Long time no post.

So I'm a total slacker. A quick update on whats going on in my sewing world.

I named my sewing machine Gwilym, the name may change because I'm not really loving it.

I have been sewing and well I actually won some fabric from Smashed peas and carrots. I can't wait to get it.

I'm in another craft swap from Craftster, we shall see what I get.

And I'm going back to school!! Hopefully this summer term!!! I wont have my RN till 2015 but hey better late than never.

A New items for my Craft room

For those who live in Portland may or may not of heard of Title Wave Bookstore. Go check them out, here is what they are- The Title Wave Used Bookstore sells retired Multnomah County Library materials at discounted prices. - Awesome place to get kids books and CDs.

So now back to my new additions. Today I scored 2 new crafting books-

First one- The Sewing Bible


Here is the best part...wanna know how much I paid for it?? $7. That's right ladies and gentlemen SEVEN DOLLARS!!! And it is not on its last leg...heck I think its only got its foot chopped off on the first leg. I am soo excited about it.

Number 2- Fleece for Kids: Easy-To-Sew Clothes & Toys with patterns!!


Paid $1.50 for it.


Last is my other score from a previous trip

Ultimate Sewing Bible



This one is okay. Not my fav book, more for interior design sewing and hand sewing. It's a nice reference to have.

So far these are my craft room books.

Meet some of my friends- Part 2

Here are more of my friends down in my craft room-

My sewing machine, Originally it was my Aunt Carol's and passed onto my mom, where I just kinda took it over. I've come to find out the machine was made in the early 1970s, so its older than me yet still runs like a champ!




My rotary cutter- These guys have issues about running into my thumb. We haven't had any accidents recently but boy do they hurt when they hit the side of your thumb.




This is my Christmas gift- My Gingher Pinking shears. I <3 onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKGCf9XHe2enP1CcFJtvFmv6ty2mRTnf0J7o76YtyM0IyA1na2fNkNqu6i17enMOtLra1Ajj3mwTvUxh0YLjdlGa_iKQxix2CKzRWDbYQWvhDe7zrS3QNKzzA2LYdJh-uScqTXBrWhc58/s1600/001.JPG">

And last but not least the button box- I have great memories of this as a kid. Getting a chance to run my hands through it and it was so nice. Cayden is starting to enjoy this tradition as well.

These are just a few of my favorite friends.

Meet some of my friends- Part 1

Since I've been doing more crafting recently I thought I'd introduce my friends-

This is my trusty craft iron- Rowe

She flattens out those pesky problems, gets things straight. She and I had a run in, she burned my wrist. It was my fault I reached over the top of her. She is a good work horse. She can collapse and go with me places. Rowentas are the best irons no matter what I'm spoiled that I have my craft iron as one.

Next up is Ging-




These were given as a gift to me from my mom. 8in dress maker shears with flag handles. My birthday is on Flag Day so its kinda a special gift. Also it was given to me by my mom. They are only to be used with fabric, no paper. I was taught that at a young age.

Well these are just some of my friends. You will get to meet more as time goes on.

I kinda feel like Handy Manny with my tools, except mine don't sing or dance or speak Spanish...

2011

This past weekend we had a quiz down in Coquille. And well that is at 4 and half hour drive. Chad was driving because I sadly enough have not been touched by the magical insurance fairy who comes and visits you on your 25th birthday. He asked me what my goals were for 2011. It has been kind in the back of my mind since then. I was watching on hulu the movie, "Lord, save us from your followers." I'd seen part of it before but I watched the part I haven't but this quote stuck out to me. "Preach the Gospel always, and if necessary, use words." it is attributed to Francis of Assisi. So I think that is going to be my goal this year to try and attain that.

Halloween Costume

So for those who wanted to see my costume and haven't seen the picture on facebook here they are.

Halloween Costume

I have officially started on the process of making my costume. It wont blow last years out of the water but it shall be interesting. I like Halloween just to dress up. I wish there were more days you could just dress up however you'd like to. That would be awesome. It's 345a my FM is in full force of hating me and not letting me sleep. Also heartburn is kicking my butt, so that is why I'm working on my costume.

Well have a great day!