It's Finally Here

For a long time I have considered starting a blog but I never had any inspiration and never felt like I had much to say that anyone would ever want to read. But after much urging from my sister, mom, and friends I finally gave in and started a blog about a month and a half ago. I had a title for it and that was all. I still couldn't think of anything worthwhile to say.

However, yesterday I finally decided that I had better get on with it, even my husband had started a blog while I was off lallygagging (to waste time by puttering aimlessly; dawdle). Even though I was not doing anything with my blog I wasn't completely wasting my time. I have dived head first into many books and crafts this terribly long summer. Last night I took a picture of a baby hat I made because I was going to be giving it away, as I don't have a baby and it was my first real effort in crocheting, the thought struck me that I could just post pictures of things I've made or books I've read or really anything. I'm not sure why I've made such a big deal out of not knowing what to say on a blog. Maybe it is because all of the blogs that I have read seem really well put together and I was intimidated.

Anyhow, I am going to finally start my blog by posting my first ever embroidery. Honestly, I was pretty impressed with myself by the time I finished this. The only major problem with it was that I did not know how to transfer the pattern onto a dark fabric so I used a printer iron on paper that left a wax-y residue that will not come off. Sadly this peacock will never be framed or anything but I still think it's pretty good for a first attempt. I love the blues and greens. I began sewing this about a year and a half ago and since then it has been a slippery slope into the craft world for me.

I'll possibly post more pictures of other things I've made in later on but right now I need to pack for my trip to Florida tomorrow.