Napkins

This weekend I am making napkins. They are ugly! Well, the fabric isn't the greatest. I bought this fabric a few years ago when I briefly thought about quilting. So I got something cheap to try it out. I didn't get very far with it, so I had a bunch of fabric that I wasn't using. For about five years, we have been using fabric napkins instead of paper. I was only thinking that it would be good for the pocket book not having to buy paper napkins all the time...but another nice thing is that its good for the environment. I am not one of those "Green" people...I will however do something if it ends up being cheaper for me. I guess I am environmentally friendly though...I no longer use paper towels, and I have fabric bags for grocery shopping....and I do recycle. I refuse to be "Green" though. I call it being economical and saving money...or Green :)

Slacking!!!

I have so been slacking at posting lately!! I have been so busy with lots of projects. I finally finished my dress last week. Over the weekend I made a purse...just a simple one. I am currently working on making a cute skirt for myself...and a present for someone else. Don't want to mention the who or the what yet. I haven't made much in the jewelry realm for awhile. It seems as though I have been in a rut. I guess when I decided not to buy any more beads, it kind of put me at a complete stand still. I did force myself to make a bracelet, and a couple earrings a couple weeks ago....just for old time sake. I just can't get into it like I was. I haven't even touched my camera since before Christmas (or at least it seems that way.) I'll try to post pics of the dress and the purse when I get around to taking the pictures.

On another note...I am trying my hand at "farming" this year. I have planted Strawberries, Raspberries, Tomatoes, Lettuce, Onions, Chamomile, Lavender, and Cilantro. I have also planted some Green beans from seed, but they have yet to pop out yet so not so sure about that one! I tried my hand at Basil last year, and I didn't do so well...so we'll see about this one!!

I have always wanted to be one of those self-reliant persons, that could live off the land...its just my thumb is more yellow-brown than green...but we'll see! Practice makes perfect, I suppose!