Sewing for Cherubs

Power Shopping

Did you know that it is possible to find a dress, shoes, and accessories in under 60 minutes the day before a big event? Yeah, I wouldn't have believed it either, if I hadn't just done it. I'm off to the ball. Viva la procrastination!

Under the Weather

Now that I have reclaimed my chair, I can blog a little more. Today is a dreary day, weather-wise at least. Cold, a bit icy, cloudy, gray. Seems like the right kind of day to admit something that I always find hard to admit: I am sick. Nothing serious, mind you, just one of those winter colds that grabs you and refuses to let go. I know, I know, the Mom-of-the-house is not allowed to get sick.  But there you have it.

My evenings this week have largely been spent going staring at the TV (gotta catch Idol, ya know) and then going to bed early, instead of working like a busy bee in my sewing room. I just haven't had the energy.  So... if you were planning on stalking my Hyenacart next Wednesday (and can I say that I love you if you were?), you'll have to wait just one more week. I'm going for a really fun monsters/aliens/robots theme, and it's just going to take me a bit longer to pull it all together. 

Thank you for your patience, and pass the Kleenex!

My Hands

My Hands....

...are usually busy.

...can thread my coverstitch machine in 30 seconds flat.

...are abundantly freckled.

...pour juice and fix snacks, many times a day.

...love to fold fabric; laundry, not so much.

...can play the piano (poorly).

...could use a manicure.

...willingly turn the pages of the same children's books over and over.

...make mistakes.

...create beauty.

The Need to Create

It occurs to me that those of you who are reading my little blog (thank you!) might want to get to know me a little bit. So tonight I thought I would tell you about something that drives me.

When I was small I almost always had paper and pen in hand, drawing little pictures and writing stories and poems. I kept blank books and filled them with all sorts of drawings, lists, ideas, and thoughts.

I think many of us, when we become adults, lose touch with the part of ourselves that needs to be artistic. Caught up in life's constant obligations, we may never take the time to just create something and enjoy the process.

One of the reasons I love sewing so much is that it is an occupation that is creative and artistic, yet at the same time practical. I can create things that are both useful and beautiful. I can meet a need for others, and at the same time feed an important part of my soul.

I find when I have spent time creating, even if it's late at night and I lose a little sleep, my mood is elevated the next day. Certainly my family benefits from that!

Can anyone else relate? Thanks for letting me share my thoughts.