craft corner: apron

we all know i don't have sewing skills.

my grandma was a master seamstress and many women of my family sew.

but not me. part of it is i wasn't really taught.

and the few experiences were frustrating for both me and the teacher.

a big part of it is i just never enjoyed it.

so i just didn't try to learn again.

i'm starting to get to the point where i want to learn some of these skills just for the sake of being able to do it. even if i hate it.

so i took advantage of the opportunity to participate in our relief society apron making activity.

i struggle but i can make it through when i have someone giving me one-on-one help.

part of the purpose for this rs activity was to enter the aprons into a provident living fair our ward put together.

the fair also involved milking a goat, making fresh butter, demos on self-made home products, gardening, and baking contests.

i tied for 2nd place! 

(yes that's a hand-done bird on the middle pocket.

i can't help myself these days.)

i still don't love sewing, but i'm thinking about taking some sewing classes in the future.

just to be self-sufficient.

for those of you who don't sew, what other crafty things do you enjoy?

bon iver concert!

we drove more than 3 hours each way for the chance to be in the same room as this man:

and his band, bon iver.

one of my top faves, and it didn't disappoint!

they were great in person, with a total of nine members on stage and awesome combo of instruments: two drummers, base sax, several guitars, another percussionist (who beat boxed several times), violins, and other wind instruments.

their first full length album is more acoustic, which i typically love. but he's really developed his sound and this is the sold-out tour with his second major release. he went in a really bold direction, but it works.

and it made a great live concert experience.

part of what i enjoy about the concert experience is people watching. all the cool indie kids were there, dressed all hip and vintage chic.

but what i love is the occasional odd ball, like the old guy or the business-like middle aged couple.

good music brings you together.

if you're looking for some new music, check it out:

http://boniver.org