Well, here is the picture of one of my finished projects. Emily is enjoying the tag blanket and will soon be enjoying the cloth diaper that I almost have done.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Finished projects
Well, here is the picture of one of my finished projects. Emily is enjoying the tag blanket and will soon be enjoying the cloth diaper that I almost have done.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Finished projects
Well, I titled this finished projects, yet I have technically only finished one project. The other one is SO CLOSE to being done. I had to get new sewing machine needles last night as I broke two in the process of making my first cloth diaper. I guess I needed the heavy duty needles -- so that's what I bought!
I forgot how completely exhilarating sewing can be. I made my first cloth diaper in less than an hour and that included cutting time. I also made Emily a tag blanket (pictures to come if I can pry it out of her hands!) It is so nice to be able to make something of my own instead of relying on buying it. Plus, I can tailor items to fit our needs. I can't wait to really get sewing! I have patterns to try galore!
As for the family, Dekker is going through is "terrible two's" although he really isn't that bad. He just likes to throw tantrums every once in a while, but luckily he saves these for when he is home -- he is a complete angel when we are in public! As for Emily, she is getting her first tooth (it broke the skin the same day Dekker got his first tooth -- six months and 2 days. Kind of creepy if you ask me!). She is a little crankier than I remember Dekker being, but she is being a trooper and she will get through it! She is 15 lbs, 26 inches already. Growing like a weed!
Well, off to change the needle in the sewing machine and to finish the diaper and sew some more! Pictures to follow!
I forgot how completely exhilarating sewing can be. I made my first cloth diaper in less than an hour and that included cutting time. I also made Emily a tag blanket (pictures to come if I can pry it out of her hands!) It is so nice to be able to make something of my own instead of relying on buying it. Plus, I can tailor items to fit our needs. I can't wait to really get sewing! I have patterns to try galore!
As for the family, Dekker is going through is "terrible two's" although he really isn't that bad. He just likes to throw tantrums every once in a while, but luckily he saves these for when he is home -- he is a complete angel when we are in public! As for Emily, she is getting her first tooth (it broke the skin the same day Dekker got his first tooth -- six months and 2 days. Kind of creepy if you ask me!). She is a little crankier than I remember Dekker being, but she is being a trooper and she will get through it! She is 15 lbs, 26 inches already. Growing like a weed!
Well, off to change the needle in the sewing machine and to finish the diaper and sew some more! Pictures to follow!
Monday, March 8, 2010
Another semi-productive weekend
Semi-productive. I guess that's how I would describe our last weekend. I didn't get anything done around the house, but we were able to head to our hometowns and visit friends and family that we haven't seen in a while. So, yes, semi-productive.
Emily is getting bigger. She is almost 6 months already. No idea where that time has gone! Dekker, well, he is 2 and acting like it. The temper tantrums have started and he is a bit of a brut. Not sure where this is coming from and I definitely don't know how to stop the behavior, so I guess we will see if it gets worse or if he starts to outgrow it. I'm definitely hoping its the latter!
We are still unsure of my job at this point. I may or may not be losing it. That is so hard! I want to look for a new job if I am going to be losing my job, but I don't want to look if I know I will still have my job. Ugh. We shall see what this week brings!
On a brighter note, my mom has let me borrow her sewing machine for a few weeks. This is awesome because I really don't know what I am going to need in a sewing machine and it will let me see what kind of things I want to be making! I have so many patterns I want to try! I finished rearranging the living room this morning so that I can put the sewing machine up. Not sure if its going to be in the living room, or the den, but there is room for it now. Yippee!!!
Now, off to be a little more semi-productive!
Emily is getting bigger. She is almost 6 months already. No idea where that time has gone! Dekker, well, he is 2 and acting like it. The temper tantrums have started and he is a bit of a brut. Not sure where this is coming from and I definitely don't know how to stop the behavior, so I guess we will see if it gets worse or if he starts to outgrow it. I'm definitely hoping its the latter!
We are still unsure of my job at this point. I may or may not be losing it. That is so hard! I want to look for a new job if I am going to be losing my job, but I don't want to look if I know I will still have my job. Ugh. We shall see what this week brings!
On a brighter note, my mom has let me borrow her sewing machine for a few weeks. This is awesome because I really don't know what I am going to need in a sewing machine and it will let me see what kind of things I want to be making! I have so many patterns I want to try! I finished rearranging the living room this morning so that I can put the sewing machine up. Not sure if its going to be in the living room, or the den, but there is room for it now. Yippee!!!
Now, off to be a little more semi-productive!
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Gainfully unemployed?
So, it looks like my job will be coming to an end in about 4 weeks. Though this saddens me greatly, I am kind of looking forward to the extra time I might have with the kids and to devote to my neglected projects around the house. I am actively looking for a job, but I haven't found anything yet that is a good fit for my talents.
So, I am thinking of embarking on a new adventure. Being that I love crafting, I think I am going to buy myself a sewing machine and see what fun baby things I can make to potentially sell. I am thinking about starting with diapers and blankets and seeing where that takes me! If anyone has any ideas about this -- please feel free to share!
So, I am thinking of embarking on a new adventure. Being that I love crafting, I think I am going to buy myself a sewing machine and see what fun baby things I can make to potentially sell. I am thinking about starting with diapers and blankets and seeing where that takes me! If anyone has any ideas about this -- please feel free to share!
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