Tired just tired

10 days ago, I finally had my long awaited surgery.  It was rough, but has been a fairly easy recovery, although I ran into a few hiccups I won't discuss details with you, but it physically has been better than I thought.
Those little hiccups I had really put me in a tiring spin, I wasn't expecting.  But I know in a few more days I feel better, and less like this little guy.

So I have 2 1/2 weeks left off of work.  It seems like its zipping by.  I am assured though my students are in good hands with a sub, they are enjoying, and hoping maybe we can work out some days along the way for her to sub when I come back.

I'm planning on going through and updating my blog.  I want to create one more oriented towards sewing and crafting.  I may have to work with my niece to get her help in designing the page I want, but we'll see.

In the meantime, I'm working on getting my sewing skills back in action.  After 30 pounds of fat loss, a girl has to update her wardrobe.  

these pieces are definitely on my wardrobe plans

1st this fun sweatshirt dress.  I love sweatshirt dresses in the winter with leggings especially!  so Kwik Sew 3718 is on my list!

Next on my List is this McCalls Dress 6278.  I saw it made up in a houndstooth black and white pattern that was just as sharp as can be. Perfect spring summer dress for me. I can rock a sleeveless dress all year, with a jacket or sweater.  

Lastly I want to make a lightweight jacket maybe along denim lines or in some linen for summer.  I must remember we are traveling abroad this summer.

I haven't decided on a pattern yet for the jacket. 

I figure this will get me started and I have a couple gift items to work on as well.

I have cute downloaded hat pattern for baby called Scout!  My cousins daughter is having a little boy this summer and will definitely need a few of these darling chapeau's.  Also a few matching pacifier bibs to go along.  Not all babies are pacifier babies, mine wasn't, but you never know.  

For January I was able to finish the scarf I was working on, made from a silk blend.  It needs to shaped, and then i will take pictures.  I also was able to finish a little baby had for the NICU. I try to make a dozen of these a year to drop off at different times.  My niece was a NICU baby and I don't know if she was lucky enough to have cute knitted hats that were soft.  I try to use the softest yarns, generally bamboo or synthetic/nylon blends.  The nylons offer the softest hand. 

Hope you have a healthy day friends

Treva