Yesterday was my 56th Birthday, and I had a lovely day! Lots of cards and phone calls , I felt very loved! One of the things I like to do every year is challenge myself to accomplish something new. This has become more important and fun since the kids have grown up and I have more time. This year I am going to do something pretty radical: I'm not going to purchase any of my clothes, I am going to make all of them. I have the skill, I have the machines and I have the time. My tastes and life style are simple so I won't need any ball gowns or lame suits. I need cool and comfortable for this HOT climate I live in. I need what I have a very hard time finding, 3/4 sleeves, higher necklines and long skirts. Steve also wants me to start making his dress shirts. I can do this, I have 2 sergers and 4 really good sewing machines. I have been altering everything from cammo jackets to wedding gowns for the last 14 years, I can do this. In years past I have