I like the ellipses, as you may have noticed. I'm pretty certain I don't use it correctly (well, sometimes I'd like to think that I do, but often times I'm sure that I don't). That's ok, because I don't think it's a horribly poor reflection on me, and I like the way it looks :)
You may be wondering, "Is this blog really about grammar?". No worries (unless you're into grammar, and then I'm sorry to say you'll be disappointed), this blog is more about my adventures in sewing (and probably a few other things). I started sewing about 7 years ago maybe (see, that's why I need an electronic trail!). I made some curtains for the pending arrival of my first child. Then I tried quilting -- started very small, then just jumped into a bed quilt when aforementioned child was ready to transition from crib to bed. After that accomplishment, I was pretty well hooked. I did another quilt or two, a few baby blankets, valences and curtains, bags, and then I had another baby. Ah, now a cute little dress was totally required! Wow, it's just sort of taken on a life of its' own. I am constantly challenging myself, and I really just love it when a project comes together. I haven't had too many total disappointments -- you just have to figure out how to make a mistake into an interesting and artistic design "choice" (unfortunately, that often means I tear it out and try to fix it with said design enhancement, but, it's better than scrapping it, in my opinion). So, as I've been growing my skills and reading blogs and buying more patterns and fabric than I should, I've found myself doing a lot of thinking. I've started thinking about my own wardrobe, how things fit, how they could fit, how I'd feel better about getting dressed if they did fit. I've been thinking more about sustainability, natural fibers, using up my stash, quality vs. quantity, and the state of the clothing industry and the quest for cheaper clothes. It's been interesting, but I don't typically think too deeply about things -- I just let them skim the surface. I thought starting a blog might help me do two things:
1. Delve a little more deeply into some of these issues (hopefully my own thoughts, rather than just linking to what others have said, but if I do that, at least I'll be able to find those posts again!)
2. Document my sewing journey. It would have been nice to start from the beginning, but how many people really know when they are at the start of something wonderful?
So, if anyone is out there, welcome, and glad to have you for the ride!
(Oh, and to be sure, I won't be quitting my day job.)
