Things I’ve Discovered at the Sewing Machine
A sneaky peek at what’s had me behind the sewing machine for the last 5 days or so (I’m taking a break tonight). Go ahead and pretend like those blocks all line up as perfectly as I wish they would.
So as the title promised, things I’ve discovered at my sewing machine this week:
– I may be better at sewing straight lines (most of the time), but I apparently haven’t mastered the skill of consistent seam allowances.
– There is not enough lighting in my living room for crafting after the sun goes down. I have another lamp that I should be able to turn on, but for some reason it trips the breaker every time I try to plug it in.
– Sitting on a folding chair from my card table set for long enough to do some sewing really makes my butt hurt.
– It’s funny to wait until the cats are sitting on the card table getting comfy, and then start sewing again. The whole table shakes and they get scared. HAHA!
– I’m finding sewing a bit harder than I thought I would. Or maybe I’m too much of a perfectionist. Or maybe I’m just not giving myself enough time to learn.
– I have no idea how to proceed with this project once I get done sewing my rows of squares together.







December 4th, 2008 at 4:18 am
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December 4th, 2008 at 11:35 pm
Great list. I love whatever you are making. The fabrics are really cool!
December 5th, 2008 at 12:46 pm
nice one.. I wanted to make something like this but I don’t know how to use a sewing machine lol! i can’t even sew .. The only thing that i know with needle is cross-stitch…
December 5th, 2008 at 2:52 pm
Ah, don’t worry. All people who do creative things are perfectionists, lol.
December 7th, 2008 at 12:31 pm
LOL. I love the part about not knowing what to do next. Sounds just like me. I always just start things and then figure it out as I go. I bought a sewing machine, but I can’t get the dad blame bobbin threaded! Think I’ll see if I can buy some online that are ready to go so I can get going on my projects. Love your project so far. Nice blog.
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