Been so busy lately, that I haven't had time to blog. Just crazy times. We've been spending a lot of time getting caught up on lots of stuff at the office, as my mom/business partner is having back surgery this Thursday. So, with her out of commission for a few weeks, and me at the hospital with her on Thursday and Friday, we need to be ahead.
I've also been doing some sewing lately. Finished up a couple tree skirts before Christmas during all the snow-drama.
This one was for my cousin Jena. Instead of using satin for the ruffle, I used one of the prints that I had enough of. Jena uses very traditional colors for her Christmas decor, so this was perfect for her.
This one was a new technique I was trying with the same ruler that cuts the skirt above. This photo does not do the skirt justice, as the quilting made this one. In the red area, I did a medium stipple all over, straight stitching in the green area, and I did a bunch of free-motion in the black area outlining the individual dots and stars. You really can only see it very close up, or for sure on the back. Ruffle was made with the same red fabric from the center, and really makes the skirt pop. I love the fabric in this as it's whimsical without being cute.
Here is the stocking I made for Kaya, my now 9 week old niece. Took my first shot at alphabet embroidery, and it was OK. It definitely could be better, and mom told me how to improve it for the next time.
On New Year's Eve, George and I hosted a poker game and NYE party here at our house. We had a fun time, with good friends, and it was probably the most fun I've had in a long time playing poker. At one point, my cousin Jena laughed for about 30 minutes straight. Good times, lots of laughter.
I'm still working on resolutions, or if I want to make any. I tend to not stick to them, so maybe setting some goals later in the month will be better for me.
Hope you all had a wonderful New Year! Best wishes for an awesome 2009!
~~Angie
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