Oh yes, I am improving. I made best friend a jewelry roll she's been eyeing on etsy. It's not exactly the same but close enough. Thanks to angharad handmde for the tutorial.
I've also been on a pillowcase spree! (Ignore the clutter.) Tutorial for most of them found here, the ruffle pillowcase tutorial came from etsy.
Oh yeah, and I made an apron. Got the template from Martha (oh how I love her) but tweaked it a little.
peace,
e.