I had a very successful weekend. I finished the baby gown for Zoe - it was so pretty. I went to JoAnns and purchased fabric to make 2 more. One in midnight blue and one in celadon green. I'll put them in the Craft Sale! I think I'll change the bottoms of the dresses, though. Instead of making them hang straight down, maybe I'll balloon and twist the bottoms. We'll see.
Meantime, I've ironed on the interfacing for Cinderella and I've threaded the sewing machine and serger. We are ready to begin. I'm going to try to get this finished before the BurdaStyle deadline. The rest of the candy has been ordered and all the paper goods from Party City have been ordered. MUCH easier to order online (especially with free shipping) than to waste valuable time in the store getting frustrated because they don't have the colors I'm looking for or they don't have ENOUGH of the product I need.
Now I need to find someone to make the cake for me. Then rent the helium tank and purchase the food. Whew. Thank goodness this is the last 16th Birthday party I'll be giving!
Don't forget about Craft Sale. It'll be here before we know it - 2 WEEKS!
Bye, now.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Friday, October 7, 2011
TGIF!
Well folks, it's Friday and I have absolutely NOTHING to write about. I went to see the beautiful baby Zoe last night. Sweet, tiny baby - ADORABLE.
I'm on track with my bonus points for Game One week 3.
I found out that Burda Style is having a Halloween Costume Contest and I think I want to enter it! I'm gonna try and get Malissia's dress made so I can take pictures and submit it! 1st prize is $1000, 2nd prize is $300, but the BEST prize is the Sponsor Prize - a Bernina 350E sewing/quilting machine! Woo-Hoo! I'll let you guys know how to vote for me later if I get it done!
Anyhow, it is Friday and I'm thankful. Craft sale will be here in 2 WEEKS and Malissia's birthday is in 3! Lots to do. I hope you all have a great weekend! Get out and enjoy the sunshine - since there seems to be little to no chance of rain! Find the silver lining!
K. Bye, now.
I'm on track with my bonus points for Game One week 3.
I found out that Burda Style is having a Halloween Costume Contest and I think I want to enter it! I'm gonna try and get Malissia's dress made so I can take pictures and submit it! 1st prize is $1000, 2nd prize is $300, but the BEST prize is the Sponsor Prize - a Bernina 350E sewing/quilting machine! Woo-Hoo! I'll let you guys know how to vote for me later if I get it done!
Anyhow, it is Friday and I'm thankful. Craft sale will be here in 2 WEEKS and Malissia's birthday is in 3! Lots to do. I hope you all have a great weekend! Get out and enjoy the sunshine - since there seems to be little to no chance of rain! Find the silver lining!
K. Bye, now.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away...
What a sad time of year this can be. Yesterday my children lost a great-grandmother. Today my boss's father passed away. Then I get to work and hear that Steve Jobs has passed. So much loss - so many hurting families. I can only pray that they know Who the Comforter is. I am so glad that I do.
Then there is a time of rejoicing. Zoe Maxwell was born into this wonderful world yesterday. Mom, Crystal, is doing well. Hopefully I will go by and see them this afternoon. I'm still working on the dress but hope to have it finished tonight.
I hope to have more to discuss tomorrow. See you guys then. Bye, now.
Then there is a time of rejoicing. Zoe Maxwell was born into this wonderful world yesterday. Mom, Crystal, is doing well. Hopefully I will go by and see them this afternoon. I'm still working on the dress but hope to have it finished tonight.
I hope to have more to discuss tomorrow. See you guys then. Bye, now.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Feelin' better
I am headache free today! Praise the Lord! It is so nice to be able to think straight. I'm not sure what was worse - the headache or the medicine I took to get rid of it! Anyway, I'm better now and that's what counts.
Today is a very sad day. My children's great-grandmother, Wilmont Shelton, has passed away at 95 years of age. She will be missed! Please keep the family in your prayers. They will be bringing her body to SE TX for funeral arrangements later this week.
It's a beautiful, crisp Wednesday morning and I wish I worked at home so I could enjoy the beautiful weather we have been having. The humidity is expected to increase over the weekend, but otherwise it's lovely. I love fall weather. It makes me long for more family time. More time in the kitchen baking and cooking, sitting down in front of a fire and just talking - no reason. There is no greater joy and happiness than that of a family that loves together.
I hope you all have a lovely day today. Get outside and enjoy the weather. Talk to someone you love today. Start making memories NOW! While you still have time, take it. Utilize every moment for a good purpose. Don't forget to give HIM the glory for all of your blessings and your trials. After all, it's the trial that make us appreciate the blessings so much more!
Happy Fall, Ya'll! K. Bye, now.
Today is a very sad day. My children's great-grandmother, Wilmont Shelton, has passed away at 95 years of age. She will be missed! Please keep the family in your prayers. They will be bringing her body to SE TX for funeral arrangements later this week.
It's a beautiful, crisp Wednesday morning and I wish I worked at home so I could enjoy the beautiful weather we have been having. The humidity is expected to increase over the weekend, but otherwise it's lovely. I love fall weather. It makes me long for more family time. More time in the kitchen baking and cooking, sitting down in front of a fire and just talking - no reason. There is no greater joy and happiness than that of a family that loves together.
I hope you all have a lovely day today. Get outside and enjoy the weather. Talk to someone you love today. Start making memories NOW! While you still have time, take it. Utilize every moment for a good purpose. Don't forget to give HIM the glory for all of your blessings and your trials. After all, it's the trial that make us appreciate the blessings so much more!
Happy Fall, Ya'll! K. Bye, now.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Blah day
This post will not be a long one - I have a headache that will NOT go away. I went home from work with it, took it to bed with me, and woke up with it! Grrrr.... I did not sew, did not exercise, and did not get all my water in yesterday - all because of this silly headache. Humph!
So, I don't have anything to write about - and even if I did, I can't think straight enough to write it. Hopefully tomorrow will be better. K. Bye, now.
So, I don't have anything to write about - and even if I did, I can't think straight enough to write it. Hopefully tomorrow will be better. K. Bye, now.
Monday, October 3, 2011
It was a lovely weekend
The dresses were finished in time and fit just right. The wedding was beautiful! I hope to be able to post some pics in a few days. It was simple, but elegant down to the last detail. I think what I appreciated most about the wedding was they paid attention to everything that was important to them and did not go to any extremes to try to outdo other weddings. They did not buy into the retail version of a wedding. I loved it! And the ice cream buffet was a hit! Marble Slab Sweet Cream all the way!
I made my bonus points for the week and now we're beginning week 3. I'm feeling positive about it!
Tonight my goal is to do a bit of laundry and sew up a pretty little dress for my cousin's daughter, Zoe, who is supposed to be born this Wednesday. It's all cut out and ready to go. Since I'm using a lace overlay on the top, I've brought it to work to hand sew the overlay to the crepe fabric so that I'll be able to use it as one piece. It's simple enough that I hope to have it finished tonight.
My mom and step-dad came over Friday night and grilled pork chops and veggies for me so I didn't have to stop sewing to cook. Then mom started marking all the pieces of Malissia's Cinderella gown. Hopefully I'll get a good dent in it this weekend!
Macy's wedding shower is on the 15th. The last shower of the year, except for her lingerie shower which I will host at my house. I don't have a date yet.
Craft sale is creeping up and will be here in a couple of weeks. I've been thinking about making my pumpkin dolls, but if the baby dress goes well tonight, I might make a few of them in off white, lavender, yellow & green. We'll see. K. Bye, now...
I made my bonus points for the week and now we're beginning week 3. I'm feeling positive about it!
Tonight my goal is to do a bit of laundry and sew up a pretty little dress for my cousin's daughter, Zoe, who is supposed to be born this Wednesday. It's all cut out and ready to go. Since I'm using a lace overlay on the top, I've brought it to work to hand sew the overlay to the crepe fabric so that I'll be able to use it as one piece. It's simple enough that I hope to have it finished tonight.
My mom and step-dad came over Friday night and grilled pork chops and veggies for me so I didn't have to stop sewing to cook. Then mom started marking all the pieces of Malissia's Cinderella gown. Hopefully I'll get a good dent in it this weekend!
Macy's wedding shower is on the 15th. The last shower of the year, except for her lingerie shower which I will host at my house. I don't have a date yet.
Craft sale is creeping up and will be here in a couple of weeks. I've been thinking about making my pumpkin dolls, but if the baby dress goes well tonight, I might make a few of them in off white, lavender, yellow & green. We'll see. K. Bye, now...
Friday, September 30, 2011
IT FITS!
I might as well cut to the chase and let you all know that I completed Tori's top last night and it FITS!!!!! Woo-Hoo! Tonight I will sew on her skirt and Kirstyn's skirt, install the zippers and hem! Done. Thank goodness - the wedding is TOMORROW!!! I do NOT like to be caught in these deadlines and can't believe I let myself in for this!
Anyway, that means I'm fixing to start working on Craft Sale! And I'll be working on Malissia's Cinderella dress here and there.
I can't think of much else to talk about right now - too much sewing and wedding on the brain. So that's all for today. Hopefully Monday will give you guys more to ponder!
Bye, now.
Anyway, that means I'm fixing to start working on Craft Sale! And I'll be working on Malissia's Cinderella dress here and there.
I can't think of much else to talk about right now - too much sewing and wedding on the brain. So that's all for today. Hopefully Monday will give you guys more to ponder!
Bye, now.
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