She who sews....

Over the course of a week, I opened the box that contained my sewing machine. Then, I threaded the bobbins, cut fabric, and - you guessed it - sewed fabric together!

I ended up making 5 French seamed envelope pillows. They turned out O.K. I hope my sewing skills improve over the next several months.

And now, the "envelope" please.....




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