keeping on

it's funny how quickly a dream loses steam. it doesn't help that i have been husbandless for the past month--not leaving much time for blogging and daydreaming and planning; what with all the parenting and working and sleeping i've been doing.

i got my new machine:it's a dreamy piece of machinery and cost more than my first car, but soooo worth it. it will sew effortlessly through 14 layers of fabric, has a walking foot, and will stitch a row of little alligators if you so desire. the other night i made a vinyl bag, and while i did break one needle, it was a small price to pay for a totally sturdy, well made vinyl bag with a vintage tablecloth lining. meesh and i tried to work 'tutorial' style, but i got way to anxious to finish. we used one of lotta jansdotter's patterns, and it turned out super cute. not a beginner project, however. especially not on vinyl.