Where has September gone???

Well, the sewer problem is resolved and I'm catching up on laundry and cleaning as a result...it's amazing how fast clothes/sheets/towels accumulate for just 2 people.. It is also amazing how you take for granted being able to do laundry, shower and just use water in general. I'm glad it is fixed and with no permanent damage or major damage to our home.

I haven't sewed much but am getting my Christmas gift list ready...I'm going to try and make all of my gifts this year. I'm taking some days off next week and will start on my list then..

I've found 2 new things I am going to try..one is hooded towels for babies/toddlers. I found a really easy pattern that uses a towel and a hand towel to make a really cute and useful hooded towel..I can then applique and embroider to decorate it. I'm going to try on of those next week for my friend's 4 year old.

I've also always wondered what to do with my small (2 inch or so) scraps. I can't bear to throw them away and I'm not patient enough to make a quilt out of small scraps like that. Maybe one day I'll have the skill and patience to do very small, scrappy quilts but I don't know. Anyway, I came across a tutorial where you use the small fabrics and make fabric beads. I'm going to try that this week and see how it goes. I'm interested in 2 types...one is completely fabric, oval and tube shaped (you use a straw to form them) and the other uses round wooden beads which you cover with fabric. I have some really cute fabric so I'm hoping this turns out to be a good use for them..it would also help with my "homemade Christmas" goal if I could make a few fabric bead necklaces!

The weekend has flown by and I need to get ready for work tomorrow...hope everyone had a great weekend!