The answer: quilts!

I've always been really intimidated by quilting... however, a friend of mine borrowed my sewing machine recently to make a quilt, and she made it seem so fun and easy that I just had to try myself!

So, here it is! They're just 6x6 squares with a small bird applique on one square as the *point*.

Bird applique






After my first quilt, I became so enamored with quilting that I wanted to try out another one right away... So that same weekend, I took a trip to Joanns and bought this awesome fabric to make a quilt that would look good in my living room.


On the couch... I ended up making pillow covers to match with the quilt! It makes our apartment look really asian and pretty. :)




Full length


Close up of the pattern (I love this fabric SO MUCH)




So after making my first two quilts ever in one weekend you would think I would have wanted to take a break... But no! Instead I decided to up the ante and try to make an actual comforter sized blanket... And here it is! I'm really proud of it -- I didn't have to buy any fabric at all. This was all made from fabrics I had on hand at home. It was really challenging and I probably won't do anything like it again in the near future -- but it was a really great learning experience!

I kept seeing this "coinstack" pattern everywhere that looked oh-so-pretty, so I just took it by ear, and it came out pretty well, I think!

Close up: I never in a million years thought I would be using transformers, pirate and owl fabric in the same project.


Full length

I have to say that there are bad days, and then there are days that are just so ridiculously bad that it makes me laugh.

Take today for example.

Went to a screening interview for a new casino.  Was told that I was way too overqualified for the job I was applying for.  Strike one.

Decided to go to the LDS Employment center to get the Mormon hookups.

On the way there, noticed that my car was stuttering.  Realized I've been driving on E for a while now. Strike two.

Stopped at a gas station.

Realized I left my wallet at home. Strike three. (I should be out by now.. but it gets worse!)  Decide to call Brent to have him bail me out.

Realized I left my phone at home.

Scrounge the entire car for change and cash.  Find $1.00.

It was enough to get me here to the LDS Employment center, at least (after 3-4 false starts on the car -- can't be good).

Finally was able to get in contact with Brent by getting someone on google chat to call him.

Now I'm waiting for him to come pick me up and give me my money.

 

It's like I'm in a sitcom!  An unemployed one.