My Birthday Blouse

Made this top for my birthday. Didn't really need a reason, but anyway. It's from New Look 6892. The fabric is about 8 years old. Just enought to make this top. Super easy. By the way Hobby Lobby has Simplicity patterns for $.99 this week.

Weekend crafting

We did some projects today with our Martha Stewart Crafts. Got glitter everywhere. I even found glitter in a cereal bowl in the cabinet that wasn't opened today. The girls had to take a bath afterwards to get rid of it. But they had so much fun and so did I. Just make sure you have lots of newspapers on the table. The butterflies turned out really cute. They had them sealed in envelopes before I could get a picture. The butterfly on the table is one I did. Layla made a bluebird and dragonfly. Ruby did a caterpillar and a bee. Then they did the 2 photo frames for the fridge. Martha has a way to glue the pom pom's together, but the girls couldn't do that (core to core). I will redo them if they don't stick. Hope everyone else has as much fun as we did.

Thrifting and sad news from a friend

I love this dresser scarf. It's got a few spots I need to clean and fix. Not a good picture of the hen, she's not perfect. Can't wait to try those cute doll clothes.

Got the apron a few weeks ago. Love it.
Got this T-shirt transfer kit at "Tuesday Morning" (higher end Big Lots). Can't wait to try it out.

On a more somber note: The wife of a good friend of mine passed away yesterday. She had been battling colon cancer for a few years. They are expecting their first grandchild in November. They both wanted grandchildren so bad. I worked with him for many years. He is definitely a good guy and loved his wife dearly. Rest in peace Martha Lynn.

Cute Martha Stewart kits at Big Lots

I was reading Sarah's blog at Makin' Projiks and she found some of these great kits at Big Lot's. I usually get a sale paper but didn't get one this week, so I was very surprised. They were $2.00 each and had many more different ones there. Can't wait to get started on them.

My .99 top

This man's shirt was .99 from Goodwill. I used New Look 6677 . I really do like this pattern, great fit. I didn't have enough fabric to make the sleeves any longer and didn't want to use any more solid blue.

I've been pretty busy lately. Still painting and watching Ruby a few days. She's really good going shopping. She sees a lot of things she wants, but if I tell her "no" she's like "okay". I also kept all 3 Friday night and Saturday night. Jakob was sick last week. Doctor thought he had H1N1. They did a test and still don't have the results back. He was much better Saturday and today. It seemed to last about 3 days. I know the H1N1 virus last up to 7 days. He seems to be over it.

Ruby got a boo boo

Ruby was running through her house and hit the edge of her Mom's dresser. Lori took her to the emergency room. I met her over there and the little thing was so sweet and quiet. She just laid there and looked up at those nurses and the doctor. They were pretty amazed. It was a goose egg and cut. They put glue on it and the tape. As you can see she's doing great and still swinging.

Antique Store Finds

Found 2 new Antique stores to visit. They seem to have more reasonable prices than most. These 2 bowls were $2.50 each. They're for Lori.This little teapot was only $1.00. It has some chipped areas inside. I'm not going to boil tea in it. I just like hens and roostersGot all of these cute buttons. They were $2.00 for each bundle of buttons.

Got a bundle of these. They're all the same fabric. Guess I'll be sewing these together.Update on house painting. Still not finished. I've got the rest of my life.

Painting Outdoors

I haven't felt very creative in the sewing area lately. The weather has been so nice I hate to stay indoors. I've been painting my son's house. I'm not much on climbing ladders, but I'm reaching what I can. Someone else will have to reach the top. We're thinking of adding vinyl siding someday. Then I won't have to paint again.

As you can see it's not the most beautiful house, but it's livable. I took this picture from my side porch. This is the part I haven't painted and not so sure about climbing on the ladder. I will try to finish painting the front today and show you later.

Aiden's doing well

Doesn't he look different? The other picture was from August 1st and these pictures were taken today. He's getting so big and he's such as sweet little thing.

My Big Girl Goes To School

It's been a slow and easy week. We have had such a great Summer. Not as hot as the usual Summers in Tennessee. Schools started last week. Layla's first half day was Friday and she loved it. She got to ride the school bus with Jakob. I picked her up at 12:30 and they had made gingerbread man, read a book about gingerbread man, and colored a gingerbread man. She goes again next Wednesday and then full days starting on Thursday.

Baby Aiden's Surgery

My sweet little great-nephew Aiden had surgery last Tuesday on the front of his head. He had craniosynostosis, where the forehead grows straight out and surgery had to be done so his brain would have the room it needs to grow. I saw him yesterday and it was doing so well and actually went home today. When the swelling goes down I'll get another picture. Thank God for the great surgeons at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital.

Dollies new clothes

Ruby didn't bring her doll out today, but she got an outfit anyway (and panties). Layla's is the white dress (McCall's 5775) from a pillowcase I thrifted. The purple is fabric (Simplicity 7688) I've had a few years when Hancock Fabric closed in Franklin. They love these dolls a lot. Worth every penny.

I almost forgot

I finished some embroidery myself. These pillowcases for Layla and Ruby. Lori wants me to make dresses from them. So I will. I really enjoyed doing them. I used Aunt Martha's Hot Iron transfers. The lace on the bottom pillowcase is from one I thrifted before. The pillowcase was very thin and just tore to pieces.

Look at these .99 dollies

Got these adorable dolls for .99 each at Goodwill. I wanted to make them some clothes and fix their hair. They came over today and saw them on the couch (where I took the picture). I forgot to move them. Ruby would not put hers down for anyone. Layla did let me bring hers home, so I'll be making clothes for them.

Also got 2 hand embroidered pillowcases for $1.50 each, 2 scarfs for $1.50 each and apron for $2.00.

The Winner is Lera

Lera send me your address and I'll get your package out on Wednesday. Thanks

Great Weekend and sewing

Don't forget giveaway tonight at 6:00 CST.

I cooked dinner yesterday for all my family and it was pretty good. My sister still not feeling very well from her chemo so she didn't get to come (prayers needed).
Made Ruby a skirt from 2 bandanna's. She loves purple, so I thought this would be perfect. Guess what? she loves Sponge Bob more. These girls can wear each others clothes, so that's how I worked it out.

Also made these leggings from Halloween socks I found for a $1.00.

Layla's Skirt

Layla and I have been looking at Lera's blog "The Sky is Pink". She really loved all of the cute skirts and tops made for Spencer. I found these 2 Sponge Bob Bandanna's at Hobby Lobby yesterday and decided to make her a skirt like Spencer's.

I'm having a giveaway

It's time. I've got too much stuff. So I'll giveaway some of patterns I got and the pretty laces from Encores. Most of the laces had 4 yards in them. I'll never use all of that, so I just cut them in half. Leave me a comment and I'll have a grandchild draw Monday, August 10th at 6:00 PM CST. It's for everyone, even Deb in New Zealand.

More Encores & More

I happen to go to the sell on 1/2 price day and I seem to be the only one buying sewing notions. I found all of these beautiful ribbons and lace, elastic, velcro (I should have enought elastic to last a
lifetime) and hooks. I reallly don't need those bra extenders, but they are a good idea. Got all for $5.00.

Thrifting, Layla and Me

Got lots of things to show. All of these patterns came from Encores & More consignment sale this past Friday. All of the smocked patterns were in one pack and they were $5.00. Got these at Goodwill. I found a saucer once before so I guess it goes with this cup. I've decided this is the pattern I want to collect.

Pillowcases from Goodwill. Bonus picture of Layla and me. She wanted me to show her how the timer worked on my camera.

Deb has a giveaway

Deb from Works in Progress has a great giveaway. She has lots of vintage sheet scraps. Go by for a visit.

Happy 12th Birthday Jakob

Hard to believe my first grandchild is 12. My beautiful Lori was only 17 when he was born. She was just a baby herself. Some miracles aren't planned. They just happen.

He had a great party and was so happy with the electric guitar. He's pretty good at it. I'm sure he wouldn't want me to be showing all of these pictures. I won't tell if you won't.