Crafts

My mother-in-law was extremely kind in purchasing us a sewing machine for Christmas a few years back. Unfortunately, it hasn't been used too much as I have spent the majority of my life completely terrified of sewing machines. (Some of which probably had more to do with being afraid that what I would make wouldn't be good enough than actual fear of the machine. Although that was there, too.) I have had good intentions, but have never actually followed through. So this past week and a half, I had her show me how to use it. She certainly had a lot more confidence in me than I had in myself. I was surprised to see how unfounded my fear was, and that I really could "make" something. In between shopping, visiting, and playing with Kai, we managed to get a few crafts done.

The first thing I did was make a pair of bean bags for Kai. Obviously they're not professional, but hey...it was my first project! And I did it in the middle of being told I had to leave my house because of a gas leak. Not too bad, in my opinion. Then we made a Curious George wall hanging for Kai's bathroom out of an old shirt of his. Finally, I made a pillowcase from some fabric that Joyce had brought out. She made a blanket for Kai out of it, and I made the pillowcase. I still need to finish the hems on the open end of the case, but other than that it's done. And it was easy! I'm excited. I think I have a few more things in mind to try now. We'll see how well I can do without coaching!