This could be a problem! ;)

I have a new hobby, and I am quite addicted! The problem is that once I get started, it's just so hard to stop! I might have to set some time limits for myself! :)

 Ivey learned how to smock last year, and she has been making some beautiful outfits. I keep wanting for her to teach me how, but every time I was in Birmingham, we were always just too busy with other things. I had a few days off work, so I decided it would be a perfect time to take a little trip with the intention of learning to smock! First I practiced the different stitches (Ivey is a great teacher!):

 Then it was time to work on my first piece--a little baby girl dress! I cut out the pattern and sewed the sleeves on, and then Ivey pleated it for me!

 I am having a hard time putting it down!

 In between our smocking lessons, we tried to figure out this machine! I am borrowing it from a friend who had never used it...it's an older model, but it still works. We finally figured out how to do this basic stitch, but I think that I need monogram software to do larger letters and 3 letter monograms...

 We made Thomas a little "Sunday bag" for him to take to his class at church...it turned out cute!

It was a fun couple of days crafting together and learning new things!