Sew fun!

I decided last year that I wanted to learn to sew. Before last year, I thought sewing was a waste of money and time. Why would anyone sew? It's cheaper to buy clothes than to make them, and it's easier. Thus my decision to never care that I don't sew. Then, one day I decided that it isn't about the clothes, it is about the crafting and the cuteness. And so, I decided that I wanted to learn to sew. I dawdled about thinking about how I should learn to sew for 3 months (or so) until I stumbled across a cheap-o used sewing machine for only $50. I thought that was as good of a price as I was going to find for a functioning good condition sewing machine. I bought it. It sat in my attic for a couple of months until December when I needed to sew a Christmas Tree craft. I pulled it out of the attic... and I sewed. It wasn't easy and it wasn't fun. Back to my attic went the machine. Then I saw a really cute Valentines day runner in a magazine. My mind started thinking about how much fun it would be to have a Valentines day runner. It looked easy enough. I decided that I would try sewing again. I pulled out the machine. I bought the fabric. And in the end, it was OK. I got a decent runner done. Not bad for a beginning project. A bunch of straight lines. Easy enough and it didn't make me feel like a total loser. So, I may try another project in the future, now that my confidence is boosted.

On a happier note, Look at my cute wreath!! I am so glad that I have such a cute friend named Kellie who encourages me to be crafty. I am so happy with the way it turned out. It is such a rich, beautiful color. It is perfect for Valentines Day. We have another wreath in the works, so stay tuned to see a way cute wreath. I should have it posted next week, if I am on the ball!!

And those conversation hearts? Love them. I only had time to sew and stuff a couple today, but there are several more cut and waiting to be finished. They will fill the bowl in the center of my coffee table, totally cute, Valentine-ish, and very kids friendly!

So, if you have ever thought about sewing... give it a try! If I can do it, then the dog next door could do it!