Our VERY first sewing project.

Saturday

We finally opened M's sewing machine (a Christmas gift.) I'm 99.9% sure I just opened a whole new world. I want to sew everything! It's the most adorable little sewing machine I have ever seen. I plugged in the pedal. M placed 4 batteries into the bottom. We pushed the petal and ta-da the needle goes up and down. So simple.

So her and I have been looking at all kinds of simple sewing projects on Pinterest and Google. M likes to Google things and look at pictures that way. We didn't run the machine very long because E was taking her afternoon nap so M has yet to sit down behind the little machine but her eyes got so big when she saw a little patterned owl on Google that I know she'll be a novice sewer in no time.

I couldn't help myself; I got sucked in to the wonder that Pinterest holds. All the bright, fun patterns of fabric, the DIY blogs, the one of kind stuffed animals, bags and more. Endless ideas. I now have to try my hand at sewing. I am sure within no time I will wonder why I didn't try it sooner...another craft. Oh boy!

Speaking of crafts: I have found time to add to my current crochet projects. The weekend is a perfect time for doing the things you love, hence the reason I look forward to it so much. I've spent very little time with my projects lately (including my blog). Maybe it's work or spending time with family and friends that consumes me. If it is, then I am okay with putting my projects on the shelf for awhile.

Sunday

We did it! We sewed our very first usable item! One of the patterns M received with her sewing machine is a school yard, complete with a red school house. It is the sort of pattern that is just right for a teacher. M, the little giver that she is, wanted to make something for her teacher.

Look at those clouds!

A little pouch! 

All I did was plant the "idea" seed, cut two rectangles and tied yarn. M did all the rest. I give it an A for adorable! She put for excellent effort and patience when we had to take a break to play with E.

I can see many more sewing projects in the future. 

Keep Loving.