Time for a Change

Well, there have been a few changes going on in my life, and the biggest one of them being that I lost my "real job" very recently. (Hence the time away.) I took about a week to just relax and try to enjoy the sudden vacation--I certainly was not happy in my "real job", but I've been waiting to jump into creating for a living...for too long. Losing that job certainly had it's impact-loss of insurance and great paycheck, but that boot seriously started me thinking about making my own income. I know it will  be a hard and slow start, but I'm willing to fight for the freedom I have now. I do miss having the routine, but the freedom really has opened up my creative pools--I'm convinced I can do this!

So, what really concreted this for me was making a "Care-Panda" for my best friend's one year old. I was doing it for fun, but every time I make another, it gets easier, and looks better. I'm trying better sewing techniques each time, and learning along the way, and ultimately, I get to see the little ones loving on the animals--it's so worth it.

I cross-stitched the care bear years ago, and my friend always asked me to keep it. I think she knew what she wanted me to use it for. ;)

My boyfriend had the adorable idea to do a little trouser flap like he's in long johns! Ha!

Well, I have also been involved in our local roller derby league since I'm out of school, and today they are offering us vendor tables at the bout! I will be selling more of my creatures, like those from the Funky Flea Market, and hope to get some great photos to share! I'll post more pictures of my new Squish Monsters soon--my good friend Vicki took FANTASTIC product photos for a makeover on my Etsy shop at sewvictorious.etsy.com--I can't wait to share them!