I am feeling pretty darn good about myself!
It's only February 4th and I have already tackled 2 items on my 2013 to do list!
Last week I shared how I organized our garage in a way that I can use it for a workshop, we can keep our family outdoor gear there, and we can park a car there. AHHHH that one feels really good!
Now, onto my next adventure, I took a sewing class!
It was 2 sessions and I now know how to thread my machine, load the bobbin, untangle my bobbin thread, sew some straight lines,
untangle my bobbin thread, replace a presser foot, and untangle my bobbin thread (again).
I also learned my old machine is a piece of junk and that is why I keep getting tangled-I was just glad it wasn't my fault!
The first week I made a sub par pillow case that isn't fit to be shown around. But, the second week I actually created something tangible and kinda cute.
RIGHT?!?!
I actually made this cute lil drawstring bag and the best part is,
I Could Do It Again!
It is lined and works, and doesn't have any holes, or crazy mishaps. While making this, and cursing as I tore out yet another crookedy seem, a lovely grandma wandered by and said,
"A man riding by on a horse sure wouldn't notice that crooked line!"
Love it. I gave it to my daughter and she looked at me like I was a superhero.
"You made that????"
Yes I did, with no pattern, pinning, tape measure, or even sample (can you say-questionable teacher?) and it was still successful.
Remarkable actually
It feels so exciting and gratifying to really accomplish some items from my to do list. Learning new skills and creating useful stuff-it is awesome!
Is there anything on your to do list that you have tackled lately?
Any new skills or projects you have tried?
How empowered are you feeling from it?
Because I feel like...well a superhero!
Julie 
Dona 
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