Ribbon Aficionado

While Stephen and I were gone to Atlanta last week, I resolved to get going with this whole craft blogging thing.  I've got to admit here that I've been reluctant to post photos of my own sewing projects because the creative talent out there is just flat out intimidating.  Really.  And then subjecting my prose to my dear spouse's daily scrutiny when he himself is such a gifted writer...well, can you blame me from feeling daunted?

Serendipitously, I found a note from Andre'a at Ribbon Aficionado in my inbox today.  She makes little girls' hair do-dads that are totally adorable AND has given me a great excuse to postpone putting my own self out there.  Seeing her cute clips makes me wish I hadn't cut off my own hair a few months ago in a fit of how-can-I-make-life-simpler brainstorming.  See what I mean?

Cicada Studio

Michelle--who has not one, not two, but three fabulous Etsy shops--allowed us to post a photo of a one-of-a-kind pillow made from fabric she designed and printed herself.  Check out her blog for a glimpse of her sophisticated dogwood inspired fabric designs.  It's so exciting to get a taste of the creative talent out there in the sewing and crafting world!