So for several weeks I've been wanting to start yet another project. I've been wanting to make candles for fall, finally I got my butt on the bus to the candle supply store in the University district.  Robbie taught me how to make candles years and years ago, let's not say how many, and introduced me to Zenith (click for the link to the site). They have all kinds of oils, wax, fragrance, and all kinds of stuff to  make bath and body stuff of your own. The other store he showed me unfortunately went out of business. Anyway, most of what you see is recycled wax. All you have to do is melt it and strain it through an old tee shirt.  All I have to say is bless the projects that have been keeping me busy and I think we all know why. Almost two months. Thank you Grae, you are truly heaven sent.  

One of the projects I decided to do for my birthday. Throw Pillow covers.

The set up wasn't too bad for a novice, however if you use the same pattern 

I suggest using a trim that is less thick unless you have a machine

 that supports the thickness.This is the site where I found the pattern.

How To Sew A Throw Pillow Cover In 10 Easy Steps

 I really need to dual cut things so they match up, cause pinning for me was a nightmare.

 First try, not so bad, but the second almost got thrown out.

 The finished product. I swear in the store the fabric looked green, which is

why the trim is a dark olive green. 

Turns out ity 's the same color as the couch.

 The back seam.

 Oh yeah, in case you haven't heard I bought a sewing machine

on overstock. Factory reconditioned Janome. Cheap!

Pretty basic, but if I get better I'll buy a better one.