Sewing

As I mentioned in my new years post I am trying to make all (ok most) of my holiday gifts for next year.  I am also trying to accomplish this using the supplies I already have in the house.  I have a minor fabric addiction so this is really no problem at all.  Since I am currently motivated I have already started making gifts, and have been sewing a little every night.

 
Since I am making multiple items from the same pattern I didn't want to pin the flimsy tissue paper pattern to the fabric and ruin it.  Interestingly enough, Thomas the Tank Engine wooden trains make great pattern weights... tell your friends!