I'm back! My health was pretty bad for awhile there. The docs never did figure out what was wrong with me. But it was a great motivation to improve my diet and get some exercise. I'm eating mainly whole foods which is so energizing and good for you. So now I am feeling energy again, and I find myself drawn to create things. I'm currently crocheting a baby blanket. But I have 3 books coming in the mail, as a birthday present to myself. I ordered:

Lotta Jansdotter's "Simple Sewing: Patterns and How-To for 24 Fresh and Easy Projects"

Jocelyn Worrall's "Simple Gifts to Stitch: 30 Elegant and Easy Projects"

Suzann Thompson's "Crochet Bouquet: Easy Designs for Dozens of Flowers"

I was so excited to see that Suzann Thompson is having a crochet bouquet-along for her book! That was total inspiration to buy her book, which I had been wanting for a long time.

I bought some fabric on sale at Joann's. And I cleaned off my work space. Now I just have to find my sewing machine in the closet. I think it's way up high on the shelf behind some boxes of books. So I'd better get my man to help!

Another book that I want is Amy Karol's "Bend the Rules Sewing", but I can't afford to buy more books right now. But I found the pattern online from her book, the one for the adorable baby bibs. I was so happy because this is actually the pattern I wanted to try first from her book. Joy!!!

Another book I have my eye on is