Monday, June 9, 2008

Domestically Speaking...

Well, I took the plunge into a more domesticated life. I bought my first sewing machine this weekend in hopes to make some window coverings for my living room and bedroom. I practiced making some bibs in order to get the hang of it and I have to say I felt great pride in seeing something functional get created from my use of the machine. Anyway, I have some more practice to do, but I'm really excited about opening up this new world of domestic possibilities. I can see why my mom finds great pleasure in sewing. I would call her a master seamstress, though she might not. I called her yesterday to tell her about my adventures in sewing and she was glad to hear that at least one of her daughters is trying her hand at sewing!




5 comments:

Joy said...

Great work on the bibs! I've been working on a bunch of bibs myself this week (25 of them, in fact, assembly-line style).

Owning a sewing machine comes in very handy.

Melanie said...

Joy - I used a bib that you gave me for Mallory as my pattern. I thought about you while I was sewing!!!

So, why are you making bibs?

Shannon said...

We'll have to have a sewing night some time...I have a few things I've been thinking of making. It would be nice to have the company!

Melanie said...

Shannon - That sounds great!

Joy said...

The bibs are for babies!

But seriously, when I get the urge, I like to make up a bunch to have on hand for gifts. I've never regretted having them already made.

I like your applique idea.