Gettin' Crafty

I have always loved domestic pursuits... cooking, gardening (not that I am any good at it), decorating, and crafting have always been hobbies of mine.  I think I get the crafting from my mom.  Growing up, I tackled all sorts of crafts - scrapbooking, painting, faux stained glass making, sewing, card making, wreath making, cross stitching, picture frame painting, and so on.  For awhile there I was REALLY into Mary Engelbreit iron on transfers with a lovely "puff paint" border around it.  Yikes.  Let's just say that I spent more hours at Hobby Lobby than most 13 year olds.  Most of the time my mom was right there with me - we spent HOURS working on family scrapbooks.  And, for the most part, scrapbooking has really been the only craft that I have kept up with.  I have already been at work on a baby book for Mr. Beckett!

As soon as I learned that I was pregnant, visions of crafting projects popped in my mind.  I began thinking of all of the things I could make for our little one.  I decided that I would start with the art of sewing.  I don't think I have touched a sewing machine in almost 10 years, but I have been busy reteaching myself the basics.  I'm pretty sure I am doing it all wrong, but I am getting better.

Here's what I have done so far:

I started with the fabric applique onesies (the tie was my first) and moved on to the burp cloths.  I am getting better with each try.  I guess if my sewing skills don't progress, I could always rely on my puff paint shirt making for little Beckett!  Ha ha!