Sew Happy

Quite some time ago, I lost the backstitch lever and the thread holer-oner thing-a-ma-jig. No clue where they went or what happened. I can only assume they got lost in transit somewhere. Because I have a low end sewing maching that was bought in the States, finding those parts was near possible. Who knew. I finally found a place in the States that didnt cost ridiculous amounts and had normally priced shipping to Canada. Well ... they are finally here. I am so happy to have my sewing machine back. I mean, I haven't had a huge use for it but there have been times when I thought "I would love to do this right now but .... oh darn. No sewing machine" and moved on to something else. Now that I am motivated back to the scrapping world, I can not wait to get my thread in and sew across a piece of crisp paper or tantalizing ribbon. Maybe this weekend, if it frees up some. The hubs may even get lucky and I will finish that quilt for him. Maybe.

On an Art Journal Everyday note, things are progressing and I have't really missed alot of days. That is what I actually love about this challenge, I think. That I can spend two minutes sticking down a rub on and I will have met my daily quota. No pressure. I havent actually started creating art yet, but I did make my art journal from scratch.



I went from this ....





... to this ...





... and this ...



... and this.

I used everything in the paper pad except the front cover.  The back made the perfect sturdy base for the front and back of the journal.  Each signature was hand sewn seperately then added to the album.  I painted canvas in turquoise and bright magenta using water to allow the two colours to mix before adhering it to the front and back inserts.  Topped off with some glimmer mist, elastic added and a button for closure and I was done.  I was going to decorate the front but decided not to.  Not right now, at least.  Maybe down the road when it is complete.  So, now that my journal is created, I can make art inside.  Hopefully what I have in my mind will look as good on the paper.  That all depends on if my trip to DeSerres tomorrow is successful or not.