the piles

Thanks everyone for all of your sympathy and well wishes yesterday!  The day got better, we survived, there were no more accidents, and we even all got a nap.  That happens about once a month now that we have a no-napper.  It was nice.  And today the outlook is brighter and I'm facing my piles.

I just finished dealing with a pile of these that I've been putting off for a week or so. (I really need to do something about that checkbook cover, don't I?)

I have a pile of arms, legs, bodies, and fabric for dresses on my sewing machine cabinet.  I'm working on these whenever I get the fancy to and hopefully there will be some dolls in the shop sometime in the future.

And I turned my pile of fabric into this last night - sixteen purses and totes cut out.   Yes, that's right, sixteen!  I even did all the pockets, linings, and interfacings.  I was up way too late/early doing it, but I'm a feast or famine type of girl and last night was definitely a cutting feast.  Last time I did this (and only cut out 11), with interruptions (it was Christmas time) it took me three months to get them all finished.  I'm hoping without the distraction of Christmas, I'll be a little quicker this time.

I also bought a whole pile of this fabric for a custom order at Cia's Palette last night.  I've never used Cia's before, but I love that they had the whole collection and every piece that I wanted.  Plus, I spent over $50 so shipping was free.   If it all comes quickly and safely, I'll be completely pleased.

And my never-ending pile - and I actually don't mind it as much as I probably should.  To me, it just means that there's been some fun and games going on.

Comments

[Sarah]

Jack has quit napping too. It's quite an adjustment for me.

Congrats on sewing all those bags! That's a lot of work. :-)

[LisaTO]

Looks like lots of projects in progress. Great fabrics from what I can see. Wow, sixteen projects-now that's amazing.

Good luck with your creative efforts.

[natasha]

16?! Wow!

I am an all-or-none gal myself but that is some serious work!

[Darlene]

I have finally learned to love those piles of toys. I have a houseful of kids and I now realize it is ok that when you come to my house you can tell I have kids!
The fabric is georgeous for the purses and totes! I love the teal with the brown floral. I can't wait to see the finished item!

[Abby]

Sup Mo Mama Cita Rock Band Gal Pal :) No playing without me while I am away! I will see you bright and early well I guess like 9:30 so until then my friend rock on!

[Jenn : )]

I'm happy to read that you have bounced back and are being super creative! Can't wait to see those projects come together!

You can do it! : )