Teardrops

It is amazing how you life can change
one decision.
The whole world crashing
and your heart is breaking
and
the earth tilts on its side.
Vision blurred with tears.
Fear and that stabbing pain in your chest.
My throat is so dry
drops keep falling...
is it real? Will it go away if I close my eyes...

Can this be fixed? Did it go to far this time? What will happen?

Machine Update and New Fabric Spree

The sewing machine is now in the shop. They are going to give me a call tomorrow and let me know the damages. I have been going crazy without my machine. I have so many ideas that are floating around my head and I want to play with them! I should be writing them down and designing instead on surfing around the Internet.

These are some of the new fabrics I bought in my craziness without my machine. Aren't they great! Look for stuff made with them in my shop.

Knitting Books For Sale

Knitting Books For Sale
Originally uploaded by binah06.

Hello!
I have too many knitting books and I hardly knit anymore. I would like to sell these for 3/4 the retail price since they are all in almost new condition.
Knitting - $12.00 retail- $19.95
Stitch & Bitch Nation - $9.00 retail- $15.95
Baby Knits for Beginners by Debbie Bliss - $12.00 retail- $19.95
1000 Great Knitting Motifs - $12.00 retail - $19.95
Weekend Knitting - $15.00 retail- $ 24.95

Please let me know if you are interested.

A Sigh of Relief and a Growl of Frustration

I have been so worried the last few days. The other day I realized that I didn't turn in my graduation application for school. I have a pretty active imagination so after an hour of worrying I had convinced myself that I was going to be kicked out of UCSC and I would end up homeless on the street begging for food. In the end it didn't matter that it was late, she basically said the deadline was a formality and she has never in 25 years enforced it. Ahhh a breath of relief....

However, a hour later, my stomach was in knots again. I had an essay test on A Portrait of a Lady in my English Lit class today and I have never felt so unprepared for a test! I think I ended up worrying myself silly again. I kept telling myself that this test is not going to matter in 1 year, 5 years, or 10 years. It would be okay. Oh course, I was right, I was unprepared for the test but not like I thought I would be. I am not going to fail and I might even get a good grade on this one. I am aiming for an A on the next though. Next on the reading list it Women in Love by D.H Lawrence. I hear that it has some racy sex scenes in it so maybe it will be a more exciting read then Portrait.

I had my first two sales in my shop today! Thanks go to Maya Jean and Tiny Sprouts. Thanks so much for your support!

Finally the bad part of my day. As I was sewing a new pouch (black with white polka dots and a red lining and zipper, super cute!) the needle hit the metal end of the zipper and I don't know what happened but its not sewing properly now. I hope it is something minor. I have to finish my moms mothers day present and I have lots of new bags cut and ready to sew! I was planning on a day of sewing tomorrow. Ah well, I have to clean the house anyway.

Cinco de Mayo Party

The Cinco de Mayo party the other night was a blast! I was the only sober person there! I am not a big drinker but I still had a great time. Here are a couple pics celebrating our night.

A mix of adopted family and new friends.

That's Tom and I in standing in Chris's Bar.






Our host, Christian (Toms best friend since forever). A great host with a terrific private bar at his ranch in Juniper Hills, Ca. A great, fun guy.

He is single and shopping if anyone is interested.

We had a great time Chris! We will expect our going away party to be just as great!

Sewing Tutorials List 3

May 07

PENCIL CASE in just 10 mins
Make a Lined Zippered Pouch
Reversable Bucket/Oval Bottom Purse
Stuffed Owl by Moonstitches
Designing a Softie Tutorial by Yarn and Coffee
Luggage Tag by Not Quite Vintage
Smocket Pattern by Mayfly (very cute!)
Ruffle Apron by One More Moore
Quick & Easy Drawstring Bag by Happy Things
Mama Backpack by Happy Things
Box Bag Tutorial by DragoKnit
Wipe Clean Coasters by Allison Hill
Ironing Board Cover by Sew News
Reversable Apron by Craftzine
Kimono PJs by See and So
Twirly Skirt by Write Mama Write
Dish Towel Tote, Oilcloth Tote,
Pillowcase Dress by Rostitchery

May 10th, 2007

Lots of Tutorials on how to make your own camping/backpacking gear
Cute Bag/Tote from Craftster
Circle Skirt for Belly Dancing

May 17th 2007

Tutorial: A-line Skirt w/ Glue-set Zipper

May 26th 2007

Very Cute Childs Dress
Halter Top Dress-Child

A New Look

We have a new look and I hope you like it! Please tell me what you think!

I felt like the old look was too stuffy and since I am concentrating on cleaning out my life of collecting material possessions I thought that my blog could use some cleaning out too. And I really like the blues.

Oh I cant wait, here is a sneak peak at the surprise... any guesses?

Creating and Finishing

I went shopping and got some goodies today. Of course I have already washed, dried and pressed them, so I can start on my next project tomorrow. Speaking of the next project, the blues and purples are going to be a mothers day present for my Mom and I. They are also going to be a submission to a sew along and I am not going to announce which one until I submit them. Its a surprise so I cant post what they are until after Sunday. I will tell you that the blues are for me and the purples are for my mom.



Last but not least are two finished totes. Pattern by Amy Butler from her In Stitches book.

Fun in the Sun

On this beautiful May Day it was finally warm enough to break out the new pool at the neighbors. My little pumpkin had such a grand time. I took so much pleasure while sitting in the sun. I cant wait until I am on a beach every weekend watching her running from the waves and learning to catch sandcrabs.

I have been sewing a bit. I bought Amy Butler's In Stitches book and I really like it. The patterns seem simple to do. I have read through several, but so far I have only finished one.

These are the drawstring bags from the book. They still need the drawstrings and I am going to take pics of them in action. The pirate one is for my brother Sean. He is completely obsessed with Pirates of the Caribbean and has been for over a year or maybe two! The other bag it probably going to stay with me unless a friend decides she has to have it.

These bags also seem to be reversible. Which is why I put some cool liners in the pirate one.

The only thing that I would say about this pattern is that it is a little confusing at first (at least for me), but after I read it over a few times and laid the pieces out it was much clearer. This is an ingenious way to make a bag but it reminds me of when I made my first lined tote. I couldn't figure out how I would pull the whole purse out that hole in the liner and it would look right. I tried it and it worked! This is the same thing. It doesn't seem right at first but it comes out great. I popped both these bags out in an afternoon and I have plans for more!

Afternoon Tea- Photo Friday

Some afternoons I want to take a quiet break and sit with a good book and a cup of tea. I did 9 loads of laundry by the time I took this break so it was well worth it.