The suspense is killing me!

Since we are now less than 2 hours from the contest deadline, I've decided to unveil my potholder beauty. I have been on the edge of my seat for days in anticipation for the end of the contest. I can't wait to find out the results, and even if I don't win, I can't wait to see the winning potholders for inspiration!

So... drum roll please....

It was really fun creating this potholder! The concept came about when I was talking to my husband and explaining the contest. I mentioned how much I hate when I've got the kitchen timer going off and I can't seem to find two potholders, then trying to find a place to set the hot dish down without burning the surface I put it on. So together we came up with this idea - a double potholder when a section that connects them that can rest underneath the dish to protect the surface.

So we'll see what happens! The winners will be officially announced on the Prudent Baby blog next Monday, Valentine's Day!

Is it a sign? Has the time finally come?

My new project is completed, but I won't be unveiling it until after February 9th. Prudent Baby is currently holding a competition for the best potholders, and the 2 winners will receive a sewing machine. I have finished my two entries and can't wait to share them. In the meantime, here's a story sure to make your bumps goose (ok, exaggeration, but it's my blog and I'll embellish if I want to).


As I mentioned in my Inspiration post, I'm currently borrowing my mom's sewing machine. About 3 months after my son was born, I bought an incredibly beautiful Limited Edition Project RunwayInnov-ís 40, with the honest intention of starting up an Etsy business. I fell in love with this machine from the moment I saw it zip through denim like a hot knife through butter, and so I bought it. Fast-forward to a week later and despite my best intentions, I just didn't find the time to sew that I thought I would. And with great sadness, I returned the machine, knowing that someday the stars would align and my beauty would come back to me.


Well wouldn't you know it, the time has come! One of the machines being given away in the competition is the EXACT same machine! I discovered this while browsing for a tutorial on the Prudent Baby website and nearly jumped out of my chair in delight, knowing that I would once again, soon, have my girl back in my arms.


And so, after many hours of designing and conspiring and sewing, and countless lost hours of sleep, I will be submitting my potholder ideas to Prudent Baby, awaiting the moment when I hear the knock on my door, and my long-lost daughter stands sheepishly at the doorstep, nervously and excitedly anticipating our reunion (are you gagging yet?).