reaching for my roots

It's no secret that I have been working crazy hours. Something that is perhaps not known is that with our move this past Summer, we downsized (which basically means that I no longer have a sewing room/office). My sewing and design things are scattered in various cabinets, trying to be kept out of reach of curious and experimental 2 and 4 year olds. Some of my things are not even unpacked. :o( So the last time I created an outfit was.... *gasp* Summer.

I miss it SO much! Maybe it's because I'm dealing with some homesickness from a recent visit back home. No matter the case, I totally need to get my hands on some fabric and SEW. My plan is to make Evelyn and Masyn each an outfit and baby doll for their birthdays, they will be 3 and 5 on February 13th and 12th (which I can't even begin to believe).



There is an outfit I loved and still love. I want to buy some new fabric so badly.... but we are trying to save every penny here, so if anyone is interested in a fabric swap shoot me an email, seriously! :o)

My 26 previous years were all spent within 15 miles of the same two cities. Oh sure I traveled every now and then, but I lived in ONE small area. I've loved the move for so many reasons. Yet, after visiting home on Wednesday I got a serious case of homesickness. I just missed my BFF Sherry and having lots of photography work, really I think I missed everything "familiar." I'm really excited though that as this week has continued, I am encouraged that I am meeting new friends and my life here is beginning to take root. I just want to grab hold of the things like sewing and photography that truly inspire me and keep me tapping into my artistic side. I wouldn't be me without some hands on artsy projects and jobs!

May you each revel in your dreams and ambitions and enjoy seizing the moments to do what you love!