Sunday, January 20, 2008

I can be found...

Since I am so obviously not sewing a cotton picking thing you can find me over at The Frugal Momma and Lisa's Cook Book.

What Lisa Means

You are relaxed, chill, and very likely to go with the flow.
You are light hearted and accepting. You don't get worked up easily.
Well adjusted and incredibly happy, many people wonder what your secret to life is.

You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It's easy to get you excited... which can be a good or bad thing.
You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don't stick with any one thing for very long.
You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start.

You are the total package - suave, sexy, smart, and strong.
You have the whole world under your spell, and you can influence almost everyone you know.
You don't always resist your urges to crush the weak. Just remember, they don't have as much going for them as you do.

You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection.
You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive.
You have the classic "Type A" personality.

I have 3 weddings in 2008 EEK!

I have 3 weddings this year a cousin in August, a friend in October & a Niece in November.   I know that I have NOTHING to wear & that is a possible understatement!!!   So I will be sewing (or buying) myself something to wear.  Hopefully I'll find something to sew I'd love to take on a project like this.  I'm sure I'll keep my eyes peeled for good deals while I'm out shopping too, I just don't get to stores where I could buy something like this that often.  It usually means a trip to the mall & I think I was there maybe 6 times last year & that could be a stretch!  Usually it was just to run in & out of Bath & Body Works with my Mom any ways.


So I was sitting here trying to work but distracted by pattern shopping... Here are some potential candidates.


Kwik Sew 3536 Wrap blouse


M5484


M5314 Wrap Dress


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Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Twirls for Girls

Short notice for us already busy crafters, but I can't think of a better cause this season!

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

The silence...

Can you hear the crickets chirping...
My poor lonely sewing machine. The only thing I have sewn on her is a wrist cuff for my brother so his jacket wouldn't interfere with his bow string during deer/bow season. I still have to change the needles on my serger.

I really need to get back into my creative mood, I wonder why I'm so tense, I haven't sewn in months, MONTHS people. Hubby wouldn't make it that long without, you know what... I need to go cut some fabric or something!

Friday, October 19, 2007

Musical Instruments in my near future.

I was a musical person, I still am. My husband & his whole family are musical people (2 out of 5 nieces & nephews are music teachers, 4 out of 5 could be). Given my kids obsession with music I am certain that musical instruments will always be a popular gift for them. We already have a piano, thank you freecycle! I just need to have it tuned when they start taking lessons. The kids have a guitar, but it was a gift because it is broken.

I am thinking that a guitar or a junior drum set might make good Christmas gifts this year. I may regret it come February when cabin fever sets in, but I think they'd both benefit from it.

When I do finally sit down to order their gifts I think I'll start at Shopping.com. The selection of musical instruments they have for comparison shopping is impressive. Looks like everything from the instruments to the smallest part, definitely a good to know, especially once they start playing in band! I only have 2 years before that starts!!!

Thursday, October 18, 2007

Lame Halloween...

I'm not sure how I managed to escape an elaborate costume project, but this is a no sew Halloween for me.

The Princess is going as Snow White, found at a yard sale & the Prince is going as a race car driver, suit & helmet borrowed from family & friends! I decided I don't feel like dressing up this year & if I need a last minute outfit I have a tote full of previous costumes, lovingly made by me!

Sorry to those that don't "do" Halloween, it's my sister's favorite holiday & we are usually really into it! I will be posting our pumpkin before & afters in a few days, we have 7 huge ones so it's gonna take a few days to carve them all!

Halloween Cliparts

Friday, October 5, 2007

Cool freebie...

Download Today - Make Today!


Go to You Can Make This & check out the free section.  There is an awesome PDF file on how to use a ruffler!  That tool is #1 on my Christmas list this year, now I know how to use one!!!


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