Alright, so remember those resolutions of which I spoke? The good news is that I seem to be making headway on them. All of them actually. *insert fist pump here*
My Crafty Momma has a February birthday which entitles her to, amongst other things, a kick-ass birth stone (Amethyst!) and a present pre-Valentine's which will come whether my Handy Dad decides to recognize Valentine's or not. Also, she does not share her birthday month with anything else that takes precedence (re: December birthday) and every four years she gets an extra day in her birthday month. All in all, it's a pretty rocking time of year besides the fact that she's my very awesome Momma. So, consequently, birthday gifts should try to measure up to the awesomeness that is my Momma and her birthday.
This year seemed like the perfect opportunity to rise to the challenge and satisfy one of my resolutions, complete a sewing project every 2-3 months. But what to make? In to my fabric stash I went, hoping for inspiration. Do you know what I found? A beautiful yellow floral flannel that I bought approximately two years ago to make....wait for it...pj pants for my Momma!!! So, I'm either an ingenious fabric hoarder or a total slacker. Either way, I had a project all picked out and had all the accoutrements (that's notions for you sewing people) ready to go. And go I went. I think all told I managed to finish the pj pants in under four hours. That's some kind of record, people!The best part? She really loved them. Actually, she gushed. I love seeing people I love gush over things I give them - even more so over things I make them. So, there we go. One project down for the year, 4-6 more to go. I can do this!
On another note, my very first cousin Abby (born three months after me) had her very first baby - a girl - a week ago last Saturday. I made this for her little Katelyn the minute I found out it was a girl, so it doesn't count as a 2012 project - but I think it's still worth showing off. Anyone watch Big Bang? "Soft kitty, nice kitty...".What I'm Reading: Catharine The Great by Robert Massie
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