I am getting ready to do some branching out...
I LOVE sewing. Especially for myself lol but this year I've done something that I wasn't doing before....sewing for others lol. Namely the people in my house and I really enjoy it! LOL
I'm no expert....I don't claim to be. I just really love sewing and making things. Sometimes I think I do a great job, sometimes I FAIL lol. I talk about all of it lol....i'm SO not perfect lol.
I've been talking about sewing home decor for a while now. Well it's time to get that started lol.
My mom knows how to reupholster furniture and now I'm going to give it a go. I am also going to make some window treatments for a few rooms in my house, and FINALLY make my duvet cover...yeah the one I've been talking about for a GOOD while now lol.
I'm really excited about it. I'm not going to rush myself (rushing isn't conducive to sewing lol) but I am going to take my time, make good choices and do a fab job!
I also want to quilt....NOT all those little triangles and squares quilting. I don't want to do that. I just want to do a few simple quilts. Things that my family and a few close friends can treasure.
I've been doing my research and I already know where I want to start. I also have some good books to help me along the way:
Alright that's all I have! I'm looking forward to my new little journey :-)
Toodles!
Perfect!! Nothing like new endeavors to put some spice back in your crafty life!! I absolutely love the Modern Quilt Book you have. I want to make the one with the free motion circles...someday...LOL!
Posted by: Peacock Chic | July 12, 2009 at 01:19 AM
Always exciting to do new things!!
I keep planning on quilting myself for the same reasons...when I get in a bigger place...oooh and get a sewing machine! LOL
So the MAC laptop died on you?? Definitely a good reason to get a new computer!
Have fun with your new endeavor and I hope it is successful, on your terms, for you!!
Posted by: Stacey_CrimsonPurl | July 12, 2009 at 02:54 AM
Wow
I guess we all want to do some quilting, I am really looking forward to starting that. My sister has done all of her home decor the drapes and even some comforters and I did not even know it at first. We were talking about something else and says I did those drapes and the some others I was so surprised because I thought the decorator had them made.
I am sure that you will do a great job at making the home decor as you have with the soap making - cooking - apparell sewing okay okay. Everything.
I always tease people about getting the MACs by saying that they have gone to the dark side but I am really, really considering getting a MAC myself.
Posted by: Carla | July 12, 2009 at 03:16 AM
Every once in a while, we need to step things up a little, don't we? Good luck on the new endeavors.
Posted by: Elaray | July 12, 2009 at 05:34 AM
The best thing about this new course is that you have your mom as a reference point! I will be looking forward to seeing your new home...and have a great vacation!
Posted by: Carolyn | July 12, 2009 at 09:17 AM
You're going to love doing upholstery, and I know you're going to be great at it. Can't wait to see pics of your projects!
Posted by: Leslie in Austin | July 12, 2009 at 09:51 AM
You've got some PATIENCE!
Posted by: Cee | July 12, 2009 at 09:58 AM
You are going to enjoy home decor projects. I will tell you, its much easier than sewing garments.
Posted by: Sheila | July 12, 2009 at 01:58 PM
Looking forward to seeing your new plans come to life. :)
Posted by: carlitadee | July 12, 2009 at 02:17 PM
I can't wait to see your new home decor projects. Your sewing projects always turn out so good, I can't believe you would ever fail at sewing!!!
Posted by: Catherine | July 12, 2009 at 02:36 PM
I can't wait to see all the projects you tackle. I know it will be fun. I helped my mother redo her dining room chairs, and that was fast project. I've done a what I call a mini duvet. It more like a reversable lap blanket for the living room. I also made a matching pillow to go with it. Curtains are next on my list I think.
Anyway, enjoy!!
Posted by: Andrea | July 12, 2009 at 02:53 PM
I can't wait to see your home decor projects. I have a bunch I want to do too and hopefully I can get to them soon.
Good Luck!
Posted by: Cassandra Jordan | July 12, 2009 at 03:34 PM
That should be fun! Someday I want to try that too.
Posted by: robin | July 12, 2009 at 07:10 PM
I've just discovered your blog and LOVE your garments! So inspiring! Good luck with the quilting and home dec. I've just dipped my toes into the world of quilting with a couple machine-quilted baby quilts. They turned out surprisingly well, and I'm a novice sewist at best.
Posted by: Tanya Hein | July 12, 2009 at 09:08 PM
Your cell phone pic looks better than my camera pic. I do hope I get a new one for Xmas. Anyway, I can't wait to see what you take on. I love decorating!!! I also truly appreciate you and your candidness.
Posted by: Kim Brown | July 12, 2009 at 09:40 PM
Good luck with your new projects; I'm sure you will do a good job. Looking forward to seeing pictures.
Posted by: Patricia Richardson | July 13, 2009 at 12:43 AM
ha! how did i know quilting was next? i was hoping you would go that way!!! can't wait to see what you make!
Posted by: lisa (momy4him) | July 13, 2009 at 01:08 AM
YAY! I can't wait to see what you come up with! I've done some home decoration sewing in the past but I'm mainly a clothes making gal, LOL!
Posted by: Tany | July 13, 2009 at 02:43 AM
So exciting! I can't wait to see more of your work.
Posted by: Nikki | July 13, 2009 at 08:11 AM
OMG! We are on the same page when it comes to home dec sewing. I started making curtains last night. I'll have to post some pictures on my blog. I really need to blog more. To make the curtains, I'm using Singer Sewing for the Home book.
I want to make a duvet cover for my bedroom and coordinating pillows. I've been drooling over some home dec fabric at JoAnn's. I want it but let me see how the curtains turn out first :)
Quilting- When my grandmother died a few years ago, I got her unfinished quilts because I was the only family member interest in sewing. I don't know if I want to get totally into quilting but I do want to finish what she started. It will be bittersweet because I miss her. My grandmother could sew anything. She's the person who taught me to sew, cross-stitch and embroider. I wish she were here to see all the sewing blogs. She would have loved it.
CarlaF-in Atlanta
Posted by: CarlaF-in Atlanta | July 13, 2009 at 08:50 AM
Hey, we're polar opposites! I can sew home decor kinda stuff. But I'm skerred to DEF to sew clothes :-). But as I mentioned to you before, I'm gonna try and make me a dress...gonna be interesting to see how that turns out.
I think you'll do great with home decor stuff. Especially considering how well you do with clothes. I'm jealous!! :-) Keep us posted.
Posted by: Dawn Bibbs | July 14, 2009 at 06:28 PM
This is something I wanted to get into. But being a beginner stopped that kind of thinking in my tracks. Now I believe it shouldn't. People are liking my pillow cases and have been ordering some and that just affords me to go out and buy some more fabric. As soon as I start my blog I will display them. Why not sew for other people and let other people experience your talent wth sewing as they do with your Scrapbooking.
Posted by: Virginia J | July 16, 2009 at 08:24 PM
Can't wait to see your projects. I have been browsing furniture on craigslist so I can try my hand @ upholstery. I remember when my computer flashed the screen of death...I don't think I'm over it yet. Have a fabulous weekend!
Posted by: Maiisha | July 17, 2009 at 10:50 PM