Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Whew!!!

I have been extremely busy for the last few months. As I mentioned earlier I got a "huge" promotion at work and I have been in extensive training sessions. This new position will require a ginormous time commitment. But I am still very excited about the opportunity.

I know that some of you have still be checking in and seeing no activity for quite some time, but I am back now, and I really do appreciate your patience.

First off, I got a new digital camera so I am able to post some pictures. Yay! And...I have actually been doing some stuff, therefore, I have pictures ( a lot of pictures) to share.

I hosted an All-Day Craft Day at my home about a month ago. We did scrap booking, card making, crocheting, machine embroidery, machine and hand knitting, quilling, quilting and jewelry making. I thought it would be a great way to introduce some new comers to the exciting world of crafting. It turned out that everyone had a great time, and each person was addicted to scrapping by the time they left.




There was one attendee who was bitten by the sewing bug, so I am giving her lessons. I will be posting her first completed project sometime next week. Please stay tuned.

I did manage to sew a dress for myself. It just needs to be hemmed and ironed. The fabric is a painted knit. I love the colors and it's lightweight enough to wear throughout the spring a during most of the summer.


Next up, is the Kimbery Bag by Amy Butler. Is this not the cutest little bag? I ordered my fabric and it should be here shortly.




Perhaps I will make this quick, summery dress in the meantime. I will do an embroidered border and neckline instead of beads.



I think that's enough for now. Thanks again for not forgetting about me.








7 comments:

Knitaholictoo said...

Welcome back! I'm loving that bag! Wow you hosted an all day craft day! How awesome! That dress is just up my alley, lol.

Sheila said...

Glad you're back. What a lovely craft day. Great dress and print.

Cennetta said...

Welcome back and congratulations on the promotion! It's looks like you had a blast on your craft day! Big fun. Love the dress.

Happy Crafting!
Cennetta

mimi jackson said...

So happy to see you posting again... I thought maybe you had fallen off the planet! An all day crafting event sounds like heaven!

African Kelli said...

Welcome back! I am glad to hear you are busy with good stuff. Hope you are well!

Anonymous said...

Thank you for leaving a comment on my crocheted bolero. Does everyone know how to sew except me? :) Love the dress!

Anonymous said...

Welcome back welcome back welcome back! I must admit that I'm one who had been checking to see if you were back on the scene. Your craft event looked like FUN! Congrats on the promotion.