Hey friends! It’s May 1st!
Another sunny day here in Nebraska, with just the hint of a breeze; barely even that.

My official Facebook fast is over, but I have to be honest here, I’m not sure what to do. I may have to ring my mindset mentor, whom I haven’t talked to for over a year, and get his help to think through this.

In the meantime, though! I’ve joined another challenge on Instagram. It’s called Me-Made-May 2020. At it’s heart, it’s about making your own clothes and developing a better relationship with your wardrobe. In the last year, I started making some clothes again and realized how much I love the instant gratification feel to making clothes as compared to a quilt. The quilt top I finished yesterday, or almost finished, has been in the works since 2017. I can make a t-shirt or pair of underwear in less than an hour, and wear it that day!

If you are interested, you can read about the sewist/blogger who started this challenge several years ago on her blog, So,Zo-A Sewing Blog. If you are an Instagrammer, (can you believe that’s a thing?) do a hashtag search for #memademay2020 or Zoe Edwards of @sozoblog, you’ll find all the info you need.

This goes along well with the Mindful Wardrobe Project that I participated in with Meg McElwee, Sew Liberated, at the beginning of the year. I still have 2 sections of that course to finish, with the closet cleaning out at the top of the list. I got distracted, what can I say?

That’s my Instagram challenge for May. I look forward to making new friends and working on my wardrobe.

One of the clothing items I started sewing this year is bras. Why? I am not sure, but it looked like a fun challenge during the colder, snowy months. I’ve now made 4 different bras, 2 are underwire and 2 are bralettes. And, it’s a little addicting. Right after I made the first one, I went online and ordered another kit and more materials. Then, I revived my underwear drawer, and made some really comfy underwear. The funny thing is, when I’m at home, …is this too much info?… I generally go bra-less. I mean…who needs it when you live in the country and don’t see people, day after day! And yet, I’m now on bra number 6; a pattern by Emerald Erin Sews, called Black Beauty. And it’s with bee fabric. Of course it is!

You’ll always find me posting pictures of my sewing adventures on Instagram. I love my instagram sewing community, sew much!

Your friend,
Anne Dovel
@thefitquilter