New Year's Eve and New Year's day didn't go as I had planned. I ended up spending the entire weekend going back and forth from the bed to the couch. I'm not sure if I was fighting a bug or if I was just completely exhausted from the months leading up to it. In any case, I decided that I needed to give myself a vacation. I didn't take a vacation from the clinic, had that little break after Christmas. I took a vacation from my blog and my online business. Other than responding to sales, I didn't create, update, or anything
I did however play around a little with my sewing machine. I made some potholders for my kitchen. My old ones were getting so sad looking. It was embarrassing! So I made the ones above. I made them bigger and thicker than the old ones. There will be no burnt fingers in my house!
Since I was off work today I completed my "Love" kit which I just uploaded to my Etsy Shop and Website.
My next project is a table runner for my dining room table. I loved the way my Christmas one looked and now my table looks too bare. Hmmmm, do I see a blog tutorial coming up?
I'm glad you had a chance to take a break and refresh! Your new potholders look great! I'm sure your kitchen and fingers, too, are happy!
ReplyDeletegreat new graphic design!
Yes, we do want to see your new tablerunner no matter how you decide to present it!
Taking a break really helps me to recharge. Lovely new potholders =) And great new design! Table runners are really fun =)
ReplyDeleteThey are soooo lovely!!
ReplyDeleteIt's great that you took a nice break. It's good to do that now and again, recharge... Your new potholders are great, looking forward to seeing your new table runner!
ReplyDeleteGlad you're feeling better and we all get to benefit from your break~those pot holders are super. I really like the pattern and color choice. That's also a very cute graphic set!
ReplyDeleteGlad to know you're feeling better. We all need to recharge our batteries sometimes.
ReplyDeleteGood to hear you are feeling better. it seems like everyone is fighting off something these last couple weeks. those pot holders match your kitchen (at least your floor) so well!!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you time out to rejuvenate yourself, it is important. Love your potholders and can't wait to see the new table runner:) Happy New Year Sher:)
ReplyDeleteHi Sher,
ReplyDeleteglad you are feeling better - I felt the same over Christmas. This always happens during a holiday...
Your potholders are fabulous. I like them thick too! Your kit is ADORABLE!!!
The heart garland is cute, Sheryl. I hope you are feeling better and did manage to enjoy your break from work.
ReplyDeleteErika
Continue to feel better!! Sometimes our bodies tell us what to do whether we want to or not. I need new pot holders!
ReplyDeleteI think we all need a break at times. I was around the week before and after Christmas, but I told my co-hostesses we were taking a break from the Twitter Tree and it was wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI spend time with my grandson and we played and crafted and just enjoyed the fact that I didn't have to keep coming into the office every 5 minutes.
The potholders look great!
Have a wonderful day!
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Glad you could give yourself some rest time. Sometimes our bodies just need a bit of time off too:) It's also nice to get a few projects done for yourself!
ReplyDeleteSher - I'm so glad to see you as a new follower on my blog! I've been loving your blog for awhile now. You're not the only one who had some kind of bug over the vacation...All my kids got sick, and it was no fun! Really great "love" kit. =)
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I hope that you're feeling better now! Sometimes your body does just need a break.
ReplyDeleteI love the new pot holders and Love kit! A table runner would be a great blog tutorial.
I did the same this holiday, just took a break and focused on family.
ReplyDeletehope you are feeling better now. I did that back and forth from the bed to the couch this past Tuesday when I was off from work.
ReplyDeleteLove the potholders. I need new ones too. Mine are ancient and they look it
hope you're feeling better. Love the way the potholders came out! Looks like they match your tile {:-D
ReplyDeleteIt is good to take a break at times, especially when you are getting wore down. The pot holders are so nice, I really like the design.
ReplyDeleteIts good to take a break burnout is never any good! I love the new potholders and your love is in the air designs! So cute :)
ReplyDeleteThey look great - i need to make some of those soon! Karima
ReplyDeleteWent to your Etsy shop again. Just love "Love kit", and love your photos!
ReplyDeleteHope you doing great!
Ratcha