Sew is for Stress Relief
I know that I have been posting about how frustrating and stressful trying to find a home has been. Last week I thought that Jason and I had found the perfect home for us. We talked to the lady, walked through it, was totally sold. The lady said she really liked us but she would have to think about whether or not to allow dogs. By the end of the visit she said she would and that we should take the night and think about whether we would like to take the place or not. She also said that the most important thing to her was to like the people that were in there, she would rather it sit empty than to have people she didn’t like in her home. Long story short the next day she called and said she gave it to someone else. How many times this has happened to Jason and I. It is sad to say, but I we are constantly judged by our appearance. You would think that by now people would be used to seeing tattoos. Anyway today is our last day here, we leave tomorrow morning. So our look for a house will continue but this is the last day to see a home with our own eyes. Well we found the perfect house (for now). It is a brand new home (which is not for me but it will do for now), they are willing to negotiate on pets (after some finagaling). Tomorrow morning we go to fill out the application, which then the property manager sends to the owners who live in California. Then Jason and I hold our breath for the next few days until they decide our fate. *lots of fingernail biting will ensue*
So in the meantime while still on “vacation” and trying to find a place I had to find an outlet for my stress. My mother told me I was wearing a path in the carpet, so I got her sewing machine back out and went to work. I have gotten to know myself a whole lot better on this trip. Little things that I never knew, like I am not one of those people who don’t eat when stressed, I am soooo just the opposite. I also learned that I am productive when under pressure when I really thought I was just the opposite. I also learned that life is a roller coaster and I keep trying to flatten it out and find a neutral zone. On this trip I learned: Hello there is no NEUTRAL! hahaha. At least not in my life, not right now. Just when I think I have everything figured out and I sit back stretch and breathe a sigh of relief, I am thrown out of the chair flat on my butt. Ah well, I can’t say that I don’t enjoy the journey, I do. I just want to buckle up for the ride… this time.
Here is what I worked on while trying to keep my mind off things.
Here are some keychains that I think turned out great. I had more but my Mother got a hold of them and somehow her employees ended up with some very stylish key chains 
This is a pattern that I made myself. I really like making them from scratch, it is such a wonderful feeling to take an idea in your head, put it on paper, and watch it come to life with fabric.
This is a wristlet wallet. I really like how it turned out.
This is a messenger bag that I got inspired to make from one I saw a lady carrying in Starbucks. I was probably rude just staring at her bag totally lost in my own designing thoughts, adding things here, moving things there. hehehe Taking mental measurements.
I saw this fabric and just had to try my hand at making an apron. I figured if I started small there would be less room for errors. HAH!
Well wish me luck for tomorrow. We go to fill out the application, I suppose that’s the easy part. The waiting is whats going to kill me!
Hannah
Filed under Sewing Projects | Comment (0)Amy Butler and Vacation
Well we are still on vacation. As you can see I haven’t posted in a while, some family that we have visited don’t have the internet. Sometimes I don’t realize how addicted I am to something until I don’t have it. Right now we are visiting my Mom in Wenatchee Washington. Jason and I owned a home here about 3 years ago and are thinking we want to move back. We have been looking at rentals, but so far nothing. We will know when we find the right one. So I guess what I am saying is that we will be putting our home on the market when we get back to Illinois.
Anyway, the vacation has been great. We traveled from Illinois, stopped in Mount Rushmore, then Montana to see my sister, then Sequim (the peninsula of Washington) to see my Dad and siblings, then here to Wenatchee. I was so thrilled to find that a fabric store in Wenatchee sold Amy Butler! I always had to look for it online. Well I got 4 yards and so far made one bag and matching wallet. Here are some pictures. 
This is me with my little brother Johnathan. Isn’t he adorable! We are at a private beach that we have been going to since I was little. It was so beautiful!
Here is my bag and wallet that I made with my Amy Butler fabric. I made the pattern myself, with newspaper. It was a first for me. A friend (Beki) once told me to just do it, as far as making my own patterns. So I did and I think it turned out great. I have even gotten really good at installing an inside zipper thanks to Creative Little Daisy!
Until Next Time!
xoxox
Hannah
Filed under Sewing Projects | Comment (1)Sewing Marathon
I mentioned in my last post that I had been busy sewing away for items I wanted to use on our trip. Well here are some pictures. I love how everything turned out. My new business cards showed up just in time too!!
Have a wonderful weekend!
xoxo
Hannah
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Time Keeper
Finally a post about sewing! Monday night I got a phone call from my mom, my step dad was in the hospital. He went in for a routine procedure and ended up having an allergic reaction to the anesthetic! We have a 2 hour difference between where they live and where we are in Illinois, so I stayed up fairly late waiting to hear news. I found that my new sewing room was just the place for me to keep my mind busy while waiting for her phone call. I dove right in and whaaaallaaaa here is what I did. Kind of ironic now that I think about it, I was waiting for her to call, up late and yet I make a handbag with clocks and call it Time Keeper. Hmmmm?
I have good news to report my step dad is doing fine, is he back to normal and at home. Gave us a bit of a scare! I talked to him last night and he is being as ornery as ever, so he is definitely feeling better!
Here is the front of the handbag. I love the buttons!
I even made a card holder to match the bag.
The inside of the carholder.
I put the handbag with card holder up for sale in my Etsy Shop!
xoxo
Hannah
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