Taking a Break

I have taken a break from sewing. I have lots of other things on my plate right now. So, I will have to post pictures when I get more done. I have done a little more than what I have actually posted, but not enough. I was going strong. I probably could have finished it in the three weeks if I actually sat down and did it. Like I said lots of distractions. I actually miss it. I figured my posting would slow down and I was right. I did go to the Rangers Home Opener yesterday. It was lots of fun. I have lots of pictures to share including my annual visit to Scaraborough Faire. I actually have not missed a weekend of this in about five years. Something about new seasons. I guess the idea of everything being so fresh and the spunk involved. The same feeling we get as teachers in August. Everything is so new and has not worn out its welcome. So, good luck Rangers and Scarborough fans. I hope your season is a great one.

Days Seven, Eight, and Nine

I know I said I was going to do through day ten, but I couldn't wait. So here is what I have accomplished so far.

Well...

As you can see I didn't post any pictures. I got real busy last night. I had a class that I didn't get out of until 7 and then had to head to Staples. When I got home I was doing the dishes and started working on a school project. I didn't finish the project until midnight. You know it is one of those projects that you say, "this won't take long." Well it did. I sewed for a total of 15min. I was so bummed. Not sure I will get pictures on tonight. I have a workshop to go to that starts at 7. Maybe when I go home I can post in between time. I have done a lot since I last posted. At least I feel like I have done a lot. So be on the lookout for Day 7-10 coming soon. If I can I plan to sew some tonight. For some reason this is all I think about. Not sure why. I guess it is just fun to me. 

Day Six

Well as day 6 comes to a close I think I finally mastered the buttonhole stitch. Obviously I can see my mistakes, but am confident that the untrained eye will not even notice. I am quite pleased with what I have accomplished. I am excited about the next step. I get to add the little caterpillar to the leaf. I can't wait for what day 7 holds.

Day Five

Last night I was contemplating the idea of starting the leaf. Couldn't muster up the confidence. I tried a couple of times, but as I said earlier gave up in frustration. So, tonight I struggled again. Since I have never sewn before it is not like I have extra fabric lying around to practice with. SO, I have been using a Kleenex. It is perfect. Once I practice a few times I can just tear the Kleenex apart and VOILA my thread comes out. So, I made three stitches on the leaf. Didn't look right and tried again. Still didn't look right. Went to the Kleenex and tried a new method. Went back to the leaf and again VOILA!! I took off. I had a few struggles holding the leaf on the appropriate part to cover the bottom pattern. I decided to use a few drops of super glue. DUMB, yet SMART idea. Smart because it worked. It held my leaf in place. Dumb because where the glue was, made the material a tad thicker and it was a struggle pushing and pulling the needle at times. All in all it is coming along. I just need to fight through my frustrations. My perfectionist personality really comes out. If I can't do something right the first time then why try. That is a motto I tend to stick with yet fall short of often.

Day Four

On Tuesday I decided not to sew. I had lots of work to do for the class I am in. So, I stayed up crazy late working on that. Wednesday came around and I was ready for a new challenge. I finished the letters and started on the antennas of the butterflies. The antennas were easy since it was also a stem stitch. At the end of it I was supposed to create a french knot. Took a bit of time to get it right, but I did. Still need to fix one of the antennas, but that will come soon.