I have abandoned my blog for the past 5 or 6 weeks, and I decided that needed to change. I was really enjoying it for a while, but I think that I was actually pressuring myself into updating it too much..... and then I unintentionally gave up. So I'm back because I want to continue doing what I enjoy & motivating myself, but I'm going to try not to overdo it this time.. If ya know what I mean.
I have been in a very crafty mood lately... as in, I have a lot of ideas for things to make myself, and I've been in the mood to follow through and attempt to make them. I have never really learned how to sew. In fact, I first learned to sew a button in a multi-cultural fashion class at Palomar College. And for awhile that was all I knew how to do. I remember using the sewing machine a bit when I was younger, but I'm a little fuzzy on that now, and I don't own a sewing machine anyway. For that reason, I set my mind to learning some basic hand stitches. I found some videos on youtube, and I was surprised at the simplicity of the stitches. I wanted to add some lining to the inside of the hood of one of my jackets, so went through some of my old clothes and chose the fabric that I wanted to use. Not knowing quite the correct way to begin, I just kind of went for it and used common sense to figure out the best way to get it done.
It took longer than I expected (hand stitching is slow!! .. at least for me...), but I was shocked when I finished and everything came out the way that I hoped it would. I think it was totally worth the time and effort, especially since I have such a huge appreciation for things that are handmade, unique and personalized. I really love how it turned out. It's not perfect.... if you look closely enough at the stitches, they aren't really that even, but that makes it all the more special and personal to me. Very wabi sabi. Now the last test will be to see how it fairs in the wash!!
I have collected some ideas and tutorials for more little projects that I want to try, and I will try to post them on here as I go.
I love this article that I read today about daily habits to ignite your passion. This was one of the reasons that I had the thought to come back to my blog again. Matt & I were actually having a discussion about these things exactly last night, and I thought it was quite a coincidence that I discovered the article today. Read it if you get a chance, and take what you can/will from it. I think these habits are essential to achieving fulfillment and enjoyment in life. Of course, there are several things there that I would like to work on myself.
Now it's time to relax for the night!!
love.nu
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