My Bliss

My pocket Webster lists "bliss" as complete happiness, or joy.  I wasn't even aware of this word until a couple of years ago.  I hesitate to use it because I think it is a little overused, but just couldn't think of another word to describe what spending so much time sewing means to me. There are so many other things in my life that bring me happiness and joy. Those things being my Lord, my husband, my family and friends, cooking, cleaning (yes, that's what I said), gardening and decorating to name a few, but sewing rates way up there near the top. This week I was blessed to be able to sew more than usual and  I was rewarded greatly by my granddaughter when I made her this robe for her birthday and made one for her American Doll to match.  She loves it and doesn't want to take it off.

It is made from Minkee fabric an a coordinating fabric. It is so soft and cozy without being heavy.

All of my grandkids have Minkee pillowcases I have made for them and love the way it feels.

I also did another model for my favorite quilt store.

Isn't it cute? You can find the pattern here:

Strawberry Patches

and....I made 3 more of these (18 total now, not counting the four I made for the granddaughters for Christmas)

Friday, I will finish Roman Shades for my friend Gail @ mailto:www.victorian@heart.blogspot.com I have made her Dining room and Living room drapes and Roman Shades for the

Dining Room also. When I get the shades done for the living room I will be taking pictures to show here. She designs them, finds the fabric and I sew them. We make a good team.

What I know is that if I spend some time following my "bliss" each week,  the rest of the things I do seem to fall into place and I am a much happier woman.