Finally .. A New Sewing Project

Yay!  I finally have a new sewing project on the table that makes me actually want to change the thread on my sewing machine and get to work.  I also have another one that I have to complete this weekend that is not going to be fun, so I'm procrastinating.  The not so fun job?  Revamping an old tie for a friend.  The fun job?  A 4th of July outfit for our granddaughter.  We just got off the phone with the kids who asked if I could make an outfit for their 4th of July barbecue.  Of course I said yes.  I love making kids clothes and since I don't need anything for myself, this may just be the project that gets me back in front of my sewing machine again (plus I really do need to get started on some alterations for myself and finish alterations on a dress for a friend of mine -- I really hate alterations).

So, tomorrow I get to head off to JoAnn's and pick up some 4th of July fabric.  Suffice it to say, since I don't really care for JoAnn's, I've been tossing the flyers in the recycling bin without cracking the first page.  Hopefully there is a good sale on the holiday fabric.  Then on Sunday,while hubby and his friend are building a fence, I'll get the outfit cut out.  I'm so excited.

I'll probably start the actual sewing on the 29th and finish up on the 30th since I'm off work due to the premier of Eclipse. Yes, I said it.  The premier of Eclipse.  A friend and I will be heading off to the theater on the 29th to catch the triple feature.  Twilight starts at 6:30 p.m., then we watch New Moon and then, at 12:01 a.m., Eclipse.  It will be nice to just go to the theater, hang out with a friend and watch movies knowing that I don't have to be anywhere or do anything.  Just relax.  I've even been avoiding the previews so I can be surprised.  We did the double-feature thing for New Moon and had a really good time.

So, stand by for a peek at the fabric and pattern.  I'll have to sew like the wind since this outfit has to go to the Seattle area.  Talk about a great summer project!