Friday, September 12, 2008

Crafting is Dangerous!

I think I mentioned the fact that my mother has lent me her sewing machine, right? Well, I've had for a good couple of months now. So, being the devoted daughter, I thought maybe I should show her my gratitude. We (my sisters, mother, and I) have started trying to use less single-use plastics. Most noticeably, this results in fewer plastic grocery bags. So I thought: I'll make her a cute fabric grocery bag!

Enter: Dangerous craft tool - the rotary cutter.

*Here's a hint. Don't try to pick up a piece of material while you're still holding the engaged rotary cutter in your hand! Oops. Learned that one the hard way.*

Anyway, the bag was coming along nicely. Oh!! And I forgot to mention! I'm making this without a pattern (I maybe should have kept that detail to myself until I'm positive the bag is a success - oh well). I'll post pictures if and when it's completed to my liking.

For now, just let this be a little reminder to BE CAREFUL!

1 comment:

Jennifer said...

That looks like your rotary cutter stayed behind and chewed on you awhile! Ow.

As a quilter, I have far too many friends who have nearly removed fingertips with that tool. At the same time, I don't know how anyone ever makes a quilt (or anything, really) without one.

But definitely be careful.