Look what I made!

So, I've ventured out of my comfort zone and am trying lots of new crafts--one of which is sewing! Mike and I decided that we could make some curtains for the office because nothing in the store looked good in the room--so here they are! Aren't you proud of me?! Who woulda thought! See the bead work--that was a ribbon that we bought, but see how it lines up perfectly! Wow huh!
And look at the stitching around the button-hole style wraps! Awesome huh! I only had to practice a few times on some scrap fabric and it looks pretty dang good to me!
And this here is a liitle fall decor that I made because I have nothing else in the house remotely fall or halloween-ish, (besides my yummy pumpkin-spice candle!) but here it is. I think I may make some smaller ones as well. Not too bad for a novice, eh? We decided to do curtains and a bedspread for the guest room as well because you can do what you want, have a totally unique room and pay less (usually) for it. Hopefully we'll get that done before the new baby comes!

I've been having so much fun with these crafts--it really does make me stretch and try to develop new talents that may be useful someday. Hence the craft room cleaning-- a big motivator to keep going and enjoy it. Like it's really hard! And my friends are really good at it and like doing crafts, so it's fun to share.

I'm still quilting a baby blanket for the new little one and should have some pictures of it when more of it is finished. So far it's a fun project. Can't wait to show you! And I'll also be sewing an apron! We'll see how that goes--yikes. Wish me luck!