Wow...

I sure need a refresher course in sewing!  I spent all day Saturday making this:

The pattern calls for flannel or lightweight cotton, so it turned out a bit different since I used fleece.  I learned the flat fell seam, and it's now my favorite seaming technique though it takes a bit longer; and accidentally did a French seam on one side that will need to be ripped and resewn (that's why the right side in the photo looks weird).  And since you sew up the side seam and the arm seam at the same time, it still needs hemming, and some kind of fastener(s) on the vee.  It's pretty comfortable, and I may add a flounce on the bottom to make it a bit longer since I'll wear it as a lounger.

I was going to try to make my mother one of these out of flannel, but to make it fit her right I'd have to do way too many alterations for my skill level so I'll continue to look for a different pattern.

I've done a bit of spinning on the Spindolyn, but that's it for crafty stuff (unless you count spending a bunch of money at Hancock Fabrics :-D).