Category — Sewing Fun

New to sewing, I am mostly still in the I’m-enamored-with-notions-and-sundries stage.  In Yiddish (impromptu lesson in Judaism), notions and sundries are better known as chachkas, in other words:  knickknacks, dust collectors, bric-a-brac.  In my nerdy world, chachkas are simply:  the best stuff on earth.  And so, when one of my fave blogs, Oh Happy Day, shared these incredible photographs, I had to gush about them.

This is “The Drugstore” or La Droguerie, located in Paris, France.  Filled with ribbon, beads, yarn, feathers and various crafts and sundries, this unexpected little Parisian gem is chock full of chachkas.  I am officially kicking myself for missing this perfect shop during our December Honeymoon.  Apparently, a second trip to Paris is imminent.  I do it for the love of stuff.

La Droguerie | 9 Rue Jour 75001 Paris | Métro : Étienne Marcel

I happily refer to myself as a junk crafter. More commonly known as a crafter who relies heavily on glue (in all forms), safety pins, and duck tape. My mom and sister are fabulous sewers/quilters. Though they offer plenty of moral support, they are so far advanced, I doubt I’ll ever catch up. I purchased my first sewing machine ever last month, mostly because I realized that grown-up lawyers (ehh, probably all lawyers) don’t tear off sleeves of blouses and safety pin tutus to t-shirts, and call it couture.

And my attempt at sewing begins. I am going to endeavor to document my trials and tribulations alongside my pretty new sewing machine (blasted thing!) and a whole lot of pretty fabric (because if you can’t incorporate shopping – where’s the fun?)

I am all signed up for a Virtual Quilt Class, so here goes.

I appreciate all of the help (and support) I can get!

Meet my baby …

{images a la My Crummy Camera}