I did the unthinkable this weekend… I didn’t work much, outside of some emails.
I don’t know how much I really enjoy not working but I am still alive and kickin’. In fact, all that I developed was a slight twitch from my addiction withdraws. My dorky, yellow beaver blogging friends are the only reason I got through this weekend because I am no Martha Stewart; I have no desire to be Martha Stewart; I can now see what pushed her over to the side of being a bad girl because her career sort of blows.
Instead of work I was poked a countless number of times, in a not so fun way. Then my hands started to get sore from all of the opening and closing they were doing. To top it all off, I had to watch a video on YouTube to figure out what I was doing wrong and that didn’t even help! I got so frustrated that I had to call a friend to help me finish what I started.
Perverts!
I can’t believe you went there because I was not spending the weekend doing anything sexual! Although, Michael would have preferred sexual over me pretending to be Martha Stewart. I do have a JUICY story coming up all about Michael and the word sexual so keep your eyes peeled! I am just trying really hard to keep this PG-13 because it is about a baby shower, not how to make a baby. 
Do you know what ended up helping with my almost epic sewing failure? A stiff hurricane!
Back to business.
I cut, pinned and sewed stuff with an actual sewing machine. There… I said it! I used a sewing machine this weekend and I am awful at it! Once the bobbin ran out I wanted to throw it out the window but I used it! I want a sewing machine for Christmas but that could just be for appearances…
I don’t care who you are, these Star Wars burp cloths are pimpin’! The backs of them are 3 ply Gerber cloth diaper prefolds because they are so absorbent.
Baby shower guests- I have 20 burp cloths made for shower gifts right now. This weekend I got bibs, blankets, the crib bumper and the blocks halfway done but nothing is priced yet. I will have prices once I make as much as I can and divide the cost of supplies by what I have made. You will have to stay tuned for the last minute details.
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Adelina Priddis
September 25, 2012 at 11:17 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Way to go!!! Seriously, sewing machines can be difficult and frustrating if you’re teaching yourself. You should see if there are any sewing classes near you.
Love the burp cloths, but after child #2 I gave up on them. I take the spit up to the shoulder and wear it proudly
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Mallery Reply:
September 25th, 2012 at 11:42 am
It was pretty frustrating because I didn’t watch my girlfriend set up the bobbin so when it ran out I was lost. I think I will look into a class once I have my own machine. I have a fantastic friend because she left her brand new Brother her for me to use.
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Adelina Priddis
September 26, 2012 at 10:30 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
lol, yeah the bobbins are the most frustrating. If you have a JoAnn’s or Husqvarna Viking distributer near you, they usually offer classes.
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Jillian
September 26, 2012 at 10:45 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I’m with you – sewing machines are for hardcore people. I’m not that hardcore. Those burp cloths however happen to look awesome!
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mel
September 27, 2012 at 9:53 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
That is awesome Mallery!! i wish I could sew or even be crafty for that matter,lol!
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