Let's see, where were we. Oh yea, Booty Camp. I finished up, and lost just those six pounds. Since I was pregnant, I wasn't too worried, but I did lose three inches from around my generous midsection so I'm uber thrilled about that. I can't do it again because I don't have anyone to watch the kids. Also I have to take three weeks off of anything strenuous, so I'm back to the Gym next week with my good friend Anne (the writer who wrote about my podcast for the Women in Labor symposium at the local university) . Four days a week rain or shine. Hawaii is coming up in five weeks and I'd like to not be hiding under an umbrella with the big glasses and hat on the whole time. Well, with a Mai Tai would be fine ;)
'Sup with a hem stitching? Do I need an attachment or can I use some sort of wheel to cut the holes? My Sister in Law would love for me to make some flannel blankets, with holes all around so she can crochet lovely motifs. Some for my nephew and some for her friends. But I'm stuck finding or really even understanding hemstitching. It's something that makes holes in the fabric, but also sews around each hole. I wonder if a wing needle will do this?
I have a sewing machine/embroidery machine, a serger (that a piece of metal just broke off of the upper threading mechanism :( ), a coverstitcher, and a Featherweight 221. I really don't want a whole new machine. Any ideas?
Next up, before the pregnancy issue sort of stopped my life in it's tracks, I had joined in an apron swap with a few close sewing friends. I got three LOVELY aprons from bArb over at Club Thread. The first was for me. Very Donna Reed. I have been watching a lot of Mad Men and I feel like I could step into the show with my pearls and heels on:
And the other two were for my little girls. Here they are with my oldest on her way to the Homecoming Dance. The love the kittens on the fabric, and they recently wore them while we made organic play dough with KoolAid (which may negate the organic part):
Here's my part of the swap. Allison's girls are homeschooled and up on politics and super cool. I hope this fits with their view of the world!
Front: Back:
And for Allison herself, a little retro number to go with her new retro stove she just bought. Modeled by my oldest. She was making homemade guacamole for her AP Spanish class tonight.:
So that's what I'm up to. Oh and I planted the camellia right in the front yard, then added in some vinca minor and some english lavendar. Thank you for all of your kind words. I really am fine, I just had a bump in the road of life, as we so often do. I have a wonderful husband and we're lucky to have eachother to hold on to. Plus the kids keep us pretty busy, as many of you know!
Take care and keep on sewing' sister and brothers!
Nutmeg
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