crafting..

Lately I have had the great joy of becoming friends once again with my Singer Simple sewing machine. Now that I have a sewing machine I have been making even more things for my home. There for a few years with my husband deployed all I did was hand sewing... a wonderful time consumer. In high school, I remember making my own skirts, bags, even shoes... I was a little strange. Now I am probably even more of an oddity, I make my children's clothing, and many of my own. Toys, blankets, diapers, wash clothes... so much of it now is handmade. I was amazed when I came across people doing this and making books about the things we maternal folk love so much. I was so pleased with the ideas this encourages, that I bought Amanda Soule's newest book, the Handmade Home. I love to support women as they follow their hearts, whether that be in their home or their career.

Here are a few of my favorites:

Shoulder bag made for C's first night at Children's meeting.

C's Quilted pillowcase for her birthday.

Little Elephant puppet toy for the kids.



Toy blocks for babies.

Wash clothes for babes. These will need some friends in a couple days.