Finally getting some work done

I’ve been trying to get some new items in my shop this week. I finally sat down & finished some owl totes. I sold out of these pretty quickly over the holidays & just haven’t had the time to sit down get to work on them.

I have to be in the mood. They take so much more time & detailed attention. But once I get started I can’t stop! I just think owls are so cute. I use eco felt for the owl shapes. Eco felt is made from 100% post consumer plastic bottles. It always amazes me what they can turn plastic into. Its so soft too!

I’m not much of a sewer. I know my basics. Like everything else I do, I just wing it & learn from trial & error. ( Some times there’s a lot more error!!) But I do love to sew & hope to try my hand at some new things.

I also made some new softies with squeakers. I had a lot of requests to add squeakers at the craft shows last year. I think I sold just as many of them to be used for baby gifts as I did for dogs!

The best part of sewing? This machine I get to use.

Its my moms & I’ve been “borrowing” it for about a year now. I just love it . Its sea foam green & such a solid machine. Luckily she hasn’t needed it for any projects lately. I will eventually have to bring it back to her. I almost bought a new one but they really don’t make them like they used to. I know newer ones can do so much more then this one can. I don’t mind though. That machine & I make a great team!! I probably should just buy my mom a new machine? HA! I’m just kidding Mom! I'll give it back....maybe : )