I am excited to do some sewing for myself. As much as possible, I wear handmade. But it's been awhile since I've made anything for myself - since last April, actually. And my closet is a bit bare. I was excited to read about the Shades of Me project and I'm eager to participate.
It's hard, though, for me - to decide what to make. So I am preparing in just the same way that I did for the KCW. Pulling out a few items that I really like to wear and trying to figure out what I need and where to go next. Although I know that part of the plan is to stretch ones self, I really didn't expect to do that. I am a blue/black/grey girl. Sometimes all at the same time with very little variation in between. No jewelry, except my wedding ring (which is both very plain and very precious to me) and I buy these tiny black beach rock stud earrings locally and by the pound. I wear them all the time. 
When I started poking around in the stacks, though, I noticed a theme that's been emerging without my really knowing it. 
Um, pink? I'm not sure... yikes. But there it is, screaming out from among the greys and browns and blues. Will it work with some neutrals to anchor it? 
Upon further investigation, I discovered that this was not my first love affair with pink. I found this old friend buried deep in my closet. 
Perhaps I should take the hint - being that this hot number has barely been worn, in spite of the beautiful yarn (given to me by my Dad a couple of years ago).
What do you think? Should I stretch? Should I give it a go? What will you be making for your sweet self?
Head over to Kristin's post for a little more selfish sewing inspiration.
