new curtains

Finally finished our living room curtains.

This is what our curtains looked like before. I was burnt out from working on remodeling our home when I made these.

 Really enjoyed the applique. For the teardrops and apples, I cut out my drawings and taped them onto the fabric. This made it really easy to cut out the perfect shape. In the process my drawings became laminated.

The creature by the tree is supposed to be a Sasquatch.

knitting...

My brother recently asked me to teach him how to knit. He wanted to try a hat for his first project but that didn't work out. So he started with a scarf. I thought back to when I first started knitting. It was pretty frustrating. I kept getting concerned that he would get frustrated and give up. Trying to encourage him I said, "You just have to get past the frustrating stage." He said, "Everything is frustrating at first." I know this is a simple statement but it got me thinking. I have given up on some dreams out of frustration and fear of failure. I have wanted to start my own online business selling stuff that I make for a long time. The fear of failing at something I love to do has kept me from doing what I love. I have to get past the frustration stage in this area of my life. I had gotten past the frustration stage in knitting by making mittens for Christmas gifts but didn't realize it.
In order to do this I am working on improving my sewing skills. So far I have made a dog bed (which my dogs defluffed), transformed a 3xl shirt to a large, patched jeans, and I'm working on a new curtain for our living room.

Many things have changed since my previous post.

Here is a quick update.

My husband and I left Oklahoma and moved back to Indiana to be near family.
Eventually purchased a home in Indiana.
Took in two dogs that could use a home.
Worked at Starbucks for awhile.
Adopted a rabbit to be buddies with my rabbit.
Became a C.N.A. with hopes of becoming a nurse.
While training to be a C.N.A. observed physical and occupational therapists.
Realized I would really enjoy being a rehabilitation therapist.
Just needed to fulfill some prerequisites before applying for the program.
Spent the last two years in school again.
Rescued two stray kittens.
Lost a wonderful grandma and aunt in the same year. (two of my creative inspirations)
Finally got our tattoo rings after six years of marriage.
Now trying to get into a rehabilitation school.

I have always enjoyed making things but I had put this on the back burner. Now that I am done with school until I get accepted into another school, I have had time to revisit my love to create. I am starting this blog up again to share my crafty endeavors.