a season of gathering ~

With this new season well underway, I have found myself collecting fabric and yarn which has sat on my table for several weeks now. Then I realized that I'm in a season of gathering. These finished projects will come together in their own time. Yet instead of stressing myself to get them finished, I have chosen to enjoy this process and allow each to come when the time is right: a sweater, winter hats, a fall lap quilt, a skirt. On the other hand, admitting that these projects still remain unfinished may be just what I need to get started again. . .

Linen pleated handbag

Linen pleated handbag, originally uploaded by homebirthmama.

This was the end result. Lonely thrifted pants, made into something usable and beautiful for me!

Something old turns into something new

Picture 293, originally uploaded by homebirthmama.

I got quite a bit of linen out of that $7 spent on these size 12 pilazzo linen (Spiegel) pants I found at a thrift store Monday night. What a find!!! I have been seam ripping to save every square inch of that precious fabric. Project in mind . . . Amy Karol's Pleated Beauty Handbag from Bend the Rules Sewing. More details (and pictures) to come!!