OK, I'm going to do it. I am now addicted to it.

[TanksHill]

Those look great. Now you can accomplish anything!!!!

 

[FarmerChick]

That is so cool punkin....you did it! Did you enjoy sewing? I don't have patience and know it would be hard for me to start that and finish it..LOL

only way to get good at anything is practice and for being a first time project, you sure did well...that pic is great!

 

[lorihadams]

Great job Punkin! Those look great!

 

[MorelCabin]

You are doing wonderful Punkin! You'll be a seamstress and making money with your machine in no time!

 

[punkin]

That is so cool punkin....you did it! Did you enjoy sewing? I don't have patience and know it would be hard for me to start that and finish it..LOL

only way to get good at anything is practice and for being a first time project, you sure did well...that pic is great!

Ya know, FC, I actually did enjoy it. It just felt good to accomplish something I've never done before. And, as far as finishing a project . . . I have to do it. My DH calls me obsessive compulsive over it. Once I start something, it has to be finished.

 

[punkin]

Thanks, all. But, if you'll notice, I did not include any close ups. It was actually quite enjoyable. I should have done this a long time ago, but was never encouraged to do so.

 

[hoosier]

That certainly doesn't look like a first time project!

 

[Home Maker]

They look great!

May I give you a little piece of advice? Buy a really good seam ripper and don't get discouraged the first time you have to rip something out. I bought one of the scalpel types at Clotilde's, but you may be able to get a better buy. It's well worth it.

When it comes to fabric, think outside of the box. My sister-in-law finds great deals at the thrift store on curtains or items of clothing that she turns into something else. For Christmas she made the most adorable matching aprons for my great niece and her great grandmother. She used one sundress and some red gingham and blue gingham. She also makes backpacks out of children's overalls.

 

[punkin]

They look great!

May I give you a little piece of advice? Buy a really good seam ripper and don't get discouraged the first time you have to rip something out. I bought one of the scalpel types at Clotilde's, but you may be able to get a better buy. It's well worth it.

When it comes to fabric, think outside of the box. My sister-in-law finds great deals at the thrift store on curtains or items of clothing that she turns into something else. For Christmas she made the most adorable matching aprons for my great niece and her great grandmother. She used one sundress and some red gingham and blue gingham. She also makes backpacks out of children's overalls.

Thanks for the advice and you are right.
I could have used that seam ripper on the oven mitt!! Frustrated me, but I was determined to finish it.

I have bought several table cloths, an old white sheet, and curtains from Goodwill. I have a bagfull now sitting beside my chair and ideas in my head.

I told my sister about the apron and she said she would like one with roosters on it for her birthday. She also wants a matching potholder. Coming right up . . .

 

[PamsPride]

OMG!! And this is your first project!! You are a natural!! I can't wait to see what other awesome things you make!