Challenge Accepted...

I was unaware of how much I'd be sewing these days...so when my shaky, fold-out Target table started making me nauseous, my Mom-in-LOVE delivered the most perfect solid oak desk for me to use. I'm sitting at my new (old) solid oak desk, staring at my sewing machine.  It's a Singer...and for some reason it's given the name "Confidence".... I laugh at that.  I'm not quite as confident as I'd like to be at this point in the game.  

I've grown up watching my mom and my grandmother create masterpieces with this so-called "sewing machines."  I never understood why they were drawn to the craft.  Mom made costume upon costume....curtains, pillow covers, quilts, you name it, she could sew it!  Every once in a while I'd here a groan or a huff....She might have exchanged a few words with the machine every now and then.  But, sooner or later she'd summon me into the kitchen to examine her work of art...Which, being completely honest, was always perfect.  

I never remembered asking her why she chose to spend hour after hour struggling, threading the bobbin, switching the needle, twisting the fabric.  I'm not sure why I never asked...I just watched and, every once in awhile was asked to give my opinion.  

After all of these years, I GET IT!  No matter how challenging or how frustrating sewing can be at times, there's something to be said of turning several pieces of random fabrics into something practical, unique, dare I say...FABULOUS!  

It. Makes. Me. Happy.

Though I might not be perfect...my seams are definitely uneven at times.  My transitions obvious.  I'm enjoying MOST every second sitting in front of my $199 Singer.  A year ago I felt drawn to purchase one...  Perhaps I am even more like my mom and grandmother than I thought.  I left the store with this huge, heavy box wondering how long it would take me before packing it back up and trucking it back...  I practiced my first statement...with added southern charm, "I have no idea what I was thinking, ma'am (2 syllables please).  Can I please have my money back?"

I laugh at the thought.  A year ago, I wasn't certain of my purchase...But today, I'm so thankful my soon-to-be named sewing machine!  That's how much I love her. =)

I have a lot to learn.  I'm a beginner.  But, to my Singer/Confidence I say, "Challenge Accepted!"

Now, back to sewing.