It's a Girl!

Ok...I heard a couple weeks ago that my best friend will soon be a grandmother.  I'm so excited for both Natalie and Jenny!  I couldn't wait to start sewing.  Here's what I've done so far.

A diaper bag,
two receiving blankets,
a changing pad,
and two bibs.








Close up of the bag...

Laptop Bags

Even though I've been really lazy about blogging, I haven't been completely lazy about crafting.  So, maybe I'll try to catch up over the next few days.  Here are a couple of laptop bags that I made.

 And this purse for my sister...

Nurturing Creativity

I started taking a collage class this week from the Art Association of Harrisburg.  Elaine Brady Smith is the instructor.  I love her vintage collages.  I've been creating collages and mixed media pieces for the past few years, but I think it will be fun to learn some new techniques.

Last weekend, I decided that I needed a portfolio and a tote to carry my work in progress and supplies for class.  So this is what I came up with.  I was very happy with the results.

Relaxing Labor Day

It was a nice, long weekend.  Rachael was home for three days.  We had plenty of time to visit and play cards with family.

I even found time to sew a bit.  In honor of the approaching autumn, gold was the color for the weekend.  I made a really cute little tote and a lined backpack.

 

Shelves

I needed something to keep me busy as Ezra prepared to leave for China.  So, last Saturday I suggested to Ed that we go antiquing.  I was looking for shelves or a cupboard for my sewing room.  I wanted to be able to see my fabric stash instead of having to rummage through drawers.  We found an old beat-up "garden shelf".  It was very rough and looked like it had been outside on a porch.  But, it was exactly the right size.

So, I brought it home, cleaned it up, and painted it...white inside and light green outside.  It's made of  oak and is very heavy.  My three men grunted and groaned quite a bit while carrying it up to the sewing room.  It's just what I needed.