First though, I'll explain one thing that kept me away from those projects and why I am glad it did. Brian works for the Habitat ReStore, a fundraising branch of Habitat for Humanity. Click on the link over there ----> on the sidebar to learn more about the ReStore. They have been a partner on a house at 3346 Tracy- the ReStore employees have all worked on it and the ReStore donated a nice amount of money directly to this project. The "house blessing" was Saturday and we went for the ceremony. The house was beautiful. The homeowners were so excited and proud and emotional. T.V. crews were there and everyone who spoke got all choked up. It REALLY made me want to work on one of the houses myself. It was all so moving. It reinforced in my mind that there are still good things happening out there, and I am so glad we went.

Now, back to my projects. The first thing I wanted to get done was the new purse I've been planning for myself. It's done! I love it.

I wanted it to be big. I'm a mom therefore I carry the world in my purse. I wanted a zipped pocket inside. This was the hardest part. The only zipper I have sewn was years ago and my mom was there talking me through it. On my own, a half an hour passed before I figured out which foot was the zipper foot! I got the pocket sewn to the lining and it looks good, but there are raw edges on the inside of the pocket when you open the zipper. Oh well. I also wanted the purse to close at the top so I added the little flappy-velcro-underneath-button-on-top thingy.

Next in line is this little grinning bunny.

She is made from this pattern from the incredible Hillary. She is a gift for Baby B #1 who is turning one. I know, with the buttons she might be unsafe, but she'll sit on a shelf and look cute for a year or two. The invitation said "No gifts, please" but how can I do that?! I had to make her a little something.

The third thing, the one I did not get done, is Hillary's other recent free pattern, this kitty. It is for Baby B #2, who's about to turn two. I'll post a picture when I get her done.

So, I didn't do it all, but that's ok. I'll work on the kitty this week. Our sweet Foffie (one of my best friends in the world) might come to town this weekend, and I've got a few things in mind for her. We'll see if I can squeeze them in too.

Have a great Monday! Oh, alright then- drink some coffee and it'll be over before you know it.