Time to get back in gear

I know, I know. I have been lazy. But I have every reason to be! Remember, I had gastric bypass back in December, on the 21st. So although I felt that my body was fine a week and half out of surgery, trust me, I was not. I basically overexerted myself, and somehow developed an aversion to red meat. It was not a pleasant situation, trust me.

But moving on, I am ready to get back into gear! There is so much that I need to do. For one I have to redo my sewing area and maximize my table usage. Currently I have a sewing table and a cutting table, sitting in an L-shape in the corner. The sewing table is at full usage, but since I have the cutting table in the corner position, theres about 1/3 of the table that I can't use. So basically I have to switch tables, and all will be well.

I am also going to start working on new bags. They are a twist on my current Gypsy Bag design:

They will be bigger, and have two pockets instead of one. Also the flap will be longer for better closure. I can't wait to get started on them, especially with the fabric that is in the photography above. I LOVE that fabric.

And besides making bags for my shop. I am starting on working on garb for this year. I need all new garb since I have lost weight. 43 pounds since surgery and counting. I have a couple of underbust corsets that I would like to make for myself, as well as skirts, and chemises. Then I need to make my husband a new doublet, two new shirts, and two new pants!

The reason for so much garb? Well in April, it is Rendezvous 2010 in Texas. Basically a big gathering for all the members of http://www.renaissancefestival.com (which is an amazing site by the way, I highly suggest you join it). We will be going down from 4/23-4/26 to the Scarborough Renaissance Fair! And being me, I of course need variety! At least two outfits for the trip! Then in May we are going to New Jersey for the SteamPunk Worlds fair, which I am ECSTATIC about. It is the first big production steampunk fair on the easy cost. 3 full days of Victorian merriment. And of course, I need variety with my outfits. Which is why two of my corsets will be used for both Ren fair and steampunk garb! And I have to make my husband some items for the steampunk event also

I also got in a lot of new items for jewelry making. Earrings are coming soon!

Oh! And I have had a major headache with the USPS. From now on, EVERY order that is sent out will be sent out priority mail with a tracking number.

But for now, I must go. It is late, and if I am going to do anything productive, then I need to go to bed!

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