Getting Crafty

   I am one of those people who wishes they were more crafty. I look at my Better Homes and Garden magazine each month and think, "I could do that". But I rarely ever do. I look at all the spring/summer outside decorations for a cookout and think not only, "I can do that", but "I'm going to do that". But I don't.
   That's all going to change this year. My parents graciously gave me their patio furniture that they were no longer using. Kelly traded me a closet organizer for two rocking chairs (I know, I know--I got the good end of the deal). So now I have the outside furniture that a cookout requires.
   One problem: I need cushions for the patio furniture. No prob, right? Just go shopping for some. Well, they're not cheap. Not when you have to buy 5. Solution: I'm going to make my own. I'm so excited--and nervous. I looked it up online and found a few sites giving step by step instructions. It doesn't really look hard at all. And I have a secret weapon: I'm going to solicit my Grandma for help. I figure with four hands, two sewing machines, and one know-how we can knock it out in a day or two. To me it's a win-win: I can save a little money, get the pride of knowing I did it myself, and it's a nice project to do with my Grandma. I'll probably cherish these cushions so much that no one will get to sit in them. ;)
   Here are the sites I found in case anyone is interested in making their own as well:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2188793_make-cushions-patio-chairs.html
http://backyardsandgardens.com/make-your-own-patio-chair-cushions/