Decisions, decisions...

Happy Thursday (and Happy 4th day of my blog!)

True to my wandering artistic brain, I've been having issues deciding what to sew. I have, oh I don't know, at least 4 quilt tops that need to be completed, a pink and burgundy houndstooth long jacket that needs to be lined, a ton of clothing that needs to be mended or altered... but none of this is exciting enough for my FIRST "I made something" post.

I think to help motivate me to at least complete the above sewing projects (minus the mending, blah), I'm going to post photos of them so everyone can guilt me into striking them off my "list of things to do" haha. I clearly have no drive to complete things. I love starting things though!

Boo helping me spruce up the photo of my clam shell Winnie the Pooh quilt top!

A graduating colour triangle quilt out of Tonga Batik fabric lollipop I bought in Lions Head, ON.

Fall leaves quilt in Autumn Medley fabric I bought at Hyggeligt Fabrics in London.

Quilt kit for Anna Maria Horner fabrics Good Folks I picked up at the Greenwood Quiltery in Guelph.

This jacket has been in the works for 4 years!

Close up of the fabric, and a very camouflaged pocket!

 I just decided this second I want to make a skirt for my first "I completed something" post. So by the end of Sunday I shall be sharing my new skirt. There. My artsy brain will just have to deal with my quick decision. Or I might make a 60's style shift dress...

I did it!

Ms. Marilyn Monroe doing her own hair!

To all my friends and family (and strangers) that I told about my upcoming year of blogging... I finally did it! I'm here, posting my ramblings and adventures for the whole world to see :)

For everyone and anyone reading this, here's the deal:
- I love to design and sew
- I love fashion and people with unique personal style
- I love vintage everything
- I love to procrastinate

So what does this have to do with you? Well, this blog is a way to hold me accountable for all those times I've said that I was going to change my evil procrastinating ways and there is the added benefit of helping my bank account recover from the years of spending abuse.

The plan:
(Cry and wonder what the hell I've gotten myself into)
1. Make my own clothing. I did this way back in highschool and loved how everything fit me exactly, and considering how much I love vintage styles yet do not have a vintage figure (yet!), or a proper vintage curating income, I'll have to make it!
2. Make (and post!) 1 item every week for an entire year. This includes finishing some of my quilts, but is mostly meant to light a fire under my butt to finally work on my upcycled leather handbags.
3. Stop buying new clothes. I've had a lot of back and forth on this one... and I think I've come to accept these terms:
     - I can buy things I cannot make, as long as I NEED them (underthings, shoes, sunglasses...)
     - I can buy clothing if it is vintage, or a needed second hand item
     - I can buy items that are handmade by awesome people with awesome styles :)

So, there it is. Feel free to hold me to everything I just told you (I'm probably going to need you to hold me to everything I just told you haha).

Day 1: Create blog - Done. Wow that was easy, time for a Starbucks break! haha Juuust joking bank account!

P.S. I'll make this blog a bit prettier as soon as I can. Promise!