Sewing up a storm

Well it is Monday, my work day is over, but the little one is asleep on my lap.
I'm still glowing from the satisfaction of getting things done this weekend. I cleared out the gutters, trimmed the neighbor's branches that were touching our house, transplanted some naked ladies acquired through freecycle (not the best time to move bulbs, but when they are free you either take them or not). And, que drums, sewed. Yes, I sewed. I'm still impressed.
Actually, I feel really good. Somewhere along the line, I became one of those people who find release and artistic expression with the sewing machine. Who knew?
In the last two weeks I've made two tops for the little one (using these two tutorials peasant top and spring ruffle top). I made a skirt for myself, finished two mama pads, and got a skirt for etsy almost done.

Cloth pads

After cloth diapering a baby some eventually run into the question... Why am I using disposable products, when reusable clearly works for baby?
I've already shared that I made the leap to cloth toilet paper a few months ago. Now that I'm thinking about it, I'll have to date the next roll of TP, 'cause I think it took me two months to go through one roll.
As for feminine hygiene products, I haven't had a chance to use them yet, but I'm creating a stash of 'mama pads'. I got six from Dagny's Promise and six from Keep Your Baby Close. I also have a LunaPad I bought from Whole Foods a long time ago (I liked the idea, but just couldn't put it into practise). How many pads does one gal need? I have no idea, but I have a feeling mama pads are a lot like cloth diapers, underwear or shoes for some ladies... they are just fun to accumulate.
Since my pocketbook is pretty thin right now, I'm finally getting around to making some pads. I found Adahy's circle pad pattern that appeals to me. It is easy to make, the pattern is free and if I hang it on the drying line it won't be hugely obvious just what it is. No, the picture to the left is not my work. Mine are still in progress.