What I've Made This Month

A hat my husband hates:

A machine embroidered fleece scarf to match:
(He liked this better!)

A corset muslin:

Sew Weekly

I've just joined the Sew Weekly.  Frankly, I'm obsessed with the Sew Weekly and Mena Trott's dresses and have been following it off and on since she started it.  The idea that I can make nearly everything suddenly doesn't seem so far away.  Using my fabric stash and breathing some fresh air into it is exciting.  Getting dressed seems exciting again!  I can't wait to see what 2012 brings!

January Tool of the Month: Re-used Plastic Calendar

I cut up the covers and dividers from my old calendar to used as a temporary holder for lace purchased recently.

Cut off the holes, add a slit in the top to anchor the lace.  While I wouldn't use it for long term storage of vintage or fragile textiles, it's good for short-term organization.
The effect was prettier than I imagined, and I kind of like the sentiment.  Plan ahead.