Oh My, Is It May Already?

So, yeah, I've been gone for quite some time and I can't possibly tell you everything that's happened (some good, some bad - you know how it is.) Anyhow I'm back now and just to tie up some loose ends, I finished these socks and I wore them pretty regularly.  At first I was hand-washing them, but they're actually better after coming out of the dryer.  They're amazing.

I started a second pair that I call my Highlander socks.  They're knee-length, grey with two big cables.  I meant to wear them with my big winter boots, but alas they're not finished - I have 1-1/2 socks.

I have about 5 dresses to make. Over the years, I got into the habit of buying everything I need when I buy the fabric so I just need to cut, fit and sew. I also have a bra to make, but we'll get to that in another post.  I'm going to document the ENTIRE process so hopefully it'll help someone. 

(Whoa, I just realized I'm in a polka dot phase.  I have a fuschia/white polka dot fabric on my sewing table, I'm sitting next to some black/white polka dot fabric for a skirt, I'm (sadly) still working on that brown/white polka dot skirt AND I bought some black/pink polka dot fabric for my first bra/panty set.  How did that HAPPEN?)

Speaking of which, last week I wore a very cute outfit to work and sadly, it brought a lot of questions. That's when you know you've fallen off - you look halfway decent and people ask where you're going.  I felt really good though and got compliments, even from a bicyclist that rode past me.  So now I'm working out some new outfits (and new hairstyles) so that I always have something cute to wear. Mostly I want to bridge the gap between too casual and too dressy, although if I have to pick a side, I'll go with too dressy.

Anyhow right now, I'm going to set up my sewing for the day, take some pics and I'll see you back here soon. No really.