I've been busy, but still crafting!

As usual, I have too many irons in the fire.  Though I've recently removed one.  After almost 10 years with the local Rocky Horror Picture Show shadowcast, I have retired.  It basically came down to this:  It was time.  So, what do I do with my newfound extra time?  I get crafting! :)

Tonight I whipped up something I wanted to make for a while now.  My stepmom has a holder for plastic bags.  It's got elastic openings on either end and you stuff the plastic shopping bags into it.  You'd be amazed at how many bags fit.  I didn't use a pattern, I pretty much deconstructed hers in my head and rebuilt it.  I think I will do some things a little differently when I make more, but for a first go, it's not too bad.  :)

Sewing will be happening more often once I can have a craft room.  Having to set up and tear down each time I work on a project is no fun.  :(  At least with a craft room I can close the door! :)  I have another project I am working on.  I've been crocheting squares that I will stitch together to make a blanket for hubby.  It's very slow going, but it will be nifty once it's finished.  :)

Here are some pics from today:

Here's the closeup on the fabric

The bag hanging in the pantry

The sewing machine!! :D