sew i need to move on with something new...

In the last couple months I made more baby blankets. This is like my go-to baby gift because it gets me sewing and I enjoy shopping for different prints. JoAnns was having a huge sale a couple months ago so I bought a bunch of discounted flannel for baby blankets. "But Jess, who are you going to give all these baby blankets to?" Well friend, if you don't know already, I'm Mormon and we believe that we can be with our families forever. It is a sacred privilege to rear God's children in love and righteousness and well...would you like to learn more about why we believe in the importance of families? Yes? Then click here. In my church community, there is no shortage of awesome women taking on that sacred calling of motherhood. Want to know how to make these adorable blankets? Click here.   

I made another robot one. Seriously, love those robots.

Apparently owls are all the rage these days. My hand embroidery ain't great, but it'll do. It's the thought that counts right?

So...I gave this to a family who just had their first boy, and the father just ran his first marathon. I couldn't resist. I even bought extra of this print because I secretly want my future child to have one as well. Gotta start'em young. :)

I made two more tubular infinty scarves out of this fabric I got a while back. I'll be giving one to a friend. For some reason I'm just so attracted to floral prints. They add a little pizzazz to my boring wardrobe. Want to make a scarf like this? Click here. 

Oh and you all should be proud of me. I took this selfie on the first try and was satisfied with it. I was just telling someone the other day that I don't ever take selfies...because it just feels weird. One of my young women from church said that selfies are in fact associated with a mental illness. I chuckled and told her, "Yeah, it's called vanity." I don't think she got it. I thought it was pretty clever. 

So I think I've become somewhat a pro at making these baby blankets and scarves. I think it's time I try something new. I really have been wanting to try my hand at making some cute clothes, but I've always been a little nervous about it. I think it's time I start trying instead of delaying. 


I bought some patterns at a garage sale thinking it would be good practice. I might as well get started. I'm thinking of making a cute midi skirt from the pattern on the right... 

Happy Sewing!

<3 Jessie