2013 Week by Week - Week 31

Sniffle. This weekly update is brought to you by tylenol and kleenex, as I've come down with a nasty cold virus that's kept me running a fever for the past two days.

I haven't sewn all too much in the studio this week, been taking it easy after the mad rush to prepare for Strawberry Swing, but gonna have to get back at it this week, illness or not, because I need to restock Little Green Guy in Michigan and restock my online shop. But, here is two of the cute new Mon-stors that did get added to my shop this week!

What do you think of the new product photography with the model? I pay him with popsicles. ;)

Friday I started feeling pretty cruddy, super sore throat, head ache, achy body. Saturday I woke up with a fever and awful sore throat, but it was Jessica's going away party so I put on my dress, took some meds and went to celebrate her big move to TX! I wish her all the best, I am so excited and happy for her! :) I hope TJ's new job is fantastic and that she enjoys being a full time student, which has been her dream for a long time!

Left to right: TJ, Jessica, Gauge, me, Trace, Chris

I was really sad about Jessica leaving at first but now my heart just bursts with excitement for her & TJ! I will miss her lots, but I bet we will meet in the middle a lot - just a four hour drive for each of us! :) And she'll be back for holidays, and we'll write letters! ♥ I can't wait to see pictures from her adventures in Texas!

After the going-away party Saturday, I plopped on the couch and barely moved from there until this Monday morning, when I decided I wasn't going to let this silly virus keep me down! I made a  healthy breakfast and then headed into the studio, where I am now, about to cut out another batch of small Mon-stors! Here's a peek at the first fabric combo I'm cutting into:

I also have some rainbow fabric to work with, can't wait to get started on those Mon-stors! Here's hoping I can kick keep up momentum and not let this bug get me down! Hope your week is off to a fab start! I'm going to get cracking in the studio, can't wait to show off what I make!