FABRIC

As a new full time mama it is important to maintain a certain level sanity, get in a little adult time, and a sense of self outside of being a mama. Sula is my number one priority and will always be but it's nice to have an activity outside taking care of her. Sewing is relaxing, rejuvinating, and fun! I have found such joy and peace in this simple hobby. While Sula plays next to me or sleeps I am able to create beautiful projects from yards of fabric.

Sula and I have made several long trips Joanns to select beautiful fabrics, notions, patterns, and other supplies necessary. The above photo includes all the fabric purchased this week. They are so lovely! I have also purchased many different patterns (since they have been on sale the past 2 weeks from $15-$19 to $0.99-$1.99. Pattern projects include: aprons, nursing covers, diaper bags, purses/bags, toys, baby clothes & hats. Since most items in Joanns have been on sale (big time on sale) I was able to stock up on supplies!

This weekend we are moving the bed out of the spare bedroom since we rarely have sleepover guests and creating a sewing space for me! YAY I can't wait. I have been chomping at the bit to start sewing a purse (I got the cutest patterns this week!).

As a way to make a little money, have fun, and stay busy I have decided to open an etsy shop online. It is called Laughing Baby and you can visit my shop at laughingbaby.etsy.com but there isn't anything up there yet but soon there will be! I will put the purses, aprons, nursing covers, diaper bags, baby toys, baby shoes, etc that I make on there. Hopefully people find something they like and purchase them. I just think it would be so nice to create things and have others use them. The diaper bag that I created for myself has been so wonderful and easy to use that I want to share that with others.

Look out for creations by me!