Getting back into the swing of things..

Today marks my LAST day of winter break :(
Tomorrow school starts back up - it has been a glorious week off
I feel recuperated and ready to deal with the hyped up students! haha

Though i've been awfully quiet I did manage to get someee sewing done.
I ended 2011 and started 2012 in my favorite way..
sewing!
Keeping with the trend for 2012
I decided to start out slow and try something I haven't done yet..

I made a wallet for myself! 

Love love love it!

 I've had this fabric waiting for the perfect project..

credit cards and zipper pouch

behind the zipper is a pocket for cash

I used this tutorial - found the initial link off pinterest.

Of course, with every first attempt there are things i'd do differently,

 but for now, i'll enjoy my pretty wallet 

:)

Also keeping with the trend, I'm participating in
two
count em, TWO QAL's that will be starting in January

First up, SewHappyGeek's Sampler QAL
I'm looking forward to this one because even though i've made quilts before
there are a lot of new blocks i've never done and am looking forward to trying!
Jenna's QAL starts Jan. 3rd!

Second, I decided to join Cherry Quilt Along hosted by Pins &Bobbins
Starts Jan 13th (fabric requirements posted)

Toni (another fabulous blogger) compiled a list of all kinds of Quilt-a-Longs starting in 2012 

so definitely head over and check it out for more!!

Hopefully i'm not taking on more than I should this early in the year..

only one way to find out 

:)