The Habit of Thankfulness: A Few of My Favorite Things

 Oct 9th- A few of my favorite things...

~Giving new life to a worn sewing machine bench top

~Removing the worn and installing the new

~A newly-covered bench that is now ready for the next sewing adventures

The Habit of Thankfulness: A Few of My Favorite Things

 July 27th- A few of my favorite things...

~An old pair of jeans ready to get a new life

~Sewing machine that sews well through jean fabric

~Watching a project slowly take shape

The Habit of Thankfulness: A Few of My Favorite Things

Apr 21st- A few of my favorite things...
~Taking the day to get to know your sewing machine better
~Repairing a well-loved skirt for one little sister
~Making a new petticoat for your other sister's doll...the princess is quite pleased with her new garment!

The Habit of Thankfulness: A Few of My Favorite Things

Mar 17th- A few of my favorite things...
~Rethinking bell cuff sleeves on a beloved sweater...
~With some machine stitching and some hand stitching...
~Into something far more practical and enjoyable wear

The Habit of Thankfulness: A Few of My Favorite Things

July 30th- A few of my favorite things...
~Learning to sew a pillowcase all by yourself
~Friends that gather around to admire your handiwork
~Resting in the knowledge that all of your hard work paid off

The Habit of Thankfulness: A Few of My Favorite Things

July 23rd- A few of my favorite things...
~The third sewing lesson where you get put into practice...
~The skills you've learned over the last couple of weeks...
~And end up with a nifty backpack to carry and sport your new found skills

The Habit of Thankfulness: A Few of My Favorite Things

July 16th- A few of my favorite things...
~Finishing up the pin cushion from last week
~Measuring up the fabric for next week's project.
~Learning to conquer the techniques of sewing one stitch at a time

The Habit of Thankfulness: A Few of My Favorite Things

Mar 18th- A few of my favorite things...
~Taking three patterns of fabric that make you yearn for spring
~Cutting out nine squares of fabric with a new rotary cutter 
~And sewing them together into one on a machine gifted from a friend...thank you :-)

The Habit of Thankfulness: A Few of My Favorite Things

Jan 1st- A few of my favorite things...
~The magic of seeing the Rose Bowl Parade for the first time
~Being big enough to follow Lego directions on your own for the first time
~Trying out your new sewing machine for the first time