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I'm still around lurking but I haven't had too much to blog about lately. I had a nice long Easter weekend and since returning to work I've been in a sorta funk. It happens sometimes. The weight of life and all that comes with it can wear me down a bit. I wish I could enjoy the simple parts of my days a little more like the other bloggers I enjoy reading. Its difficult to do when time is so limited. The funk is clearing a bit more with every warm, sunny day. I plan to have an enjoyably simple weekend. Until next time.

Photo curtesy of my son Jake.

Thanks and Thrifting

Thank you for the kind comments and well wishes for my mom. Its wild to know that I've only been blogging for a month and have already connected with such kind souls.

I'm still in the progess of making totes for Mom so I haven't much to blog about. I don't think I will ever make another tote bag after I'm done with these. I have 15 bags in progess right now.

I did manage a trip to the Goodwill and come home with some great finds.

Along with two big bags of fabric and one had lots of embroidery stuff hidden inside.

Tomorrow we will be doing some Good Friday planting in the garden. Hopefully my next post will be a little more interesting. Until then friends.

Totes for Mom

I've often thought about turning my sewing hobby into a small business by selling a few creations here and there but I always get a case of the "I'm not good enough"s and discard the idea. Well, now I have a good reason to try to sew for a profit. My Mom is in need of a kidney transplant. She is still in the testing phase and everything is looking good. My sister and I are going to be tested for donation. However, Mom needs to come up with a large sum of money before the hospital will even schedule a transplant. So to help raise the money I am going to sew together some simple totes to sell. A friend of mine is also going to make some aprons and pot holders to sell as well (which is so sweet, thank you again Jennifer). Here's some of the fabric I plan to use...

I tried to pick fabrics that I loved so hopefully this will mean others will love them too. All of these were purchased at my local Hancock's. I plan to line them with a khaki color fabric because I think that khaki looks good with everything plus it simplifies the making process. I given myself until Easter to make as many bags as possible. I'll post pics of the totes when I've completed a few. I'd love to get everyone's advice on pricing.

On a different note, here's a pic of my most recent thrift store finds...

The skirt is way too small for me but I loved the fabric and patchwork so I will probably make a skirt for my girls with it. Take a close look at the bunny mug. Yeah, I didn't even notice when I bought it but I kinda like it even more now ;).

Gingham skirts

I told you I'd make more of these. I can't help it, they're so cute and easy. I love these sew-in-a-day, instant gratification projects.

The Spring Collection

This collection began innocently with an easter skirt using fabric from a friend and this tutorial.

The skirt was so easy and fun to make I decided to make more.

I'll absolutely be making more of these. They were such a big hit with girls that they actually were willing to model them for me.