I was feeling really good about my return to blogging and then tragedy struck my family. It didn't take me long to turn to a familiar comfort, sewing, knitting, and crafting.
I have a new sewing room to share since moving into my house a couple years ago. This includes a new cutting table made from IKEA components plus a melamine top.
I then NEEDED to make something and made three new nightgowns. I then made a skirt, switched to machine knitting and knit a bunch of stuff (a poncho for my mom, socks for my son, a hat for my dad, sweaters for the grandkids, a blanket and hat for a new nephew, a sweater for me), made another skirt.
Sometime in between the knitting, I painted my living room and hallway. After that, I switched to a complete OBSESSION over choosing a new sofa. I spent HOURS visiting local stores! HOURS!
I went on to make a t-shirt and a turtleneck, and then after realizing my wool coat is WAY too big, cut out a new coat project that I'm working on.
That's been the last 3 months of my life. Plus work and normal house and life stuff.
I am over social media at the moment. I was already trending this way and never even had time to react to the election or post-election fall out as I've been in this...state.
So, as we do, I am keeping my focus on the things that bring me a bit of joy. In my downtime (har, har) I plan to do some write-ups and schedule them.
I'm really excited to share info on my cutting table, soon.
15 comments:
Hey! so glad you are ok and back! Your place is looking good. I'll be keen to see your table. I was just checking up on you last night. Sounds like you are killing that knitting machine. I got two I picked up for free over about a year but I have no time to play yet. I'm excited because I like knits but I don't like most of what's around. My brain is not empty enough to fit that in yet but I'm so keen to start soon.
So glad to hear you are back. A few decades ago when my husband passed, I did pretty much what you are doing. It was a good way for me to mourn and put my life back in perspective, plus I got a lot of clothes and newly painted rooms. All the best. Take care of yourself, and be well.
Sorry about the family woes. Nice that the sewing, knitting, and decorating gave you happy things to focus on. It's hard to get back into the blogging routine, and find a schedule that works. Nice to see a post from you again!
Thanks for sharing, I know you have been through a rough patch. My prayers are with you, your daughter, and her family. Know that your internet friends have been wishing you the best.
Big hugs!! Sending prayers and love and thoughts for strength your way....
I do not think blogging counts as social media these days :)
Hi, Sorry to hear about your family tragedy. Dont stop blogging! I love your blog especially because I really like New Look patterns, too. Although you are 13x more talented than me; I am just an intermediate beginner. But I, too, am process oriented. I'd like to see a blog about how you apply that to sewing. Also, I live in Minneapolis too. We might be neighbors. I dont have a social media presence. Your blog is a great source of information, including the highs and lows of sewing. Some people only post the perfect projects, but I have had my share of wadders (wadded up and shoved in a bag). PJ in Minneapolis. PS Where is your contact info?
Thank you so much for checking on me. I can't wait for you to learn the machine. It's so fun. New, different, challenging...but fun!
Thank you so much, Lynda. It's such a moment-by-moment thing. Still adjusting (poorly) to the instant onslaught of emotion that hits. Staying busy helps.
Thank you much!
Thank you, Regina. I really appreciate your warm words and prayers.
Thank you, Kay!
I'm with you! :)
Hi PJ! Thank you so much. Yes, sewing is full of good and bad and I like to share it all! I had to remove it due to spambots. grrr. My email is (ignore the spaces, just doing that so it doesn't get picked up by bots!!!) sew crafty chemist (@) gmail (you know the rest!) :)
It's really good to see you. So happy all of your crafts although not at the same time have the ability to still bring you some joy!
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