oh, how I want to sew.

I've been studying like crazy lately.  In my first semester of nursing school, I've studied almost every day (at least a little bit) and most days a LOT.  This has left little time for hobbies I love.
Where are you, sewing machine?  Where are you, knitting needles?!?

[the one apron I've sewn since july]

I've made time for lots of things during this time to help keep some balance.  Blake and I have gone on a few dates here and there.  We've met up with new friends and old friends.  And I've (tried to) kept up a fairly good workout schedule in order to maintain some semblance of sanity and health.

[one of Gertie's sewalongs]

But as the semester draws to a close, I realize how much I've missed CRAFTING!  There's something special about making things with your own hands -- being creative and letting yourself invent.  Or just relax to the repetitive clicking of the knitting needles.

[great fingerless glove pattern from knitty.com]

So I'm so looking forward to a three week Christmas break full of friends and family and down time and some creating.  It'll do my heart good :)