Though I haven’t got a ton of images, I’ll publish what I’ve (apart from “venture” images, which I do have full intentions of posting individually). I am going to begin with one venture picture, nonetheless, as a result of I *love* the way it turned out. Keep in mind my corduroy coat, the one I beloved a lot that I wound up with three completely different sizes? Once I had gained fairly a little bit of weight, the coat would not match me anymore (it was a medium that match on the small facet). Because of Poshmark, I discovered it in a big and extra-large.
I wore them for a season or two till I misplaced the load they usually’d been in a bag within the storage ever since. I like to make issues out of previous or unworn clothes, so I made a decision to show the coat right into a bag. I used the fake fur to make cat beds, after which used the corduroy for the bag. I additionally used a males’s costume shirt for the liner (and outer pocket). I had by no means sewn piping earlier than, so I made a decision to present it a strive as nicely.
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| That is what the coat appeared like earlier than |
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| And that is the bag I created from it! |
Is not it cute? Jerry completely fell in love with this one and I feel it may very well be pulled off as a “man bag” to make use of as a carry-on. (Jerry bought the place at work he was actually wanting, and it’ll seemingly contain worldwide journey).
Talking of stitching, I now have a model new stitching machine! To take full benefit of bank card money again, we put actually *every thing* on a bank card after which I pay it off a few instances a month. We by no means carry a steadiness, however we get 1.5-5% money again on every thing (together with the payments that I pay with the bank card). I’ve at all times considered this as my “bonus” cash for caring for the funds and paying payments on time, and so forth. I let the money again construct up after which “purchase” one thing that I actually need, with out feeling responsible. (I do know I should not really feel responsible for purchasing myself one thing, however I feel it is ingrained with being a mother.)
Anyway, I had a bit of over $1,000 in money again ready, and I made a decision to get a stitching machine. I did loads with my previous machine and it labored nicely; however as a result of I have been stitching a lot recently, I wished a machine that will make it simpler to undergo a number of layers of denim and interfacing. I used to be torn between two reverse ends of the spectrum regarding the machine I wanted–either a brilliant fundamental “workhorse” straight-stitch machine, or a digital machine with embroidery and all of the bells and whistles.
As you understand, I like simplicity, particularly with electronics. I made a decision to go for the fundamental workhorse machine. One of many issues I *actually* wished was a big area between the needle and the machine; I hated at all times attempting to squeeze tasks in that area whereas stitching. It was actually overwhelming, attempting to decide on a mannequin.
After studying 1,000,000 evaluations, I ended up shopping for a Juki TL-2000qi. (I purchased it from Ken’s Stitching Heart on-line and I’d completely purchase from them again–great customer support, some bonus equipment, *and* the bottom value.) The machine was “solely” $700 (I put that in quotes as a result of my finances was $1000, not as a result of $700 is affordable! ha), so I purchased some equipment to go together with it (presser ft, throat plate).
Is not it stunning?! 😉 I virtually cried the primary time I used it as a result of I couldn’t consider the distinction! It is like sharpening your kitchen knives–you understand how you do not notice how boring they’ve gotten till you sharpen them and also you notice life is simply higher with sharp knives? Yeah, like that. It is just like the distinction between slicing an apple with a butter knife versus a pointy paring knife.
The desk/cart that I’ve it on is nothing fairly, however I put that collectively one morning as a result of I used to be frightened that I used to be going to drop my stitching machine if I saved carrying it round. A number of months in the past, I would purchased a few desk leaves from the Habitat for Humanity ReStore; they had been had been strong oak and I bought the 2 of them for $5. So I ran them via the planer and glued them collectively to make the desk prime. Then I simply made a body with some 2×4’s and castors for movability. It is not fairly, nevertheless it’s good for my stitching machine!
Anyway, sufficient about that. I have been utilizing it on a regular basis and I adore it.
The craziest factor occurred a number of homes down from us, and our neighbors caught it on video. The dike on the road separates the marsh from the highway, and it is fairly tall (and really steep, though it would not appear like it in images). Effectively, an intoxicated lady flew down the highway in a truck, straight on the dike, and principally took out half the dike whereas she crashed into the marsh. (Did I point out she had three youngsters within the automobile? They weren’t severely injured, fortunately.)
There are children that play on the road there ALL THE TIME. To not point out individuals strolling canines and driving bikes, and so forth. This occurred at round 3:00 within the afternoon, so she’s very fortunate that she did not damage anybody else.
Noah and his girlfriend went to IKEA in the future and he or she despatched me this image saying, “They’ve plant-based meatballs at IKEA!” I used to be so excited that they’d really ordered them (Noah and Rose aren’t vegan). They mentioned they had been “superb”; I at all times really feel blissful when individuals take pleasure in vegan meals. And particularly when they’re open sufficient to attempting new issues like that 🙂
Eli gave me probably the most stunning flowers for Mom’s Day. I’ve at all times mentioned that I am not a “flowers particular person”–I do not need anybody spending cash on one thing that is not going to last–but the truth that Eli even acknowledged Mom’s Day all on his personal made me really feel good. And the flowers *are* very fairly!
Eli went “city exploring” together with his pals at an deserted manufacturing facility and mentioned it was actually cool, so he went again with Jerry and Noah. I am an excessive amount of of a “rule follower” and I selected to not go, however their footage had been actually attention-grabbing. There have been tons of private gadgets that had been simply left there when the place closed.
It is a tote that Ken’s Stitching Heart despatched me without spending a dime with my machine–I did not even know that they had been sending it! It is a very nice tote on wheels. Chick and Duck prefer to be pushed round in it, hahaha.
Each time I end a bag of some type, the kittens prefer to get within it. It occurs instantly. (This patchy bag was really a kind of observe for the *actual* patchy bag I wished to make.)
These are a few images I took earlier than Eli’s promenade. I really like this one! He and his pals had been standing in between poses when Jerry mentioned one thing about trying like a proposal was about to occur, and it was like they had been completely on cue–one of his pals pretended to drag out a hoop and suggest to Eli whereas his different buddy appeared shocked and excited. They did not even know I used to be taking this image. So humorous!
Children nowadays don’t know what that is. Jerry and I needed to clarify!
I’ll finish with this beautiful picture of Phoebe trying like a cat goddess. Noah’s girlfriend despatched this to me to point out me Phoebe’s new collar. (Phoebe is so quiet that it is simple to journey over her, in order that they bought her a collar with a bell.) She’s nonetheless doing nice and I do know she is blissful there. I went over to chop her nails final week and I really noticed her eat an entire container of moist meals!
And that is all I’ve bought for now. Have an ideal weekend! xo
