Project Sewing 101

Meet my sewing machine, The Brother XR-7700:

I saw you eyeing me, in your evil, coy way.

My wonderful hubby to be got this beast for me as a lovely, well intentioned gift.  I tried to use it.  And failed.  And tried so more, and just threw every ill-stitched and wasted zipper project in the trash.  I decided I was in over my head and that it was time to call in for reinforcements!

So, I picked up a copy of Ellen Luckett Baker's 1-2-3 Sew, and swore to work through every single (yup, that's right- all 33) project in the book.  Here's my progress & accounts:

16. Cosmetic Case        17. Coin Purse         18. Card Wallet

13. Market Tote         14. Doodle Bag       15. Lunch Sack

10. Quilted Pot holder  11. Quilted Coasters  12. Quilted Place Mats

7. Pencil Holder     8. Storage Cube     9. Craft Caddy

4. Applique Pillow 1     5. Applique Pillow 2    6. Applique Pillow 3

   1. Tea Towls: Basic Stitch  2. Napkins with Mitered Corners  3. Embroided Napkins & Table Runner