It's good to be back!

Hello friends!

I want to begin by apologizing for my extended absence. Right after my last post, I injured my lower back and as a result have been dealing with a bulging disc. There have only been a couple other times in my life that I have experienced more pain than I did with this injury. Needless to say, it has sidelined me for a while.

I have been up and around for the last couple of weeks, but it is amazing how hard it has been to get back into the groove of blogging. I still spend endless hours reading everyone else's blogs, but I have been a little tentative about doing it myself ... just letting that goofy, insecure side of myself get in the way of the creative side of me.

I have so much to catch up on. There are several things that have happened over the last month that I want to share with you through pictures. I will try to post several times over the next couple of days.

To start with, I wanted to share with you my latest creative infatuation ... embroidery, both machine and by hand. This photo is of a tote bag that I created with a bird applique adhered to the bag using free motion embroidery on the sewing machine. I just love the contrast of the floral fabric used for the bird against the white background of the bag. I also added a little butterfly applique on the inside next to the pockets.

until next time,

melissa

Comments

[Maija Lepore]

I'm glad you are finally up and moving. Be careful!

[andrea~ vintage wishes]

Take it easy! I love that bag! The birdie is so cute!!!

[Amanda]

I know that pain, and I agree there are very few things that hurt worse. Take care of your self!

[andrea~ vintagebellastudioe]

Hi again~ I got my bracelet today, did you get yours? come over to my blog theres alink I want you to check out! chat soon!

[Kathy]

It's good to have you back!

The bag is so adorable!

Take care of yourself.

Kathy