i know i meant to mention it

...at least a hundred times! the kids got me a new sewing machine for mother's day. actually, gwynneth said "i did not get you that- i wanted to get you gummy bears!" the old one was too heavy for me to get out and put away by myself, which meant that i put off all the sewing projects i have wanted to undertake. i have been very excited about it, but alas have not had a chance to use it. we have been so busy getting ready for, then catching up from our vacation. and i still have a gazillion photos to download/upload and share.miss k. is coming over today to help out around the house in an effort to drudge up extra mall dollars before the weekend, so i think i may get a chance to do some sewing today! i have been planning on recycling the fabric from this great shirt i once bought for a 70's theme party. i think it will make a perfect stuffed toy for baby io. i envision a monkey...