an unnecessary project.

With a little more than a month left to go, you would think I would be taking projects off of my list at this point. Instead, I added one on. Uninspired when it came to designing our programs and sick of teal taffeta table runners being the only sewing I've done in months, I decided to make a simple garter to wear on the wedding day.

It's made of ivory silk duponi, which is one of my most favorite fabrics ever. We won't be doing the garter & bouquet toss since those traditions have never been our cup of tea at other weddings we've been to, so I really do not need a garter at all. But who can resist a quick and easy sewing project (with beautiful silk duponi) when in need of some instant gratification?

I have no doubt that I'll need to prioritize within the next few weeks in order to get the important elements on my list finished before the wedding, but for now, I'm still hoping we can finish most of the projects that we've been hoping to bring to the big day. And admiring my completely unnecessary, yet still gratifying ruffly little garter!

If you want to make a simple garter, check out this tutorial from the purl bee!

Did anyone else add a last minute project onto their list? What was it?

sew excited!

Forgive me for the pun. I just made something on my new sewing machine (thank you mom & dad for the early Christmas gift) and it turned out really well for my first time making anything! I've sewn before on my mom's machine when I was younger, but nothing more difficult than a pillow (which is the most basic project ever). I was a little more ambitious this time. I'd tell you what it is, but you'll have to wait! It's a gift and I don't want to give it away.

Speaking of gifts, it's getting to be that time of year. I have to admit that one of my favorite parts of Christmas is trying to find the perfect gift for everyone...and then wrapping it in pretty paper. I am sucker for pretty packaging. I'm also sad to admit that I want to get a second job as a gift wrapper during the holidays. My fiance won't let me. :( So instead, we went out last weekend and bought most of our Christmas gifts. And then I came home and wrapped them all. In color-coordinated paper that matches the colors of our Christmas tree and decorations. Which I put up on Sunday. I am slightly OCD.

Note: These are not my wrapped gifts. I am too lazy to take a picture, I apologize.

Photo from Flickr.