Holy Hell it's been a long time. Some updates-

* I never did finish any of those first projects. I have a ton more fabric than necessary bagged up and stashed in various places around my house. I have, however, sewn some things. Most notably cute little toys I sent to J when she was out of town which she loved because they were homemade!

* Christmas is right around the corner. I'm done shopping for J, I bought a Disney AP for Denis and a variety of other things and I'm not sure my family is doing much beyond a secret Santa type thing. This is completely new to me as far as family gifting goes but not gonna lie, pretty thrilled that all I'd have to do is shop for maybe 3 more gifts for loved ones and then focus on gifts for charity trees. We're mostly decorated around here but we've got to get our tree still. J will actually not be here on Xmas so our season is going to be extended by about a week so I'm completely not feeling guilty about the little bits of extra decor I've been buying here and there.. it's all been pretty affordable, really.

* I made an extremely adorable Halloween wreath out of a pool noodle. Yes, a pool noodle. Thank you pinterest! Now I'm hooked. Just picked up supplies for a winter wreath at the $ store and am seriously considering etsying wreaths as they are fun to make and I think would be relatively light/cheap to ship.

That's a little owl in the middle. 

* I've been doing mostly gluten free here for a week or so. I did it for about 2-3 weeks before but wasn't allowing myself any (I don't have an allergy) and let's face it, I enjoy a lot of things that have gluten so I wasn't successful. I think my plan now is much more realistic... I eat it at dinner time only a few times a week and also will allow myself some if we have special events or am at Disney or somewhere else like that. Basically, if I'm a guest or at a foodie type thing it's okay, otherwise just some here and there. Grocery bills have dropped bc although I"m buying more veggies and nuts I'm spending WAY less on frozen fake meat type foods bc guess what? They all have gluten.

* I joined Gwynnie Bee. It's basically netflix for clothes. I may start posting reviews here, maybe not. I have been thinking about starting a seperate blog for fashion/subscription boxes/ makeup type things and keeping this more for the personal/craft/fitness/food thing it's basically been since conception. Once upon a time I had hopes for starting a food critic blog. I'd still enjoy that but if my dining adventures back in Sarasota didn't make me post I'm not sure it's for me. Also was thinking being pescetarian and now interested in GF I'd have less to write about but I realize this is likely a niche market that'd be just as popular.

So long,
Christine

So I DID buy a sewing machine. A Singer Stylist. I even managed to thread it and wind a bobbin and all those things I forgot how to do over the past couple of years without wanting to throw it out the window. I'ts amazing what a quality machine can do for functionality.

Anyway, in my true fashion I've dove off the deep end. I already have about 6 or 7 patterns and a growing little stash of fabric. I've already cut the pattern for my first "project". I put this in quotes bc I think it was a tad ambitious in that it requires a knit and darting and zippers and interfacing and omg... I just remembered I've never sewn anything other than headbands and pillows before! In all seriousness I think I'm going to be nervous and put if off for a bit. But not to worry my other starter project while also knit is MUCH more basic.

If it weren't almost 2am I'd bother to find and add the pattern listings for those curious but as I'm pretty sure I'm the only one that reads this (since I just started writing in it again...) I'm going to go to bed instead :)

Hopefully by the next time I update I am well on my way to having a handmade dress.

Anyone have ideas on the best way to store patterns? I obviously cannot refold... as that would require some serious wizardry.

Sewing on the brain

I stayed home today with a busted toe (unfortunate accident at the craft store) and a completly kinked neck. No sudden turning leaves computer researching available. I've been dancing with the idea of getting a sewing machine again. I know- Christine- you had a sewing machine before and you never used it and ended up giving it away for free...

Now that I'm reading reviews I'm convinced I was not the complete fool I felt like with that machine- apparently it was a entry model known for the issues I was having. This gives me hope.

I get this itch to sew everytime Project Runway starts a new season. Well- a new season just started and my good friend Kelly was showing me some things she's been working on and let's just say I'm about to cave.

Add it to the hobby list! Hopefully it'll take off. I'd love to make some cute skirts and not to mention some clothes for Judie.

Later for now :)