Adventure Is Out There

So I have the tendency to work until I finish a project, even if it means I lose out on things like eating and sleeping. I just get too excited? I thank my hardworking/overactive parents for this character trait. Here is the finished product. I am sitting on it as we speak and anxiously await a restful night's sleep within its loving arms of beauty and comfort. Thanks for following! Pillow #1 Pillow #2 The final product

It has been an interesting summer in the life of Katy Worsley. I want to express a deep and fervent appreciation to all those who have been supportive and loving throughout the highs and lows. Through traveling, studying, loving and losing I have never faltered in understanding one thing- the Lord loves me and wants me to carry on. While reading one of President Monson's talks and I came across this lovely quote: “Both abundance and lack [of abundance] exist simultaneously in our lives, as parallel realities. It is always our conscious choice which secret garden we will tend … when we choose not to focus on what is missing from our lives but are grateful for the abundance that’s present—love, health, family, friends, work, the joys of nature, and personal pursuits that bring us [happiness]—the wasteland of illusion falls away and we experience heaven on earth.” -Sarah Ban Breathnach So I am doing just that. I don't need to focus on the fact that I didn't get what I wanted...

I have now used the skills I acquired in my sewing class last semester to alter clothing. Two projects come to mind. 1)When my little sister Annie came to Utah we made an obligatory pit stop at the Gateway, and by association, Anthropology. I found a beautiful skirt with a black lace overlay- with the black silk lining ending with a 6 inch long border of petite pleats. This description is obviously not doing this baby justice. It was originally priced at $278.00 without taxes. It was on SALE for $19.99, but unfortunately was 4 sizes too big. I took it home and brought in the side seams in the hip area... and now it is one of my most prized possessions. 2) My friend Jeffrey Nuckols spends a lot of time working in the temple, and upon discovering my skill he asked me to alter his white pants. I was hesitant at first... Am I allowed to do that?? But when I found that he was duct taping the hems (which were a good 4-5 inches too long for him) I knew it was my obligation to fix the p...

So Kath and I found ourselves in quite the predicament, you see we were invited to attend the Jazz/Celtics game last night... but we had zero Boston gear. (Kathleen should be ashamed of herself) So we ran down to my favorite store, GenX, got some green tee's and made our own iron on patches with some white broad cloth, a picture of a clover, and some iron on paper stuff. INNOVATIVE. We had a blast and were booed left and right for our support of the Celtics, but we are used to people being offended at our superior tastes. GO CELTS

Ellie's Dress: Lining Trim Bodice Throw Pillows Box Pleated Skirt In case you were wondering, yes. Yes, I felt lame having these pictures taken.

With much trepidation and excitement I sent off my first commissioned article of clothing to my sister's baby, Ellie. Each part of the familiar process was new an exciting as I tried to make the piece unique, and most importantly, mine . I had no idea how scary it was to express your tastes and preferences. I tell you, it becomes a whole new ball game when you know someone is expecting something good, from your hands. So, without further adieu I present... Princess Ellie.