my first sewing project!!! AHHH!!! :) :) (and a decadent blueberry pie)

I am beyond excited to share my latest venture with you.  As you know, I got a sewing machine from my grandparents for Christmas and have just recently had time to attempt to figure it out (thank you, snow days). 

There are two projects I attempted at today: pacifier clips (will not be shown due to slight embarassment) and my beautiful... BEAUTIFUL pillow!!! I am smiling from ear to ear!

These lovelies gave me some trouble today- any tips?

so nevermind that project.  :) I followed a tutorial I found via Google: PollyWantaCrafter  and made some things up as I went (I cheated- I didn't sew all the petals, totally not there yet- I hotglued them all). :) Also- a shoutout to my blog friend, Christina, over at Christina's Adventures who inspired me to make a pillow of my own when I saw this beauty:

(that I ended up winning through one of her generous giveaways- thanks, Christina!) :)

So- the project. I got all my materials from JoAnn's- grey cotton fabric and ivory colored felt- and a form pillow (half off!)

I cut a bunch of  felt circles, cut them in half, and glued them on (starting as an outside circle and working in)

front done! 

and it's done! I had to follow a tutorial on how to make the pillow case- major newbie here. It's a 14 x 14 pillow- I followed this: Pillowcase Tutorial



DONE!!! :) :) It's not perfect- but I am in love with it.

Okay- ready for the next project- this is a culinary project. This recipe came from my friend Rebekah and it is to-die-for blueberry pie (and super easy, too!)

MMMMM mmm!!! :)

Well, considering it's going on midnight Kansas time- time for bed. I just couldn't resist sharing this asap. If you are interested in the blueberry recipe, let me know and I'd be glad to post it.

Thanks for reading! :)

Megan