Mica to kick challenge me to start sewing again.  I have numerous patterns and a large stash of fabric, but no finish projects.  It's been awhile since I've sewed myself anything, yet I find myself still purchasing patterns and fabric (CraZy...I know). 

So, this past weekend, I went through some of my patterns and chose Simplicity 5556 because I am in desparate need of tops and I wanted something easy to break the ice.  Like Mica, I'm going to take it one step at a time.  I will post when completed.

He's Turning 8 !!!

I can't believe my baby will be eight years old this week!!!

Time really does go by fast! I love my stinka.

I've been preparing for his bday celebration for this weekend. He couldn't make up his mind if he wanted to have a bowling or skating party. Since most of his friends did not know how to skate, I suggested we do bowling this time. He really is a good kid (I pray that he remains as such), just busy and VERY talkative.

Not much going on other than it's HOT in the DMV (DC/MD/VA for those who don't know).

I still haven't gotten any sewing in and I need short sleeve tops like crazy. I'm going to allot some time to at least make one top...one top. It's like potatoe chips, you can't just eat one...you just can't make one...make some!

Until the next time...

My Sewing Project 1- B5210

I decided on what my first sewing project for Spring/Summer will be. I was over a girlfriends house and she showed me a dress that she had just brought and it really looked nice on her. Since, I need to add a few dresses to my wardrobe. I used her dress as my inspiration for this project

I chose this dress, view B, as my first project. I am in the process of cutting the pattern out. I will post progress on it and the finish product.

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Mother's Day, I was sick as a dog (why do people say that...where did that saying come from?) Anyway, I was waiting to post one of my mother's day gift to my mom as I didn't want to spoil the surprise if she decided to read my blog. I am going to post pictures later. I made one for my God-mother as well, but hers is a little different. You'll see.

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I signed up today for the 29 Days Giving Challenge. I decided I'll start on Monday, May 19 to give me a chance to think about some of the things I would like to do. I'm looking forward to it. I'm a giving person, but this will be a little different as I must document my giving and it should be 29 Days straight...that's my challenge. Per the rules, you can give anything...time, money, a listening ear etc. Check the site out and signup!

I'M BACCCK!!!

I've been gone longer than I anticipated. I fell into a little depression and was having a tough time shaking it off. I knew I had to get myself together for the sake of my child. I've been reading other blogs and it actually helped me come around...so to speak. I miss my grandmother (probably always will) and I miss my son's father (the good, the bad and the ugly), but as I always say "all things happen for a reason, not by chance". I know God will see me through it all. Okay, moving on before I get depressed again.

Most of my friends and family know I'm a crafty person. One day, I was searching blogs and came across some blogs that I absolutely love! The first I came across was HomemadebyJill. She makes wonderful items. She makes adorable sock animals and the cutiest onesie cookies. Those items are on my list to make. I'm even going to attempt to make a scherenschittes! Jill is taking a break, so I searched for other crafty blogs and stumbled on Real Life: Live & Unscripted . LOVE Adrienne's blog. It's about the things I enjoy doing...sewing, photography and scrapbooking...All in One! She also knits , I crochet...who knows I may be adding knitting to my list of crafty things to do.

If you get a chance, stop past both blogs and tell me what you think. Also, if you know of other crafty blogs along the lines of those I've listed tell me about them and I'll take a visit.