My accomplishments this week
I really didn’t get much done this week…I was sick all week, so I was just getting things done that I needed to get off my plate. I did sew a bit…I wanted to stay away from everyone and not get them sick, too.
Focus Photo –
Just because I loved this photo so much. She is a good picture taker. 🙂
Sewing –
- The 52 week sewing challenge for the week was Something to Make Sewing Easier, so I sewed up a basket to contain my pattern weights. Gives me a place to toss them in. See semi-tutorial here.
Next week’s challenge is Sew Something for a Boy. After making his first pair of PJ pants, I decided he needed another. Or maybe a t-shirt. We’ll see, I guess!
- #makenine progress:
On Monday I tucked in and tackled the navy military inspired jacket on my list. I used a navy and black bamboo sweatshirt fleece with the zipper and buttons from Pacific Trimmings. See the blog post on it here.
- Pattern testing:
I tested two patterns in the last few weeks. One is a cargo pant pattern from Itch to Stitch, and one is a fun top pattern with lots of options from George + Ginger (posted that today, too). The Cargo pants was the most work, and I needed to fit them a bit.
- Just ’cause:
I got my planner that I ordered, so I wanted to make a cover for it. I thought I had made it too small, but it stretched out, so now it fits it! My own pattern. Just did some measurements and threw it together with what I had on hand. It is interfaced with fusible fleece and regular interfacing. The outside is a distressed lambskin leather.
House cleaning –
- Bare minimum over here…I’ve been sick all week. I’ve just gotten done what was needed and no more. I did order a Bissel to clean our wood floors, though. Our last one broke awhile ago, so they have gotten pretty nasty. Now I just need to get it out of the box!
Health, exercising, making healthy meals –
- Exercised 1 time last week. My goal was three times on the elliptical. Again…sick. I had good intentions. At least my eating was pretty good and my drinking was minimal, since nothing really tastes great when your sinuses are fubar’d.
Creative Design – Week 2
Yeah, I got nothin’. I had to reinstall my brushes since I forgot where I saved the file, but it gave me a chance to work on some hand-drawn designs I hadn’t cleaned up yet. I wasn’t feeling inspired to create something, either. Just tired. Maybe next week! I did buy a book for Illustrator, though, and that should come this week.
Reading –
Books finished in 2018: 2
Nothing read this week.
So…maybe this next week will be better!
