Down-right Domestic!

[Michelle Lowry]

I resurrected my sewing machine out of its catacomb and cut up some drapes I bought and resewed them.  Then I got out the drill and hung those babies with VERY TRICKY (ok it's not tricky for most but tricky for me) hardware.  I even used my right hand for the drill because of some funky angles (I'm a leftie).  My eight year old is so happy to have some shield against the summer sun which rises early and sets an hour after his bed time.

That's downright domestic, isn't it?

[Josse]

I'm shedding a tear because I'm so proud.

[Maria Imas]

Michelle, I'm very impressed. I'm as un-domesticated as they come, and to me, this would be a huge feat. I had some experience with the sewing machine in grade school (and it was a Singer from 1920s - still working like a charm in the 80s!), but I think I'm only good for sewing simple straight seams (if I can make them straight, that is).

[Michelle Lowry]

Yeah, Maria, attempted straight seams were basically all I did, but I was just proud that I put my most precious asset, my time, into a domestic endeavor.  My machine is the best Singer Wal-mart had 10 years ago.  It's still working just fine.

[Shauna]

I'm a lefty too!  Nice work: I haven't touched a sewing machine since my C in 7th grade home ec in 1991.  I am quite good at home decor, though.