December 2, 2024

Getting Started...

I pulled fabrics yesterday after assessing just what I want to accomplish in the next few days. I also found myself thinking about what kinds of things the residents might be interested in. Rather than spend this time making more handbags and wallets, I decided that fabric napkin sets, mug mats, gift card holders, and walker caddies might be more desirable - especially pretty things for the ladies, and patriotic things for men and/or women.

So, I just started pulling fabrics that I thought might be suitable for my projects. I'm going to do the napkins in sets of two and four. They'll be nine inches square. That's size we use here, and who really needs a big napkin anyway? I haven't decided yet whether or not they'll be two-sided, or just put a mitered hem on single thickness fabric. I'll decide that when I start cutting.

 
I'm sure I won't use all of the fabrics I've photographed here, but these give me myriad options once I begin.

I'm off to the DMV this morning as my driver's license needs to be renewed. They'll be taking a new mug shot, and making sure I can see well enough to get behind the wheel. Once that's over, I'll be back home to start sewing. What's a little production sewing between now and Thursday, right? 

Oh, and tomorrow is my actual Birthday...and I'm working. Talk about poor planning. I should have switched with someone else weeks ago, so now I'm committed. I have a new Birthday photo to share that our dear daughter-in-law snapped over the weekend. I can't wait to show it to you tomorrow! See you then.

10 comments:

  1. Very pretty fabrics.
    I LOVE the one with the script & the Chickadee, my favorite bird.
    They are just so energetic & cute. :)
    Have fun deciding what to make.
    Sorry you have to work today.
    Happy Birthday!!
    Marilyn

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    1. Hi Marilyn:
      That's one of my favorites, too! I've already cut and sewn half of nearly 12 dozen napkins! I'll finish those up on Wednesday. I spoke with my niece at the facility and she gave me another idea. We'll see what I have time for. Yeah. I'm a little bummed to be at work, too, but I can stretch out my celebration this way. lol Thanks, dear.
      xoxo
      Donna

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  2. So many beautiful fabrics - the shoppers will enjoy all of your choices! Goodness, I can't imagine having to work outside of home in addition to your production sewing this week! Hmmm, sounds to me like birthday celebrating might have to stretch over several weekends to make up for it... 😉

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    1. Hi Lois:
      Thankfully, it's only six hours on Tuesdays and three hours answering phone for fish fry orders on Fridays. I didn't plan ahead very well though for this week. That's for sure! You're right. I'm going to really stretch out this celebration!
      xoxo
      Donna

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  3. My goodness woman, you exhaust me just reading about all you have to do today much less the rest of the week! I do hope you're going to be able to take a little time to enjoy your birthday.

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    1. Hi MA:
      LOL. I exhausted me, too, writing about it. sheesh. What was I thinking? Oh, well, I can celebrate and rest next week.
      xoxo
      Donna

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  4. Sherry of createology: You sure do like to stay busy. Lovely fabrics and good ideas. Happy extended Birthday Week!

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    1. Hi Sherry:
      You know what they say, right? Moving targets are harder to hit. lol Thanks for the Birthday wishes, dear.
      xoxo
      Donna

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  5. Great selection of fabrics. You really have the petal to the metal girl!
    Happy Birthday, it's nice to have a birthday at the beginning of the month, so
    it really is a birthday month. Enjoy everyday of it.
    Happy Birthday.
    Shirley

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    1. Hi Shirley:
      You wouldn't believe how the machine was humming away all day today. More to do before I'm done. I'll celebrate all month for sure!
      Thanks, dear.
      xoxo
      Donna

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