Honestly the only reason I'm up at three in the morning writing this is a combination of way too much caffeine late at night trying to stay up for band practice (that ended hours ago) and because in my insomnia stupor decided the best idea was to finish off Dexter season 4. Bad idea. The last scene gave me literal chills.
So, here I am, an hour later, too terrified to go and work out either. Wishing desperately for the sun to rise and for the fabric store to open up.
Instead, I'll share a couple of things that have been keeping my free time occupied of late.
First of all, this song. Oh my, this song. Can't express how much I love this song.
It doesn't have all the same lyrics that the one that our church plays, but still- incredible. {This Is War by Dustin Kensrue of Thrice}
Making the second dress I've ever made, after my wedding dress.
And busily making my first ever batch of jam, and canning my first batch. So much fun. Learning so much.
For anyone new to the canning world, I highly recommend Ashley English's book on canning: Homemade Living: Canning & Preserving.
Working on Christmas gifts, and if I accidentally create anything too awesome, I'll be sure to share, although probably after Christmas, just in case any of the recipients might be reading. Maybe.
Remember that herringbone pencil skirt a few posts back where I forgot stretch material? I learned my lesson. After a quick hour or so of stitching here is my latest. I got a hankering for a pink pencil skirt even though I never ever wear pink. Luckily I had some extra fabric on hand from an old project and put it to use. With no slits and a blind hem I'm pretty well satisfied with it!!!
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