In my search for the things that help me wait I would be remiss if I didn't give an ode to fabric. Sewing is so cathartic for me and it is the playful part of my days. I arrange and rearrange fabric, plan and re-plan projects, purpose and repurpose fabrics. And eventually, I even sit down and sew.
I made some coasters for the new house using the pattern from Weekend Sewing and my favorite red bird fabric last month. But, I just used some of this new fabric from Paris to make a couple larger sized ones for sitting bowls and warm items on at dinner. Though as you can see I've been using it as a coaster for my daily hot chocolate the past week. It is barely cold enough (we still haven't turned the heat on in the house), but some how a cup of milk based hot cocoa with three marshmallows pulled in half to make six mini marshmallows is just the perfect thing for my afternoon rest.
I already posted this top, but I just finished up the pants. Lined with flannel and trimmed with the same yellow tape they are a bit of a derivation from the original pattern in Amy Butler's Stitches for Little Ones. I can't wait to put baby in this outfit!
A couple pot holders with fun fabrics - these were truly playful to put together. One for a friend and one for her little ones' kitchen.
2 comments:
Wow. You are so talented. I can't wait to see your little guy soon. I'll be praying for you.
Hi, Emily and Jim! I just found your blog through the Bawulskis links, and have enjoyed the photos of your latest creative endeavors! I can't sew more than a button, so I think I will live vicariously through you. Good rest as you wait for baby! (Perhaps he and Cameron will share a birthday on Saturday!) - Kristin
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