Confession: I haven't touched my sewing machine since I made this. The truth is, I haven't felt like it. Growing up, I remember hearing my Maw-maw say that she could only sew when she was in the mood. I suppose the same is true for me.
Another confession: I don't make handmade Christmas gifts...unless I feel like it. See, that 'in the mood' thing can be a problem. On multiple occasions I've purchased supplies with the intention of making gifts, but then something happens, or I'm not in the mood and the gifts don't get made. Now, I don't even bother, unless something strikes me. Any holiday crafting I do goes into decorations or cookie baking - there's no pressure in that. I don't like pressure.
Last night I sat down to knit my tea leaves and it hit me...I wasn't in the moodto knit. I wanted to sew! At that point in the evening it was too late to start anything, so I went to bed. I could hardly fall asleep because I kept thinking about what I wanted to sew. Perhaps it was the time spent in my studio on Sunday, or the visit with my dear friend (who requested some items), I don't know, but the desire to sew is there. My sewing machine is calling. My Christmas tree isn't up and I still have fall leaves on my mantle and a pumpkin on my hearth - all that can wait, I'm in the mood!! Yes, she is calling and I can't resist!!
