Well, you all know I love to shop and craft, but am CHEAP too. So I enjoy a good bargain. I've been wanting a sewing machine for ages though I don't know how to use one very well. My cheapness motivated me to look for a machine because I refuse to pay nearly 40 bucks for a nursing cover when it's only a square piece of cloth (costs less than a couple of bucks to get a yard of fabric at Joanne's) with a strap sewn on. Well, it is slightly more complex with some boning added to the side with the strap to make the fabric to be stiff thus allowing the mom to view the baby. I digress.
I started looking on craigslist last week for a sewing machine and came across a man selling the Janome Hello Kitty sewing machine. Brand New in box. Target sells them for 109.99 and he only wanted $65 for the machine. I thought about haggling a bit because I am cheap, but then again, I thought it was a really good deal for an adorable machine that has some decent reviews. I just didn't want to trek to Milpitas with Mia in tow, but in the end, I did it. How could any Asian girl resist Hello Kitty? It was a big decision because even $65 bucks seems to be a big purchase to me.
Back in 1999 I took a sewing class, but I was so intimidated when I opened up the box that I decided I better sign up for a class so that I don't break my lovely and cute new machine. So off I went to Eddie's Quilting Bee to sign-up for a class. I'll be sitting in a class all day next weekend with my sewing machine. The serious sewers with their white Berninas will turn their noses up at me for sure, but whatever. I can't wait to learn how to work my machine! Of course while I was browsing at Eddie's I could not resist their beautiful designer fabrics. There I learned that Joann's is cheap for a reason. The designs at Eddies are much nicer. But of course, it's quite a bit more than Joann's. Everything seemed to start at 9.49 per yard, but I found the cutest flannel fabric with butterflies and flowers on it for a throw for Mia (her big bed is set to arrive anytime now though the store promised end of June) and a Asian Zodiac patterned fabric for a blanket for the new baby. With their Christmas in July sale going on, I decided to get bit of each. Will post pics once I make my projects. As for the nursing cover that started it all, I'll be going to Joann's tomorrow in search of cheap fabric as well as the required items for my class this weekend!
While lunching in Campbell with some Las Madres friends, we happened upon a new yarn shop, Green Planet Yarns. I was only able to browse for a minute since Mia was with me, but what a beautiful shop and a friendly owner. Will definitely have to return though I have not done any knitting a long time. She had a whole wall of Blue Sky Alpaca organic yarns, all naturally dyed and it reminded me that I have some Blue Sky left from that time I bought a whole lot at Monkey Knits in Seattle before it closed.
Lastly I spent almost all day and night Saturday and half of Sunday in SF with girlfriends. What a much needed treat after a long few days with Papa on the road. We got our nails done, window shopped in Hayes Valley, Noe Valley and downtown. Then enjoyed a lovely dinner, then drinks at the hotel bar, and finally did lots of girl talk while lounging on the Westin's Heavenly Bed.
I came home with some cute items for Mia and the baby boy. Nothing for me, but it's so much more fun to get stuff for them now, plus I had just gotten the sewing machine for me. Found some bargains at the huge flagship Old Navy downtown. Bought the most adorable board books at Lavish that I have not seen anywhere else. Not sure if they will be for Mia or used as gifts. I bought Haiku for Baby and a Taro Gomi book My Friends. My fave food stops were Miette for some gumballs, Lovejoy's Tea, and Blue Bottle Coffee.
Now I'm feeling rejuvenated and hope to be less short with Mia and Papa.
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glad you had a great weekend
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