Quarantine Sewing

I got out my sewing machine a little reluctantly this morning to make some masks in case one of us needs to venture out for groceries.

I really dislike this feeling of invisible contagion, that someone I meet may be ill and spread disease to me, or that I may unknowingly be ill and spread disease to them.

Last time I got out my machine, it was to mend my boy’s pants, and before that, it was to make a wedding dress for my lovely niece. That was a happier time.

But I realized suddenly that every time I use my sewing machine, it is because I’m making something for someone I love. This time it is for unknown someones—to protect them in case I am ill and don’t know it. So that’s alright.

Also, this superhero flannel scrap has been waiting and waiting, and today is his day. I found the perfect project for superheros. #quarantinelife 😷