Skirt!

I made this skirt from my new skirt book Sew What! Skirts. There are no patterns in the book, it teaches you how to draft your own patterns. I think that this was a good first try I think that I need to adjust the pattern slightly, it is not quite perfect. It is a wrap around skirt without ties only snaps. I like snap tape but I do not like how much I paid for it at the local fabric store. I will keep hunting for a better deal. Over all I am happy with the skirt, I just need a good sunny day to try it out outside!

My new hat. I made it while Chris was napping on sunday. I think I will attempt to make a pattern from it. It is super comfy, I have been wanting a hat with a brim for a while but they are always too big for me. This one is perfect.

Our New House!

I just finished my first handmade baby carrier.

I got the instructions from http://economicalbaby.blogspot.com/2007/07/mei-tai-pattern.html an interesting blog written by a woman who makes a lot of cool baby stuff. i also love her collection of handmade diapers. If I had a baby I would want to buy her stuff from her etsy store Bean and Beagle http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=26502

I just got a nanny job where I will be taking care of a 6 year old boy and a 3 year old girl and a 5 month old boy so I figure I am going to need something strap the baby with on with while I chase the other two around. It should be interesting, I start on the 7th.

Cheers.

october

lazy morning, getting used to the idea of fall. a little nervous about moving, mostly packing is what i would like to ignore.

i have been doing physical therapy to make the pain leave my body and to make it easier to walk. this whole surgery thing has really messed with my life. i am hoping that by the time i leave seatttle i will be able to resume normal activitied without the thought "why did i do this to myself?".

my first finished hat to give away. for rocket.

getting things done.

today i will attemp to get something done before i head off to port townsend for heidi's gallery opening. i am working on finalising what is going in my own show, and maybe seeing hers will help me to decide. gosh there is so much to do in this month.