i heart. . .

there is this blog that i have been following since i saw an article in mothering magazine a few months ago. soulemama is a mother of four, writer, artist, sewer, crafter.... in portland maine who has created a beautiful blog about her daily life. i find it calming to go there. makes me want to leave this fast-paced new york state of mind and move to maine :) i know, i'd never survive - or would i? anyway, her creative ideas are inspiring and just the little quant moments that she captures in her photos and posts remind me of what is important. i ordered her first book (it's on its way!) called the creative family: how to encourage imagination and nurture family connections. i look forward to her posts. this is the first and only blog i actually follow. 

so, my new wish is to learn how to sew - on a machine. i am searching for a place that holds classes. there are a few in the area. there are so many possibilities in sewing. i feel like it is an essential thing to know or it was when our grandmothers were young. sewing or knitting is such a nice thing for a grandmother or mother to pass down to her children. maybe eden would like to take a class with me. that would be lovely. i have a project in mind for a friend who is having a much awaited baby girl. i want to sew her a tiny kimono that i saw a simple pattern for. i am currently looking for some cute fabric. i am liking the the few i posted above. i need to decide soon since i will see her on the 30th. better get sewing! yikes!