Happy New Year!

Well, we are a few days into 2008, and I was thinking I should work on some resolutions. Not the usual resolutions you see, like eat better, workout, etc. I never seem to do those anyways. No, I want to make some sewing/crafting resolutions. I figure if I put them out here in black and white then I may be more apt to work on them. So, here goes:

1. Only buy patterns or fabric with a specific project in mind.
Last year I bought a LOT of patterns (note to self, just because the pattern is on sale for 99 cents doesn't mean you should buy it!!) and built up quite a fabric stash.

2. Sew more garments for myself
I have lots of patterns (see #1) but I seem to stick in the accessories realm. Time to make some wearable items!

3. Learn to make pattern alterations
This is the biggest reason I haven't ventured more into #2 above. The few garments I made fit me so poorly that I just quit trying.

4. Conquer my fear of knits
Again, did not have good results sewing on knit fabrics. My wonderful mother-in-law (Hi Kay!!) has loaned me her serger which I hope to use in this task.

5. Learn more about this blogging thing-y
I think there is so much more I could do with this blog. For instance, I'd like to have a sidebar with photos of my current projects. I know it is just a matter of doing some research, so I pledge to work on that more. Hey, I figured out how to make bold headings for this list. That is a start!!

6. Become better at digital photography
There are so many beautifully photographed blogs out there (see Heather Bailey and Anna Maria Horner ) and I'm just snapping pictures with my little camera and slapping them up on the internet. I'd like to learn some more about using light boxes and having better composed photos.

Ok, that is probably a good start. We'll see how good I do....