First Thing's First....ORGANIZATION

I have been working on organizing my craft/sewing room since I started working from home last month. I find it extremely difficult to focus on a new project when there is complete chaos around me. It my own fault. I am a craft-supply/fabric/notions hoarder and I am committed to putting my stash of treasures to use. First thing on the agenda? Taking stock of my current fabric supply. I am a fabric store junkie. I cannot seem to manage getting out of the Fabric Depot for less than $34. Note to self: stop buying fabric. Use what you already have. Yeah right, self. Easier said that done. It's just all so delicious! The greens! The oranges! The browns! The reds! Have mercy on my soul...
















Next in line? Making a few more sets of these little guys..



They were a big hit at the Handmade NW show I did this week and I hope to unload a few more next month at Crafty Wonderland and the Alberta Art Hop. I have 4 more sets that I need to photograph and upload to my ETSY site tomorrow. These really are pretty handy little placemats. The canvas is so sturdy....perfect for a picnic or camping (for the stylish campers among us). I remember opening an issue of Real Simple (or maybe Martha) last year and there was an article on setting your camping dinner table. The woman in the image was standing next to a table the didn't look anything like any camping table I had ever had the pleasure of dining at. I was in love. I'm pretty sure paper lanterns and whittled place card holders were involved. It was magical.

It's just about time to make some dinner and curl up on the couch with a glass of Merlot. It's been a long day and I am ready to rest my fingers. Nighty-nite.