Tuesday, February 12, 2008

First Timer

I just finished my first sewing project! This winter I've been really antsy to do something with my hands. I don't have a hobby, other than cooking, and I've wanted to find something else to help keep me busy. As many people know, my mom is a quiltaholic, so when she was here in January, we went shopping and got all the makings of a quilt. It was so fun choosing fabrics that I really love. And I just happened to have a sewing machine on hand because Mark bought me one right after I had Jake. I have gone back and forth for years on weather or not I want to try sewing, but now that I have, I realize using a machine is really addicting. I started my quilt while my mom was here and I'll be working on that for a long time. I'm really excited about it, but I also wanted to try something that I could finish quickly and see an end result. So I found a simple pattern for a tote bag online and just went for it. Even though it's sloppy I love it! Sewers of America, count me in!

4 comments:

gretchen said...

I love it!!! What an accomplishment!

Full of JOY said...

oooooooooooh my word tara!! did NOT know you were doing this! this bag is amazing!! super cute! i am so in awe of you and your skills...

Heidi said...

How cute!! I need to make one! :) I wish you were nearby so I could borrow your sewing machine! You've inspired me. :)

Stephanie said...

Hi, I'm visiting from Gretchen's blog and just wanted to say that I am impressed! The bag is adorable!