sew what?

first off, i am feeling worlds better since that last post. thank you, to all my awesome friends and family for giving me giggles, hanging out with me, calling me on the horn and remembering me in your prayers!! life is definitely feeling more sunshiny.

fall is here!! i love, love, LOVE this time of year - colorful leaves crunching beneath my feet, the chill in the air, hot cocoa, cozy fires, pumpkins and spooky fun! i also tend to cook and bake a lot more in the fall...lots of comfort food and treats - yummers!! with all the coziness of home, it makes me want to SEW!!!

i haven't sewn anything in forever. i think my last major project was the brazilian flag quilt i made for my then-husband, when i was nine months pregnant with jenna! so it's been a good few years since i've done anything major. yikes.

i've been looking at different blogs and many quilts and fabrics are catching my eye. problem is, our 4th bedroom (the spare room) is a huge mess right now. i've given us a two week deadline to get that room in order. as soon as the room is ready, i'll be able to sew again! i feel like i've forgotten how to use my machine.

i'm not sure what to make first. i have some gift ideas for christmas, as well as ideas for myself. all i really know is that i see cute fabric and want to buy it, even though i may not have anything specific in mind for it. here are some examples of stuff that grabs my attention:

now that i think of it, i think i will get started on something familiar - raq quilts. i've made quite a few. i used to sell them on consignment at the country store i used to work at in rexburg, idaho. i kept a red and green christmasy one for myself, but i made it using homespun fabrics - not very cozy. i think i will make a date with myself (unless someone wants to join me?) to hunt for some cute, comfy fabrics for my next rag quilt...