Sewing Projects

My friend and I have been trying to motivate each other to finish sewing projects by having "sewing parties" where we get together and bombard my kitchen with sewing machines, fabric pieces, toys (for her daughter), cutting mats, pin cushions, and, of course, snacks. She's currently working on a cute dress, but she accidentally set the iron too hot. I don't think she'll do that again. Luckily, she had enough extra fabric to cut another piece.




The curtains are FINALLY up. These have been driving me crazy for months! You wouldn't think curtains would be that hard, but these sure had my number. The fabric was really thick and I had to use thicker thread that kept getting jammed in my sewing machine. And somewhere along the way, I miscalculated so that the curtains ended up just a smidge too short (and a little crooked, but I won't go there or else I'll scream). I also found out that it is really hard to find a needle big enough to thread cording through so that I could open and close these.



Whew! Next time, I'm forking out the cash to buy blinds!

BOWLYPMICS

Last Saturday, we held an official "Bowlympics." Each frame had a different method of bowling and then you add up your score. This only works if you have a group that isn't afraid of looking like fools! We had a fantastic group of about 10. (Okay, yes, I am a COMPLETE nerd and we went bowling for my birthday.) Great fun.

This is my friend on the "no approach" round. You had to stand still and just swing your arm. What form!

Matt is seen here demonstrating the "between your legs" round.

This is me trying to get a strike on "hut, hut, hike!" No picture is ever flattering when you're in the midst of a Bowlympics.

Drum Roll Please...

Here they are, the long awaited pictures. We lost our camera (the one with over 400 pictures from our trip to Nauvoo, along with other summer adventures), so I took new ones. Away we go...

In June, I got to be part of a 12 woman team that ran the Wasatch Back, a 180.5 mile relay from Logan to Heber to Park City. It took us about 30 hours and was one of the coolest things I've ever done. I've already signed up a team for next year, and almost have enough people for a second team. Anyone interested?

I've been keeping busy with Young Womens also. For one of our activities we had a photography professor come and teach us a few basics about taking pictures. This was one of our experiments that night.

This summer, I've decided to try my hand a little more at sewing. This is my first skirt. I even put in a zipper! I loved the fabric and even found a sweater that matched perfectly! Currently, I'm working on new roman shades for my kitchen doors, then I've got a couple more skirts lined up. Easier than buyin' them!

This is right after my Dad was sealed to his new wife in the Bountiful Temple. (Notice the skirt!) My mother passed away about a year and a half ago from cancer. We miss her, but we were also excited to welcome my Dad's wife to the family.