Emptynester ~ Those ornaments are fabulous, thanks for the photos!
Ivy ~ Love the little dog. Thanks to Harriet for the link.
Harmony ~ Congratulations on finishing the last quilt. I'm in awe of how quickly you were able to do those. Do you have any photos to share?
Nancy ~ I still appreciate that you make it a priority to do something creative every day.
Alas, my sewing machine is still in its case since the retreat I went to in mid-October.
I'll need to set it up soon, though, to do some alterations. I bought 2 pair of warm slacks at a consignment shop that I can't wear until I fix them.
One pair needs to be hemmed -- I think the first time in my *life* that I'm having to shorten pant legs. I guess they were meant to be worn with really high heels?
The other pair is 2-3 sizes too large in the waist and hips, but I'm pretty sure I can alter the way tailors take in men's pants, at the center back seam. I bought them because they're a nice washable wool, straight leg style that is classic. I'm trying to change up from wearing jeans all the time, plus the wool will be warmer than denim.
I'm delaying pulling out the machine, though, until after I do some more dejunking. I'm on a roll with getting stuff out of the house, and don't want to stop that progress by being sidetracked into more fun sewing.