I mentioned the Flickr pouch swap a couple of posts down. Well I got my partner and then the panic set in. I didn’t know what to do and nothing seemed like it would be good enough. I actually got so stressed out I had an asthma attack and that’s really kind of funny. I have an idea now and I’ll start working on it tomorrow. I really hope my partner likes it. It’s a really talented bunch in that group and I’m honored that I was asked to join the group and participate and more than a little intimidated about measuring up!
This morning I went to a hand quilting class at a local quilt shop. I had a vague idea of what to do but I find it’s always best to have someone show you. I had wanted to hand quilt something for a gift but I also wanted to give the gift this year so I probably won’t do that. I will say that my aversion to thimbles has not let up. I like looking at them but I find it nearly impossible to do any sewing with one on my finger. It messes me up. I can’t feel what I’m doing and I go by feel. That said, did you know it was possible to ram the eye of a needle into your finger? Well it is. Luckily I didn’t get any blood on my little practice project because I’m using Kona Snow as my fabric.
I have some gifts and things that I would like to make but I also want to start creating some stock for my Etsy shop and with the Bostford Craft Bazaar in mind this December. I don’t want to be down to the wire like last year, stressed because of all the time I wasted. I’d really like to turn this into more than a casual hobby. Right now I work from home (and I’m also supposed to be working on a Master’s degree). If I could find a way to supplement what I currently make, I could relax and continue to work from home like I’ve always wanted. I’m not naive. I have no notions of sewing for a living. I’d just like to make some steady sales.
Here’s to a productive tomorrow!
