Not much done this week

So, I was sick all week and out of work.  I thought I'd get some serious sewing done.  Wrong!  Just didn't feel up to it.  Laid around most of the week -- but I guess that's what I needed to do to get better.  I am now ready to get back to work. 

Getting some sewing done

I went to the dr's yesterday and was diagnosed with pneumonia.  I have been wheezing for about 3 weeks, but thought it was just a cold and would eventually go away.  I was wrong.  It was getting worse and I was not sleeping (nor was my husband because the wheezing was so loud).  Anyway she put me on a z-pack, steroids to open my airways and two inhalers.  I am feeling better already.  I am supposed to take it easy for a few days and go back to see her on Tuesday so I guess this means I will have more time to sew in the next couple of days.  Not sure this is how I would choose to get more sewing time, but it will work!

Making cloth diapers

I have been busy making cloth diapers for my granddaughter.  These diapers can be so expensive to buy that I figured I would try my hand at it.  They really aren't that hard to make if you have some basic sewing skills.  I have already made a few and sent them over to Italy (where my son is stationed) and they say they really aren't all that different from the ones they bought.  So, if you know someone who is going to be using cloth diapers why not surprise them and whip up a few?

Here is the front and back of the ones I made for St. Patty's Day and Easter.  I wasn't sure if you could see the little Peter Rabbits on the Easter one, but they are cute

Speaking of my baby!

Speaking of my baby (I can't believe she is a senior in college) -- her school put together this cute little video.  Check it out.  My son is also a graduate of BC and is in the video with his friends. 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_8I_w5v18I

So cute!

My baby is going on spring break with her college roommates.  I am happy for her -- I know she will have a great time.  Just hope she stays safe!  Anyway, I made this cute lingerie bag for her to take along.  The pattern came from Sew4Home.  I love it.  Her roommates did too -- now they all want one.

Getting rid of scraps

I started making some string blocks. I have been organizing my stash and I have found lots of fabrics I didn't even remember buying. I also have bags and bags of scraps that I couldn't throw away -- so the other day I started making string blocks. I am not really being picky about what fabrics go next to each other -- its scrappy after all. I have made 12 blocks and think I will need another 68 to make a quilt that will measure 64 x 80 without borders.  Wonder how long this project will take me?   I will post some pictures of the blocks as soon as possible.

Finished up the Celtic Wallhanging

I finished up the Celtic wall hanging I was making for my sister. It came out pretty good. I am slowly but surely crossing things off my list to get done!