It seems like these days I'm just not in a reading mood. I think I burnt myself out last year reading over 200 books in one year and this year seems like a good year to focus on other hobbies that I enjoy.
Since moving into our house in early February, I have been cleaning, unpacking, painting, and sewing. I'm sewing again and I could not be more happier. I love creating things with my own hands. Gives me a sense of accomplishment and since we are on a budget I can decorate our home without breaking the bank (I love cheap crafts!).
So with other things going on, I have made an effort to keep myself busy. And busy I have been. I've been sewing all week, creating things. Let me share:
I found this pretty green fabric at one of my local fabric stores for a few bucks. Created a valence, added a little ribbon, and now my kitchen window looks a little more dressed up.
I found this cute pink long-sleeve shirt, but decided since spring and summer are almost upon us that I would turn this into a short-sleeve shirt and use the extra from the sleeves to create the ruffled neckline. This was super simple and gave this shirt a whole new look.
I love pillows, you can never have too many pillows. Found some cheap pillow forms (the two larger pillows) and some cool upholstery fabric and went to town. I free-handed the smaller pillows from the scraps. And there are many more pillows in my future as well.
I have been enjoying my break from reading and it is allowing me some time to explore my other hobbies that I have enjoyed over the years. 2011 has been a year of changes and I like it.
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