tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27912282684286795872024-03-05T05:03:06.673-08:00Farmhouse AccessoriesWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08611828270713534085noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791228268428679587.post-81334410844364869842010-06-04T13:42:00.000-07:002010-06-04T13:49:55.994-07:00Farm Chicks -- Here I Come!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaowrzMr2Z4lxMmZ9f3OtApmiwwjFvGxM5H7lq3LcE1tOGN6I2r0BEcQZE4DaoTyE9QThO_3KwKDB-Kw4qwblLIMfmKczTjmLHuXd03caao-_zCIIlsYzslgcnNN8TrPn8k-V-gUNmsW4f/s1600/farmchicks.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaowrzMr2Z4lxMmZ9f3OtApmiwwjFvGxM5H7lq3LcE1tOGN6I2r0BEcQZE4DaoTyE9QThO_3KwKDB-Kw4qwblLIMfmKczTjmLHuXd03caao-_zCIIlsYzslgcnNN8TrPn8k-V-gUNmsW4f/s640/farmchicks.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479022611145888626" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Headed to Farm Chicks this weekend!<br />Can't wait to see what fun things there will be to see (and buy)!<br />Are you going?<br />(my camera is......)<br /></div>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08611828270713534085noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791228268428679587.post-6315980687378251562010-05-19T07:52:00.000-07:002010-05-19T13:00:33.334-07:00Letterpress HangtagsYou may have noticed in my last post about the Farmhouse booth, that we had new hangtags on our items for sale. These hangtags were made on a vintage letterpress -- a machine I had not seen before going to help make these tags. A very generous woman and friend, Sue Mellor, stopped by my house a few months back with some samples of hangtags she had made for my shop.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9A_qk7tUL1jm8w708jm0qOxZen0POqFUwmUSqJqT9-UtGuY8SfcxAa8asoV55GBDV5pqHzCKROuwpfPaPhamFK9MKCB8Hr2_i7BHUAkgijyP7twWje_JiZqLSM2goe2qlZu9AiMdkH2EB/s1600/letterpress5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9A_qk7tUL1jm8w708jm0qOxZen0POqFUwmUSqJqT9-UtGuY8SfcxAa8asoV55GBDV5pqHzCKROuwpfPaPhamFK9MKCB8Hr2_i7BHUAkgijyP7twWje_JiZqLSM2goe2qlZu9AiMdkH2EB/s576/letterpress5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472994678581293250" border="0" /></a>So, one evening a few weeks ago, I went over to Sue's letterpress shop (actually her garage) to take part in the making of these tags. Sue was very lucky to obtain a functioning letterpress from the 1930's (approx.) She told me there are few left as they became relics of newspaper printing long ago. Above, the red rollers are where the ink is applied-- they spin to ink the "stamp" as the paper is rolled and pressed over the stamp. Hard to describe, and I'm probably slaughtering the correct terminology. (Guess I'm not a good reporter, sorry). The little red object you can see in the upper left photo is the floral stamp you see on the cards. The stamp not only inks the paper, it also debosses the paper at the same time (pushes the image below the level of the paper). Sometimes, Sue uses the stamps without ink to "dry deboss" paper.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimlsL9vQS4sJMsW3_kKIT4EJiBEhfV8mSsqfHcxD9cG_c9ZJPqQnKdMzv9t281gh0pDpIE2IZTCQEQnjyigUEeQnOMhapEJCen3R5ezJjr_RFBM9Tpevd60jjIvivDggtg3MhT0Wq07xI4/s1600/letterpress1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimlsL9vQS4sJMsW3_kKIT4EJiBEhfV8mSsqfHcxD9cG_c9ZJPqQnKdMzv9t281gh0pDpIE2IZTCQEQnjyigUEeQnOMhapEJCen3R5ezJjr_RFBM9Tpevd60jjIvivDggtg3MhT0Wq07xI4/s576/letterpress1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472994823773203874" border="0" /></a>Trying my hand at the letterpress...... I'm a lot slower than Sue. This letterpress machine is manual, in that you have to turn the handcrank to roll the paper over the press.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiAhqYkDFh5CrkQrO2HhZ3YaVrriJKt5sxx5I30lAXar4jlAo-SR0vJxu5DrVVYxB88HT-caJC02NhVeg99y7TgDeH8D_2vctlL6g7bZ_ww3rBRqnyngp0v1UalsHd_SAKx40q_CLoJ5nV/s1600/letterpress4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiAhqYkDFh5CrkQrO2HhZ3YaVrriJKt5sxx5I30lAXar4jlAo-SR0vJxu5DrVVYxB88HT-caJC02NhVeg99y7TgDeH8D_2vctlL6g7bZ_ww3rBRqnyngp0v1UalsHd_SAKx40q_CLoJ5nV/s576/letterpress4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472994684193794562" border="0" /></a>Old letters on wood blocks, gears on the letterpress, inks<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE2DU3bWDbbtbgZ5_DfZ87FKFZKPaM1C7YkYCHUh4TL0t2lNYO6xj_EXSzz0-2edbOo57GPRmx4YxM2363RwiA_6C-p3nnpgX80X8Kdjg7dDkRD86j-ekxkmczUDZsS1tWbqb-w0ObPfdi/s1600/letterpress3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE2DU3bWDbbtbgZ5_DfZ87FKFZKPaM1C7YkYCHUh4TL0t2lNYO6xj_EXSzz0-2edbOo57GPRmx4YxM2363RwiA_6C-p3nnpgX80X8Kdjg7dDkRD86j-ekxkmczUDZsS1tWbqb-w0ObPfdi/s576/letterpress3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472994689703033154" border="0" /></a>Sue had the awesome idea to punch holes in the bottom of the tag with a sewing machine needle so that the bottom portion (where the price is written) can be torn off and the item can be given as a gift. She's an inventive lady, that one. (I secretly wish I had thought of it....)<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6OofqKjM4cZqUvFyVFKwh_drObzfxBoJKypgHekGvKGjFChiflb5tBjw9-B-YtCwj5i24nUoFtwCLexOCMJB852Fb0ef1p09BNbWpLcMUjgyBQKnLFIkPNxK3Cf1aTJ2em1e9Q7sLpwKN/s1600/letterpress6.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6OofqKjM4cZqUvFyVFKwh_drObzfxBoJKypgHekGvKGjFChiflb5tBjw9-B-YtCwj5i24nUoFtwCLexOCMJB852Fb0ef1p09BNbWpLcMUjgyBQKnLFIkPNxK3Cf1aTJ2em1e9Q7sLpwKN/s576/letterpress6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472994675092644898" border="0" /></a>Here are some examples of cards Sue has made.... I really like the tree.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrCNT_sTHB2rvWuS6B1oZbpv-LfM-lK0vSauAXZ4lLauZ_zr_x0k2aQNPKLIxX-Uh7-LMsa7HnmdI697URh4-37OvSV4Ef1JqZLTqFrV4Ei9AVdyhJ5NVTZQjm7pQ3YeqYvO_dF1_tC2oh/s1600/letterpress7.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrCNT_sTHB2rvWuS6B1oZbpv-LfM-lK0vSauAXZ4lLauZ_zr_x0k2aQNPKLIxX-Uh7-LMsa7HnmdI697URh4-37OvSV4Ef1JqZLTqFrV4Ei9AVdyhJ5NVTZQjm7pQ3YeqYvO_dF1_tC2oh/s576/letterpress7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472994665628683922" border="0" /></a>More examples. Really, the options are limitless because now you can design any image using Adobe Illustrator and have a stamp made (in the reverse of course), and viola.... you can make cards, wedding announcements, baby announcements, business cards, etc. Sue may be adding some note cards to my little shop in the near future, just for your purchasing pleasure.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeiYmezb3uiHXk_biJ6SdCV9jKbpX9RfyMMpJGPU8mSSDcklhB1tdZ-IT3weJGD7GPBqEyQlVf2vfrU248HJ94TP4fFHdxLIzhMX8WUuoopE1Oo8O8DhRXULJY7qhUNxAqe5n3htcUvnLB/s1600/letterpress2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeiYmezb3uiHXk_biJ6SdCV9jKbpX9RfyMMpJGPU8mSSDcklhB1tdZ-IT3weJGD7GPBqEyQlVf2vfrU248HJ94TP4fFHdxLIzhMX8WUuoopE1Oo8O8DhRXULJY7qhUNxAqe5n3htcUvnLB/s576/letterpress2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472994815401811394" border="0" /></a>Here is another fully automated (but yet to be fully functional) letterpress that Sue also has. She and her husband are rebuilding it and hope to have it running soon. I changed the color of this photo in Photoshop Elements. It looks to have stepped straight out of the early 1900s.<br /><br />I had a really good evening, and am thrilled with the hangtags..... now about those business cards..... (thanks Sue)Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08611828270713534085noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791228268428679587.post-30819875041987652402010-05-11T17:45:00.000-07:002010-05-11T18:47:47.831-07:00May Booth and A New Partner!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnFMR3VWD1m00UHDBx8-6tMrXO8zyFPR_iDJi7aZsiuAooEEN3Jpl_wxASbH_nTyernSqHXv6EJqdhyyXGSJnukgD3hwDg8VctPlTWnFhqX78A-xHsvOOUPwIvbXdONO_ERyulu-ZTX7mR/s1600/booth1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnFMR3VWD1m00UHDBx8-6tMrXO8zyFPR_iDJi7aZsiuAooEEN3Jpl_wxASbH_nTyernSqHXv6EJqdhyyXGSJnukgD3hwDg8VctPlTWnFhqX78A-xHsvOOUPwIvbXdONO_ERyulu-ZTX7mR/s640/booth1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470094670283494210" border="0" /></a>Finally..... some new wares in my (our) booth at Grady's Corner (above the Hen House Chicks shop). It's been a busy couple of months and the booth has taken a back seat unfortunately. But, now our little booth is movin' up in the world!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2VmbMnv248xL7jVTsEeKO1Ed2Y14_Xe1pJY7_8b_wfG1wknInA-_uGaKMK1bQS2MH5kVZSJm5ysJf7hvMYIEXvKX92ojBD5t5bndPRWOAHoud0IOxrVTvbwoqC3kWyTzs969GknliPLMu/s1600/booth8.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2VmbMnv248xL7jVTsEeKO1Ed2Y14_Xe1pJY7_8b_wfG1wknInA-_uGaKMK1bQS2MH5kVZSJm5ysJf7hvMYIEXvKX92ojBD5t5bndPRWOAHoud0IOxrVTvbwoqC3kWyTzs969GknliPLMu/s640/booth8.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470094380864300418" border="0" /></a>The majority of the new wares come from my new partner Paula Laurens. You can visit her gorgeous blog, Tattered Gold, <a style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://tatteredgold.blogspot.com/">{here}</a>. Paula not only has a beautiful way with words, she is quite the talented lady, AND she also has a vast collection of vintage cups, saucers, creamers and other floral china. I'm so happy she has agreed to join me as her items so beautifully fill a large gap in my little booth. I have added a few new things as well, and hope to add some more in the next few weeks.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpTKelHUlCEOwQO6CHaTdZ7D6tfDO35Pdl8-vNlJM58Iticq_bQxF_YDvOUWCbZNxenDt5lcemyT_2sjJP8eKolT6v-ATBaRDkWbRwINqzw7St6AN2hgecM7ev2-Z-KmdTsa58AcDZPFaE/s1600/booth3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpTKelHUlCEOwQO6CHaTdZ7D6tfDO35Pdl8-vNlJM58Iticq_bQxF_YDvOUWCbZNxenDt5lcemyT_2sjJP8eKolT6v-ATBaRDkWbRwINqzw7St6AN2hgecM7ev2-Z-KmdTsa58AcDZPFaE/s640/booth3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470094658141825986" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmjH53sBZN_gUe27s408qE_EN1alVeT2I513SZLWFm0dv8nMrflNgCPlxK33l42fUh8mjSqVAhi6Ux8MTt9h5YocKuNn23lAliVmS517nJyqYyBxmQQWMYg4nHK0MqgDfYKcVTSwqEHXPh/s1600/booth2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmjH53sBZN_gUe27s408qE_EN1alVeT2I513SZLWFm0dv8nMrflNgCPlxK33l42fUh8mjSqVAhi6Ux8MTt9h5YocKuNn23lAliVmS517nJyqYyBxmQQWMYg4nHK0MqgDfYKcVTSwqEHXPh/s576/booth2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470094666245231330" border="0" /></a>Aren't these shelves lovely? This is a set of three -- the largest shelf has antique door handles for hooks.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdhMwdr_llT2DM9kiIgzNbwkIQsVUMAoVMoBthvGjeWPh59d_YYOAwlh4_ox4gxZtnuvlv8sA9qp0avDNlAdNkFXJQlVTrfQVYv5PGFUfVPQOR65Fdb4MpQUT4M-rqD4a6BZ5RO7Dbu5lj/s1600/booth4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdhMwdr_llT2DM9kiIgzNbwkIQsVUMAoVMoBthvGjeWPh59d_YYOAwlh4_ox4gxZtnuvlv8sA9qp0avDNlAdNkFXJQlVTrfQVYv5PGFUfVPQOR65Fdb4MpQUT4M-rqD4a6BZ5RO7Dbu5lj/s576/booth4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470094407312386850" border="0" /></a>Paula made these beautiful little pillows -- fabric and ribbon flowers, lace, and buttons.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHtmudVzhknDP_57oEAa1mfE5E9_c_AgrY1hRDZVjcAo7duWafZEC5EfN5pR1co4357fzo0Guo1ZTGdFM5JmI8LOWkL_blGeTKIWaKnDbpNcw5ZMCiiByQH5QvHJ1z5Hx3RylKYNC8pLXn/s1600/booth5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHtmudVzhknDP_57oEAa1mfE5E9_c_AgrY1hRDZVjcAo7duWafZEC5EfN5pR1co4357fzo0Guo1ZTGdFM5JmI8LOWkL_blGeTKIWaKnDbpNcw5ZMCiiByQH5QvHJ1z5Hx3RylKYNC8pLXn/s576/booth5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470094403370633858" border="0" /></a>Altered bottles from Paula's talented hands....<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs0eDx0PuWeB9sXtJKCtGthUcM21PKxghuQBmIQB7ym1ED5olQrvi9s9l9a_iHj_VWrm0rd-Fw5ECO8BK3bSywBHsLpGAlq8V7OYxpLKA0md_zFVeyOrYUBPg6pv0q9r8hUfJZ1rM_saWy/s1600/booth6.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs0eDx0PuWeB9sXtJKCtGthUcM21PKxghuQBmIQB7ym1ED5olQrvi9s9l9a_iHj_VWrm0rd-Fw5ECO8BK3bSywBHsLpGAlq8V7OYxpLKA0md_zFVeyOrYUBPg6pv0q9r8hUfJZ1rM_saWy/s576/booth6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470094397352636674" border="0" /></a>.... more treasures....<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNwGG9uHd0TgxtSVohixaEBn8BInU2leKeGwY6-9CwWGhyphenhyphenipx2cNbEzU7RsMAdA9bwTMqdPxM2EBnz_WHxdFoj14L2IiSRbNJOb0o6ewlykbAYCiZkMN5B9Tb3OFbO7Mil5AJMmYKPk6b3/s1600/booth7.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNwGG9uHd0TgxtSVohixaEBn8BInU2leKeGwY6-9CwWGhyphenhyphenipx2cNbEzU7RsMAdA9bwTMqdPxM2EBnz_WHxdFoj14L2IiSRbNJOb0o6ewlykbAYCiZkMN5B9Tb3OFbO7Mil5AJMmYKPk6b3/s576/booth7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470094391397307842" border="0" /></a><br />..... and still more ....<br /><br />See, I told you Paula is a talented lady.<br /><br /></div>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08611828270713534085noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791228268428679587.post-73374958350266536562010-04-28T08:00:00.000-07:002010-04-28T08:01:29.764-07:00A conversation: me and youThis may be one of the most boring posts ever, but please keep reading...... I have a little business to mention.... but first: a little make-believe conversation between me and YOU!<br /><br />You: Oh, hello! Long time no see! Did you drop off the face of the earth, get eaten by wild, hungry red-headed children, or simply decide ENOUGH with the blogging and decide to slowly fade away?<br /><br />Me: Ha! You are so funny! (but a little right on all accounts)<br /><br />You: So, what have you been up to then?<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8H9hhhYV69QEe9TARMBv1HZzGjzSbDLl1P2jOu7ceKy30YfayCb0BWw_nRLVgtvvkSsX-mAlkzJ3yv74TdGMRMYtqWCz9ALZyc2G_GAvxPeGSd4jCfbL8H9b4_mMNPIYFcY-NxhlUUpqO/s1600/serging1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460876766995540354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8H9hhhYV69QEe9TARMBv1HZzGjzSbDLl1P2jOu7ceKy30YfayCb0BWw_nRLVgtvvkSsX-mAlkzJ3yv74TdGMRMYtqWCz9ALZyc2G_GAvxPeGSd4jCfbL8H9b4_mMNPIYFcY-NxhlUUpqO/s576/serging1.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center;" border="0" /></a>Me: Well, a little child rearing, a little home painting, a little (or a lot) laundry, a little photography, and a little sewing (believe it or not!). Actually, I'm so glad you asked ... serging is one of the things I have been doing a lot of lately. It is a sort of mindless labor -- feed the fabric through the machine, push the foot pedal, and cross my fingers that the thread doesn't break. (my industrial serger can be a little touchy sometimes and when the thread breaks -- it is a REAL pain to rethread. I wonder -- are all sergers such a pain to rethread?) Sometimes I also wonder what I did before I had a serger.....and then I remember --Oh yeah, stringy threads all over the place!<br /><br />You (rather hesitantly): Oh, well....... that's nice. Why have you been doing so much serging?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB0f9xxf1n1ulM5bn7P94bIi-GjWCI8ATBoj7K6WAiHmnYjZOlrSRXTs4JSBWW0lRwJmMzcUb3RjDZlatZE5F6NoeNCnQ55gUhOiuad6xdUjlaahhCEJWwrEZ_2xtoII60oUX1px4MdrNH/s1600/serging2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460870330536404642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB0f9xxf1n1ulM5bn7P94bIi-GjWCI8ATBoj7K6WAiHmnYjZOlrSRXTs4JSBWW0lRwJmMzcUb3RjDZlatZE5F6NoeNCnQ55gUhOiuad6xdUjlaahhCEJWwrEZ_2xtoII60oUX1px4MdrNH/s576/serging2.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; cursor: pointer; display: block; text-align: center;" border="0" /></a>Me: Oh, I thought you'd never ask! I have been sewing pillows and window seat cushions for a lady...... a real, bonified paying customer. And although the covers may never be taken off and washed (as she has such an immaculate home dirt would hesitate to invade), I sergered all the edges to make things tidier inside.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUKfctVBrMAC11JnCnHbltXKEvrwn7m0km6cAo7-7l6J3aEZ1I38MSNTohhsSw9aV8_ZebRWT9MYtemorcR43k9TrUGRBR8OnhpX6t7wcPG3TKb7apCN87NRnuiBQ6z0XXfrxD-lrM6r-8/s1600/serging3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460870579366499714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUKfctVBrMAC11JnCnHbltXKEvrwn7m0km6cAo7-7l6J3aEZ1I38MSNTohhsSw9aV8_ZebRWT9MYtemorcR43k9TrUGRBR8OnhpX6t7wcPG3TKb7apCN87NRnuiBQ6z0XXfrxD-lrM6r-8/s576/serging3.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; cursor: pointer; display: block; text-align: center;" border="0" /></a>You: Oh, well....... that's nice.<br /><br />Me: Right...... told you it was pretty mindless work! (I think it addled my brain a little! he he).<br /><br />You: Hmmm.......<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiGKaAd7xB3-Xw-cl9dvPR2YqWwn5V4GcgvWch2TFgTWiCuyImNHHMvIkhn8GGRP-6U4AVIe6YomTn-ufFW8-WVuN4P0jJdXzgcvSZnzcCMUYhoneJSkjxntreB58YoGDNXERB_vB_aRC2/s1600/reading+bear+apron.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiGKaAd7xB3-Xw-cl9dvPR2YqWwn5V4GcgvWch2TFgTWiCuyImNHHMvIkhn8GGRP-6U4AVIe6YomTn-ufFW8-WVuN4P0jJdXzgcvSZnzcCMUYhoneJSkjxntreB58YoGDNXERB_vB_aRC2/s576/reading+bear+apron.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464879061478317986" border="0" /></a>Me: Oh, and I also made this cheerful little apron for the Whitman County Library Reading Bear! Isn't she a pretty bear? Making the apron was lots of fun! I sort of had to come up with my own pattern -- so I guess that de-addled my brain a little.<br /><br />You: She IS a stunning Reading Bear.<br /><br />Me: That she is, that she is. Well, nice to see you! Stop by anytime! Oh, hang on! One more thing! If you'd like to see more of me you can stop by <a style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://almotaroses.blogspot.com/">{my other little spot}</a> and visit with me nearly everyday. You see, this blog is kind of my "other home" -- and I don't get to visit very often. I'd love to see you there! Toodleloo!<br /><br />You: Toodleloo, too!Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08611828270713534085noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791228268428679587.post-88676104775630078552010-04-01T11:34:00.000-07:002010-04-01T12:34:23.240-07:00And the Winner is................... #7 -- Paula!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations Paula! I will get the ruffle pants set out to you in the mail tomorrow! I hope your little friend enjoys them.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg7rqxVtaPx4pnV-KC1yLsypOPcyjGMaVXgZ2KfL8WSMLYbLnVLj8oVyijGPBCaw18Mua5y_F2xu45nSR9cehvPEXZaHP7zJpuuCMGhOPJTZIhOeGeTfgQov4Dpjm0z9LrWLXFIQnkzy9M/s1600/winner1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 203px; height: 277px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg7rqxVtaPx4pnV-KC1yLsypOPcyjGMaVXgZ2KfL8WSMLYbLnVLj8oVyijGPBCaw18Mua5y_F2xu45nSR9cehvPEXZaHP7zJpuuCMGhOPJTZIhOeGeTfgQov4Dpjm0z9LrWLXFIQnkzy9M/s400/winner1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455239745825235250" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdnIMs8FQefWmPL09I2XNIiP-keM-Q-7EHOOZxbufBxSIqFAkdbJQI1DecmoPsfKQYvYYzZ2cvyuUXX1jS6n-hig4P5kWl2el-tMeGzAZQNNjQHV670Og3r9kp-O-um6CKjbYFdHQfWxR5/s1600/winner2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdnIMs8FQefWmPL09I2XNIiP-keM-Q-7EHOOZxbufBxSIqFAkdbJQI1DecmoPsfKQYvYYzZ2cvyuUXX1jS6n-hig4P5kWl2el-tMeGzAZQNNjQHV670Og3r9kp-O-um6CKjbYFdHQfWxR5/s576/winner2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455239736734472418" border="0" /></a><br />Thank you everyone that entered the giveaway. I am honored to be able to inspire anyone! (Welcome, Sarah -- glad you entered!) If any of you would like a similar set of ruffle pants drop me a line and we'll get something set up. I hope to open my Etsy shop back up later this spring and am planning on selling the ruffle pants in sizes 6 mo- girls 8 (as well as other items -- I have an idea for a cute ruffle bags -- just a little rounded shoulder bag with ruffles....... I need to get it worked up.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 204, 204);"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Have a wonderful Easter!</span><br /></span></div>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08611828270713534085noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791228268428679587.post-1862895775436928092010-03-18T14:05:00.000-07:002010-03-18T15:16:45.512-07:00Spring Sewing and a Ruffle Pants GIVEAWAY!I have been having a hard time trying to find time to sew, as the warmish weather has been beckoning me to join the birds and the violets outside. Having two little kids home everyday and three most days, also contributes to the lack of sewing. It is very important for them to get out and enjoy the great outdoors --they are happier, and Mom is happier, and that makes EVERYONE happier!<br /><br />The thought had occurred to me to take my sewing machine outside to try and enjoy the day and sew at the same time. But since I am currently {<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">tickled pink</span>} to be borrowing this sewing machine.....<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCoUHZLXRguwQUEwidNG5HE9SdOBFw6H212yqHQBcy5hdqvBY77thbiHxIQBqKHPXUdIRhIsWQJ2IKAIItp8scdprxO3aDBXxViSgUpbIg4B1asVqdvL3_Bnoz4F24rva9aS2L_WdqQCyX/s1600-h/bernina440qe1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCoUHZLXRguwQUEwidNG5HE9SdOBFw6H212yqHQBcy5hdqvBY77thbiHxIQBqKHPXUdIRhIsWQJ2IKAIItp8scdprxO3aDBXxViSgUpbIg4B1asVqdvL3_Bnoz4F24rva9aS2L_WdqQCyX/s576/bernina440qe1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450085419942749522" border="0" /></a>....a Bernina 440 QE, I had better not take it outside! You see, <a style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://farmhouseaccessories.blogspot.com/2009/06/sewing-machine-meme.html">{my Beast}</a> is in the shop for a tune-up and the lovely lady Emily let me take home one of their shop machines to use while mine was being fixed. Emily is the owner of <a style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.beckysfabrics.com/">{Becky's Fabrics in Lewiston, ID}</a>. Isn't that wonderful? I equate it to taking a new car for a spin (which I have NEVER done and am not really interested in doing, btw) -- so, <span style="font-style: italic;">BETTER</span> than taking a new car for a spin. I think Emily knew I had been drooling over this machine. She is a good saleswoman, that one.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKd5kXGGYxLEF-xPXkBeUA1dx_mCr0wcAhDl3SFcDh1jkcxZmySoOApT3luwnjNfj1QqwgIu2FvNzJXdAbN4tRe5MaNdLftnP8dE49cOrNtYaOOGT9pTqVtbDJv2_YK50i_6E3GjdkKfmh/s1600-h/bernina440qe2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKd5kXGGYxLEF-xPXkBeUA1dx_mCr0wcAhDl3SFcDh1jkcxZmySoOApT3luwnjNfj1QqwgIu2FvNzJXdAbN4tRe5MaNdLftnP8dE49cOrNtYaOOGT9pTqVtbDJv2_YK50i_6E3GjdkKfmh/s576/bernina440qe2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450085412189674402" border="0" /></a><br />But sadly, there is no $$$$ in the budget for a new machine -- at least at this point. (Mr. Obama, sir ..... would you mind lower taxes on us poor, small business owners? Then maybe I could help out this poor economy by buying a new sewing machine.... just saying.) I'm not sure if this is the exact machine I would purchase, but it is pretty nice to sew on. So, anyway.....that's what happening in my sewing world. Now for the fun part!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeOD6TQ2huXORA74kkfDWkIccfjkB7m-hLjad-s8XkkqiI1BkOHKyCj-zbATokHxIsOKgdFbh8omwvA3LkjVA8VTC-LKqmm1K8j2fDVp9I4cafO3JCzGkqtUPAT-Frv8zfc00l3eXmROBB/s1600-h/rufflepants2+copy.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeOD6TQ2huXORA74kkfDWkIccfjkB7m-hLjad-s8XkkqiI1BkOHKyCj-zbATokHxIsOKgdFbh8omwvA3LkjVA8VTC-LKqmm1K8j2fDVp9I4cafO3JCzGkqtUPAT-Frv8zfc00l3eXmROBB/s576/rufflepants2+copy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450085847558051938" border="0" /></a><br />Remember this set? Funny thing..... we ended up winning back this ruffle pants set at the auction that I donated them to. No, we didn't bid on them. But evidently, someone wrote our name, or wrote scribbley enough that it appeared to be our name, so we won the ruffle pants set! I don't mind. But, since my little Nona can only wear so many ruffle pants in one week, I decided to pass them on to some lucky winner! They are sized 12-18 months-- the top is a onsie.<br /><br />So if you have a little girl or know a little girl that would look absolutely adorable in this set, here's what you have to do to enter the Ruffle pants giveaway:<br /><br /><ol><li> Leave a comment on this post -- anything you feel like saying -- about spring, about sewing projects, about the economy, whatever!</li><li> In your comment make sure there is some way I can contact you if you are the winner</li><li> To enter twice -- become a follower, and leave another comment telling me you are now following this blog.</li><li>The giveaway will end on March 31st at 9PM PST.</li></ol><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Good luck and have a great week!</span></span><br /></div>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08611828270713534085noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791228268428679587.post-9180423688032941712010-03-14T21:55:00.000-07:002010-03-14T22:29:28.232-07:00Slipcovered Wingback<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizfzAVOr4B3JI_KRctgWjOELC9HRq3jZfKkvIVUTA0hvZNHaA_wvOsYKRAIycJXhqzPqtxI1Zu-yWU0lB0D36i-2hPmsyt1po13QFckDMXvICcAVuOk6pF_RNsqf5gnCn6x2TNURwaJan0/s1600-h/slipcoverpartybutton+copy.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizfzAVOr4B3JI_KRctgWjOELC9HRq3jZfKkvIVUTA0hvZNHaA_wvOsYKRAIycJXhqzPqtxI1Zu-yWU0lB0D36i-2hPmsyt1po13QFckDMXvICcAVuOk6pF_RNsqf5gnCn6x2TNURwaJan0/s400/slipcoverpartybutton+copy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448726600641485058" border="0" /></a>I wanted to be a part of the slip-cover party over at the <a style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://pinkandpolkadot.blogspot.com/">{Pink Polka Dot}</a>, so here are a few pictures of a slip-cover I made right before my little Winona was born.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheJW6Uz4asR1BvpSNSMR68T4wqgcVuERUtlGOGdtt1cCkHlQoZhmRM6dp2Hb-C9ZVijakejTHRl7zRoPYdCPdrii6O8Ld3aDlAjWBIrGo0x1bwpHmorrf5YRjZ4qjNo47bGSC9ygHaK6YN/s1600-h/slipcover4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheJW6Uz4asR1BvpSNSMR68T4wqgcVuERUtlGOGdtt1cCkHlQoZhmRM6dp2Hb-C9ZVijakejTHRl7zRoPYdCPdrii6O8Ld3aDlAjWBIrGo0x1bwpHmorrf5YRjZ4qjNo47bGSC9ygHaK6YN/s576/slipcover4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448720012068375778" border="0" /></a>The willing subject: a wing back chair and ottoman that I did for a client over a year ago. (Sorry for the rather bad photography.) Underneath this slip cover is a beautiful late -Victorian wing-back. Just gorgeous. I told the owner of this chair that if she accidentally forgot to pick up her chair, I wouldn't be heart broken. For some reason, she didn't forget!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjKcSHohQWfpLkS9Qfn0BHzn0ILqmlHYGLU7sNIJwh58Eg6HIngP2y0BlgmuRtlg9PeL02uOhK2emntmIS-4WXVuCeobS-BknlflSwPhXgkRdaqmnwH4Vegop1XezZEV2IjU1e2uOSuhNi/s1600-h/slipcover3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjKcSHohQWfpLkS9Qfn0BHzn0ILqmlHYGLU7sNIJwh58Eg6HIngP2y0BlgmuRtlg9PeL02uOhK2emntmIS-4WXVuCeobS-BknlflSwPhXgkRdaqmnwH4Vegop1XezZEV2IjU1e2uOSuhNi/s400/slipcover3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448720003143999570" border="0" /></a>I added some ties in the back to take up the slack of the extra yardage needed for getting the slip-cover over the chair. I also took the time to serge all of the raw edges underneath to keep strings at bay.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoCqP9TeCT6QJAL3Dv0I2CnDV6YIMahX8pVXGiScQi5uRCTSLOOin8STXVblr8yl0ADxHaHJb_LY9WQH8_Ow_9G1kew9l5f90KNqBS4TGQzTruhQng6CA3MOwlSD5XK4SSnENWNy4N4V5h/s1600-h/slipcover2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoCqP9TeCT6QJAL3Dv0I2CnDV6YIMahX8pVXGiScQi5uRCTSLOOin8STXVblr8yl0ADxHaHJb_LY9WQH8_Ow_9G1kew9l5f90KNqBS4TGQzTruhQng6CA3MOwlSD5XK4SSnENWNy4N4V5h/s400/slipcover2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448719994708195042" border="0" /></a>This chair was rather a challenge for me, but fun none-the-less. All of the curves certainly make life interesting....<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtciib48gD_GELwJhR62ThwmoGj9N_4w6ii8Mcb3KPawiPfZml6Zcgfze7WFvMVRvy9f3fstiiiTwDw3JwgPdbGyohod4BvaJ4BaxO3QAbdly4fAXA6KqYVKhrTv8JKOloLnzYaQPHQ3yq/s1600-h/slipcover1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtciib48gD_GELwJhR62ThwmoGj9N_4w6ii8Mcb3KPawiPfZml6Zcgfze7WFvMVRvy9f3fstiiiTwDw3JwgPdbGyohod4BvaJ4BaxO3QAbdly4fAXA6KqYVKhrTv8JKOloLnzYaQPHQ3yq/s576/slipcover1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448719987525854146" border="0" /></a>The pleated ruffle was just long enough to cover the upholstery underneath, but short enough to flirt with the curvy front legs on the chair.<br /><br /><a style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://farmhouseaccessories.blogspot.com/2009/05/slip-covered-rocker.html">{Here is another chair that I <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">slipcovered</span> that is currently in my little girl's room if you care to have a look-see.}</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by!<br /></div>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08611828270713534085noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791228268428679587.post-62311395920117809962010-03-11T13:44:00.000-08:002010-03-11T13:53:35.439-08:00For a Good Cause<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmFxpFI8Ar_hQK-4yYfsMBOTVdqhpK0_vZ0i0YYN2bx3tSRrDwM8YtvofQm3PFTeTao7eDPBKEcjxG51WNbdeOlN1ttLo6WBDWClnAx_KJRiXjM5Nhx4SPrO_8Xo8QP2sHRNZv55ZBRFTO/s1600-h/rufflepants2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmFxpFI8Ar_hQK-4yYfsMBOTVdqhpK0_vZ0i0YYN2bx3tSRrDwM8YtvofQm3PFTeTao7eDPBKEcjxG51WNbdeOlN1ttLo6WBDWClnAx_KJRiXjM5Nhx4SPrO_8Xo8QP2sHRNZv55ZBRFTO/s576/rufflepants2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447495600401167762" border="0" /></a>If you are a local sort of person (Whitman County) -- you might be interested to know that this little outfit will be for auction this Saturday at the Palouse Empire Fairgrounds to help out a local man -- Kelvin Riebold. The benefit dinner and auction is being held to help with his recent medical expenses. The outfit is sized 18 months. The benefit starts at 5 PM.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKdjDPg_h0Zp8oZZb7dJU1knj0q9YHWN8RoI9kl1T2kfNjHnrxpynapN0W2BwYBqyqGvyop4eEkxkL0ANrlRbqDc7RFRwQRm9U1cByULLYzcX3LSBztZYOu6cyh-5xqGrVMX2x1a2r5oO8/s1600-h/rufflepants1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKdjDPg_h0Zp8oZZb7dJU1knj0q9YHWN8RoI9kl1T2kfNjHnrxpynapN0W2BwYBqyqGvyop4eEkxkL0ANrlRbqDc7RFRwQRm9U1cByULLYzcX3LSBztZYOu6cyh-5xqGrVMX2x1a2r5oO8/s576/rufflepants1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447495589253394514" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg47dg_4OVrjFsvoOku_lNdT7KvcHwH6TYAaUxIeaf89Rk355s-r1X55OQ98nbPGQu0wvmd_RKkIQ7T5A3vkkFHszaP9XlsFhwXTVRGHJToJ0PAB15UVkXWh63QBMyFRSGj5hWFmB36TuMX/s1600-h/rufflepants3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg47dg_4OVrjFsvoOku_lNdT7KvcHwH6TYAaUxIeaf89Rk355s-r1X55OQ98nbPGQu0wvmd_RKkIQ7T5A3vkkFHszaP9XlsFhwXTVRGHJToJ0PAB15UVkXWh63QBMyFRSGj5hWFmB36TuMX/s576/rufflepants3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447495586480146402" border="0" /></a>If you really want, really, REALLY want --<br />I might make another set (or similar) for a GIVEAWAY next week.<br />What say ye?<br /></div>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08611828270713534085noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791228268428679587.post-38852913891403691922010-03-03T09:54:00.000-08:002010-03-03T10:29:36.717-08:00Blue's Blanket and Pillow<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgphnzi-7aUB5p9duU6jcKHE6ryaiXapVEGOpwOQNWDL4ItIYEabgc_3blqg64HY6C0E9xRKxRDRIkb0aW2wUKVgQnc1v6gn9JIeIIVoYqrKHGluUifqiY286zXFc7nAbZGKL70L3HxnfoM/s1600-h/blue's+blanket1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgphnzi-7aUB5p9duU6jcKHE6ryaiXapVEGOpwOQNWDL4ItIYEabgc_3blqg64HY6C0E9xRKxRDRIkb0aW2wUKVgQnc1v6gn9JIeIIVoYqrKHGluUifqiY286zXFc7nAbZGKL70L3HxnfoM/s576/blue's+blanket1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444467569597527586" border="0" /></a>My oldest child, Reid, has gotten very attached to his lizard "Blue". In my humble opinion, this is the best kind of lizard to have. He has been begging and begging for some fish, and shamefully I have been dragging my tail. (However, I am hoping to get him some tadpoles from a scientific supply so they can watch the tadpoles grow. But don't tell him, it is a secret.) Anyway, back to Blue. Blue has been to show-and-tell twice, and regularly sleeps right next to my Reid. Blue gets carried around in the "<a style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://farmhouseaccessories.blogspot.com/2010/01/boy-bags.html">{boy bag}</a>" that I made Reid awhile back. He is a posh pet.<br /><br />Blue had a birthday last month. A real, sure enough birthday. I have no idea how old he is, but he is one year older. About a week before the scheduled birthday, my son came to me and whispered in my ear (so Blue could not hear of course!) what Blue wanted for his birthday. And what did Blue want? Why a blanket and pillow of his very own. Imagine that?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_JBPbHXjlRze7EE7OcUOckYd5ewcupqDBRY936NEa8ir0dDpQUb6c5PWVZAklwY6qvdeA7zGHKgp_7z34r7JbPveLj309UGSKgeafX_lzG99zQ6N72lYUwQhK6I51mv9pE3R-pa-JuS2i/s1600-h/blue's+blanket2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_JBPbHXjlRze7EE7OcUOckYd5ewcupqDBRY936NEa8ir0dDpQUb6c5PWVZAklwY6qvdeA7zGHKgp_7z34r7JbPveLj309UGSKgeafX_lzG99zQ6N72lYUwQhK6I51mv9pE3R-pa-JuS2i/s576/blue's+blanket2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444467566655935234" border="0" /></a>Lucky Blue, he got his wish. I hope he liked his pillow and blanket. His blanket is even reversible! Reid was happy. And Blue got to go to show-and-tell AGAIN and show off his new accoutrements.Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08611828270713534085noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791228268428679587.post-91342012649698366082010-02-18T18:20:00.000-08:002010-02-18T20:25:34.978-08:00Love Fabric<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1BR1gD8SmicQDl-tkNh935thVw2mnhmSfvsMU2kZRa1Yyu2OSdvcPWwbUJ7n_73gwBwbfJ5SqGMnydBPFo0I82RIrwtWUsbRNUMj5oOMYPFWFjl-B7w1GtNvF-KcIXjtDFTZzlwUUpM47/s1600-h/fabric2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1BR1gD8SmicQDl-tkNh935thVw2mnhmSfvsMU2kZRa1Yyu2OSdvcPWwbUJ7n_73gwBwbfJ5SqGMnydBPFo0I82RIrwtWUsbRNUMj5oOMYPFWFjl-B7w1GtNvF-KcIXjtDFTZzlwUUpM47/s576/fabric2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439774227448132530" border="0" /></a>Here is a sampling of some of the new fabric I got in recently. I tried to pick some fabrics that made me think of spring. I especially like the black, yellow, and white fabrics above. I have to confess, I've never really noticed before how well gray and yellow go together. Maybe the black is what helps them hit it off. This fabric is just begging me to make some bags....cute little handbags.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaVM1VntcEgKmIJZUdrKXzrbEZoU0wGCBPWi-pumBMg6khtlCkPiEP37cqPugaF7mid3ijupV6nxPuHqefQFN0mv76PmfIJGZn7APrgFtfjXhBY4l4tFgkfdKsCYX77S294XAvdO1XLkM0/s1600-h/fabric3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaVM1VntcEgKmIJZUdrKXzrbEZoU0wGCBPWi-pumBMg6khtlCkPiEP37cqPugaF7mid3ijupV6nxPuHqefQFN0mv76PmfIJGZn7APrgFtfjXhBY4l4tFgkfdKsCYX77S294XAvdO1XLkM0/s576/fabric3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439774218717777794" border="0" /></a>This fabric just screams <span style="font-style: italic;">Girly Valentines!</span> I made my little girl some more ruffle pants from the heart and stripe fabric. They turned out really cute, but I imagine you are tired of seeing Nona all dressed up, right?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW92lfImnzW1BuVU9pKzUJ9wPSgYnIfCGuctLVsYr5w3rv68iPFM0Fvcy6-V9v6IrC5CGlkIf2b4qRUVRRNEDkdPPkRnJmbGjdwcrQ4l1DfflSJoUjT8CzikU_vbHOdbr0wrJg13WymBLx/s1600-h/fabric1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW92lfImnzW1BuVU9pKzUJ9wPSgYnIfCGuctLVsYr5w3rv68iPFM0Fvcy6-V9v6IrC5CGlkIf2b4qRUVRRNEDkdPPkRnJmbGjdwcrQ4l1DfflSJoUjT8CzikU_vbHOdbr0wrJg13WymBLx/s576/fabric1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439774209279267314" border="0" /></a>Red, cream, and blue .... not just for 4th of July. I have a couple of new bag patterns to try out, and you saw the vintage-like fabric used in the heart tutorial.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9ubGE9encdEbmOvozpXQFlP1ThWbqlaqrSCiZ1U3346lzRg3dev5z0R-7xTcG9C_-L0LEPzB-mzF6G64nP-LlITrF-D-aXHJ7dVI8dFRsHMNbLCx-1Y4Af7jazf3jUvmO_wd5BT_vKAzU/s1600-h/fabric4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9ubGE9encdEbmOvozpXQFlP1ThWbqlaqrSCiZ1U3346lzRg3dev5z0R-7xTcG9C_-L0LEPzB-mzF6G64nP-LlITrF-D-aXHJ7dVI8dFRsHMNbLCx-1Y4Af7jazf3jUvmO_wd5BT_vKAzU/s576/fabric4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439774200544411890" border="0" /></a>Now, for the fabric I had been dying to purchase from the day I first saw it. The fabric above and below are from <a style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.amybutlerdesign.com/mainmenu.php">{Amy Butler's L.O.V.E } </a> line of fabrics -- and I LOVE it. Don't you? It was love at first sight for me, and I knew I had to get my hands on some. The colors are beautiful and the designs lovely. What to make?<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd6Q-lXu-rDPZZO4Gatqkj2o9jKWuHOwyGt2cM6xL2TpL4CXzHSRntTyn5JswwhUW1R-rkGb1j4koE7Z2Mj5AGYQHhjuLyQSnmtRQAPcjQcfH5CqE6rgrMiLHQ48kzW7nAYQ6kSVwiffNO/s1600-h/fabric5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd6Q-lXu-rDPZZO4Gatqkj2o9jKWuHOwyGt2cM6xL2TpL4CXzHSRntTyn5JswwhUW1R-rkGb1j4koE7Z2Mj5AGYQHhjuLyQSnmtRQAPcjQcfH5CqE6rgrMiLHQ48kzW7nAYQ6kSVwiffNO/s576/fabric5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439774192616905538" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5qNGpXODC-HSPUpRBVDct_LU6SKebMqHIP1NU7NDYbm89NoDl7NIjEvE7dYUi7YCiz9DgBFFzfLO7LxyWF7xE6whaduVBkJmCKionRtXDpv1jL2CB8GgZC05qpHDjUA8mO7gFMzJK8xir/s1600-h/fabric.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5qNGpXODC-HSPUpRBVDct_LU6SKebMqHIP1NU7NDYbm89NoDl7NIjEvE7dYUi7YCiz9DgBFFzfLO7LxyWF7xE6whaduVBkJmCKionRtXDpv1jL2CB8GgZC05qpHDjUA8mO7gFMzJK8xir/s576/fabric.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439795250952177394" border="0" /></a>I have my eye on this fabric next. The above swatches are from <a style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.sewmamasew.com/store/ecom-catshow/CLRAWHIDE.html">{here}.</a>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08611828270713534085noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791228268428679587.post-74053976744549701822010-02-03T21:23:00.000-08:002010-02-04T12:31:41.477-08:00Fabric Valentine Heart Decor Tutorial<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaQvau1bf-PhjWfIB60DrK89ApWYf2Ct_tQUJCYqI1syvJ5g0V0gOGNzDj2xpBBR5e0BLwbh4wF79S8yi3sEsgpPFJaGog9ROKWtAe3NMRe-VR5zO032ZKsgvx2suQHk1YtQZ7yxXcAFGq/s1600-h/Hearts2a.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaQvau1bf-PhjWfIB60DrK89ApWYf2Ct_tQUJCYqI1syvJ5g0V0gOGNzDj2xpBBR5e0BLwbh4wF79S8yi3sEsgpPFJaGog9ROKWtAe3NMRe-VR5zO032ZKsgvx2suQHk1YtQZ7yxXcAFGq/s576/Hearts2a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434463231937213762" border="0" /></a>This is a really simple tutorial for making some cute fabric heart decorations for Valentine's Day -- or ANY day. Start with some fabric, any color -- you can buy some fat quarters or use scraps you have laying around. For the backing fabric I used inexpensive coordinating fabric that I already had in my stash. I cut a piece of the back fabric (about 16 X 24 inches) and ironed on some "Wonder Under". Wonder Under is used to glue the two fabrics together. Put the rough side of the Wonder Under on the wrong side of your backing fabric.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWGY-28P4FUmWaegdpDIu7xix1VbliecqztfURd-k6JuyLMUttpJ1enuFxvCRL-5srYhm11z81ehFyAzkdP7o5q52TCUnOx1INI5QAZ5O2QgZ2VW_qJXfb5x7gtnae15i0T9aHfYY2l_ot/s1600-h/Hearts3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWGY-28P4FUmWaegdpDIu7xix1VbliecqztfURd-k6JuyLMUttpJ1enuFxvCRL-5srYhm11z81ehFyAzkdP7o5q52TCUnOx1INI5QAZ5O2QgZ2VW_qJXfb5x7gtnae15i0T9aHfYY2l_ot/s576/Hearts3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434463230570501282" border="0" /></a>A really important step here is to follow the directions for the Wonder Under and "iron the heck out of it" -- my translation of the directions. Seriously, press the iron in one place for 5-8 seconds and then move on, overlapping your pressings. When the paper side of the Wonder Under is firmly attached and looks a little wrinkly like above, then you know you have done it right. Let the fabric cool a little and then begin peeling off the paper. The glue should stick to the fabric -- if not, iron some more.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgArfXj7JcqmOJ9JINevHynG_gYiAym00LPJJi2K4KyvFsiUebu5qCeeuWMZaTBO9FA7tQkXn4tIw9txc-Ai4zqGuh36cVsLnalRoNIJXEpIHDjQu8e8BJrqmFi-oxmJUjggxpCRxKxuWab/s1600-h/Hearts4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgArfXj7JcqmOJ9JINevHynG_gYiAym00LPJJi2K4KyvFsiUebu5qCeeuWMZaTBO9FA7tQkXn4tIw9txc-Ai4zqGuh36cVsLnalRoNIJXEpIHDjQu8e8BJrqmFi-oxmJUjggxpCRxKxuWab/s576/Hearts4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434463224212329106" border="0" /></a><br />Then arrange your face fabrics over the glue side of the backing fabric and press some more. If you are using scraps of cloth, be sure to use a pressing cloth (or another piece of scrap) to put over any gaps in the top fabric so you don't get glue on your iron. Press as directed above until the two fabrics are firmly fused together. I repressed the back side to iron out any wrinkles or bubbles.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFjIbvWkzJZwBCUOVzp_WiHnzK_tQ8p37d36Uz2UOTJXD3HOAYk1vLLpwRsPPs5Xy8DGQz4ORsOjn6KQVt2fF-vHlXbAdIIRwBGLePGvEZwpPrEfYqDpL31m-9U2KyKVs0FYoXmf6l4XXV/s1600-h/Hearts1a.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFjIbvWkzJZwBCUOVzp_WiHnzK_tQ8p37d36Uz2UOTJXD3HOAYk1vLLpwRsPPs5Xy8DGQz4ORsOjn6KQVt2fF-vHlXbAdIIRwBGLePGvEZwpPrEfYqDpL31m-9U2KyKVs0FYoXmf6l4XXV/s576/Hearts1a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434463243526565954" border="0" /></a>Now the fun begins.<br />I used nesting heart-shaped cookie cutters for my tracing pattern.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIVC-U6ACAUXEkmdh4oVMKLGGmreOMH6cxrcmFdPHBn_stuF0xM1UAg7ByUZY2v7BeMU1pUkl4NE53TWX9rntXeJ8HB3DXFcC-K7UacUWbtFsuE-DVFBu_B0mzMHD4Ud9Ze7-DthSJRY4z/s1600-h/Hearts5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIVC-U6ACAUXEkmdh4oVMKLGGmreOMH6cxrcmFdPHBn_stuF0xM1UAg7ByUZY2v7BeMU1pUkl4NE53TWX9rntXeJ8HB3DXFcC-K7UacUWbtFsuE-DVFBu_B0mzMHD4Ud9Ze7-DthSJRY4z/s576/Hearts5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434463216944626914" border="0" /></a>I traced on the back side of the fused fabrics because it was easier,<br />and also so that I wouldn't have any tracing lines on the front of the hearts.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTLJwSPhaf6k6vBhkY_gXLPqcbwSQMZCk81ZNtr2bJmqvu1ZKMVUnvsXhaSBUBUMnPwWXvvy-37pw-MzvW_5MReCnJs5KXy9hsMLR2yH4Rb5PsCQiDcg5sVnkbcb8RGwug_GlrMLv3uWcZ/s1600-h/Hearts6.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTLJwSPhaf6k6vBhkY_gXLPqcbwSQMZCk81ZNtr2bJmqvu1ZKMVUnvsXhaSBUBUMnPwWXvvy-37pw-MzvW_5MReCnJs5KXy9hsMLR2yH4Rb5PsCQiDcg5sVnkbcb8RGwug_GlrMLv3uWcZ/s576/Hearts6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434462616410955250" border="0" /></a>Some of the hearts I cut out with pinking shears,<br />some with regular scissors.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt4NxagdrbYQO0p9pNMPLObpQUDQ19r1XJxz8Wq_0H-h63rkOF0HmaWXlblDkjXThqgeqjM3himOy9LhMXtFQTzxY8-qU2XFClCWuTCE-8FmmCVUAtjQ_2HIxZUfPsgI5e3d0OOgjyhNI-/s1600-h/Hearts7.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt4NxagdrbYQO0p9pNMPLObpQUDQ19r1XJxz8Wq_0H-h63rkOF0HmaWXlblDkjXThqgeqjM3himOy9LhMXtFQTzxY8-qU2XFClCWuTCE-8FmmCVUAtjQ_2HIxZUfPsgI5e3d0OOgjyhNI-/s576/Hearts7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434462610118888642" border="0" /></a>I then arranged the hearts over a satin ribbon, pinned them in place, and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">zig</span>-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">zagged</span> them onto the ribbon with my sewing machine.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_PIP8I4EN9pVoAf6LZoaPrCvVPOj8xlT-TapuIMpI3jAEPZ0SIdyNYNF-MC6p2uisYO7e660yoSsXAieljLTL2jq2JRr9mQnK-Mci75viMFPMqM7IV8EdFUqVyi_8QO2vfHoVmZp-7r4g/s1600-h/Hearts8.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_PIP8I4EN9pVoAf6LZoaPrCvVPOj8xlT-TapuIMpI3jAEPZ0SIdyNYNF-MC6p2uisYO7e660yoSsXAieljLTL2jq2JRr9mQnK-Mci75viMFPMqM7IV8EdFUqVyi_8QO2vfHoVmZp-7r4g/s576/Hearts8.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434462599713818994" border="0" /></a>Ta-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">da</span>! Easy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">peasy</span>. Hang the heart garland from a mirror<br />or a mantel as above. Simple and pretty.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSiOBf2SnQe3szgMoGayDd1cya7n3jD_ZI728qbk9wmyJJd4hWG8nGlcGIX1QUqTWq2sjCGiplYUkWousVfgMHhelg-6rjXVpQYCpl-Isnf4UdPv_57ATSoDErC8-m7yeAYpbYze-5OFfj/s1600-h/Hearts9.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSiOBf2SnQe3szgMoGayDd1cya7n3jD_ZI728qbk9wmyJJd4hWG8nGlcGIX1QUqTWq2sjCGiplYUkWousVfgMHhelg-6rjXVpQYCpl-Isnf4UdPv_57ATSoDErC8-m7yeAYpbYze-5OFfj/s576/Hearts9.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434462592066973170" border="0" /></a>Some of the other hearts I punched holes in and hung from narrower ribbon.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDD-jk430iOZv8gIBJn_r_t-7OELGfE8vXC0wKSX4Nc1pPfJGuWH4mw5rR8_hPY7_28ZaZH2kJVZz5g2-ZrDXyUWelQN_VzJx9LpDV-5SgfRlXfHSLTmC_s-fQ08Qsl1zHva5TDHpMGOkl/s1600-h/Hearts10.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDD-jk430iOZv8gIBJn_r_t-7OELGfE8vXC0wKSX4Nc1pPfJGuWH4mw5rR8_hPY7_28ZaZH2kJVZz5g2-ZrDXyUWelQN_VzJx9LpDV-5SgfRlXfHSLTmC_s-fQ08Qsl1zHva5TDHpMGOkl/s576/Hearts10.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434462583365031762" border="0" /></a>Then I went outside and cut some branches from one of the dormant trees in the front yard, arranged them in a pitcher, and hung the hearts from the branches. Instant seasonal decor for my buffet.Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08611828270713534085noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791228268428679587.post-67222443344731519602010-02-01T12:46:00.000-08:002010-02-01T13:04:42.348-08:00February Booth<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSOPK82-32nJj3iYrdhvV2TSAnv6YF-G1BaHbF3cUYpAfjc3Q6dntHS4-zzPAStSuDA0AcMvgTzZR0fPSHJ6uLQjJXkiCkC4k527m6nfSFF8EjJECePGa_TNhbhyphenhyphenU4Nusq89OhfifVSfuO/s1600-h/booth6.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSOPK82-32nJj3iYrdhvV2TSAnv6YF-G1BaHbF3cUYpAfjc3Q6dntHS4-zzPAStSuDA0AcMvgTzZR0fPSHJ6uLQjJXkiCkC4k527m6nfSFF8EjJECePGa_TNhbhyphenhyphenU4Nusq89OhfifVSfuO/s576/booth6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433381418861772210" border="0" /></a>Here are some photos of my booth this month. A few new things include cupcake pin cushions, vintage commemorative state plates (tag sale find), three new hand bags, a half-apron, and a few pillows. There will be a 25% off Superbowl sale this coming Sunday from 1-4 PM (I think).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy5_2bT4T-kEGyb09MtqbF3XMZ-Q09CE_EHTTQZJ25NIJIGcuMk6DK9v3bauafoG3t84ySxsfZ2hyphenhyphenFAISNGjOLO6lMhmH1XbFM3YB4aBcEjfkPQFJUAM3PMQPQAiAN46pATkC2gptFuQxu/s1600-h/booth5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy5_2bT4T-kEGyb09MtqbF3XMZ-Q09CE_EHTTQZJ25NIJIGcuMk6DK9v3bauafoG3t84ySxsfZ2hyphenhyphenFAISNGjOLO6lMhmH1XbFM3YB4aBcEjfkPQFJUAM3PMQPQAiAN46pATkC2gptFuQxu/s576/booth5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433380434565140818" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNDF_9qHDUsNBlmUU_KH_tBuPQ8aIOgblqHsrlxieX7OUgXeUEJkbOrDl4MWknPVTf-k3KwYHkqRO52nK1IBAmxfGqXwXhl24Q94XmmRpC07vIEVUCBIaG9OW_MlzR6mlkfV5jPmGx1-UG/s1600-h/booth4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNDF_9qHDUsNBlmUU_KH_tBuPQ8aIOgblqHsrlxieX7OUgXeUEJkbOrDl4MWknPVTf-k3KwYHkqRO52nK1IBAmxfGqXwXhl24Q94XmmRpC07vIEVUCBIaG9OW_MlzR6mlkfV5jPmGx1-UG/s576/booth4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433379691832825858" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0HViZ97WmCA7YLeLp89UHFQhkBcU6xIXIuQol07chkeqB5vH13zc0KWxxAHFwrEEuIJSb8CThS1wpbhhbd7RRe0ssZQHNe7TurJDlMpK4DZxmqt2i7f6KRMJmNi_yPINxYffomeZ_Ip2q/s1600-h/booth3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0HViZ97WmCA7YLeLp89UHFQhkBcU6xIXIuQol07chkeqB5vH13zc0KWxxAHFwrEEuIJSb8CThS1wpbhhbd7RRe0ssZQHNe7TurJDlMpK4DZxmqt2i7f6KRMJmNi_yPINxYffomeZ_Ip2q/s576/booth3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433379680481022818" border="0" /></a>The top shelf of my pillow rack is now sale items --some marked really low -- and these will be included in the 25% off sale.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Y9CZ9QJXFEK-VSh5URtwtJ9k9WzKKtAtfrenBgGENV8RkfgBYRhbJuew9Rx-L7yMimbLNp5i55qK22FzUBoCZRGYR6M4-oJd7Gu1_0HPxKKyUD3SCQN4OcLkAGjmfK8zdBoUD3jF4vaV/s1600-h/booth2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Y9CZ9QJXFEK-VSh5URtwtJ9k9WzKKtAtfrenBgGENV8RkfgBYRhbJuew9Rx-L7yMimbLNp5i55qK22FzUBoCZRGYR6M4-oJd7Gu1_0HPxKKyUD3SCQN4OcLkAGjmfK8zdBoUD3jF4vaV/s576/booth2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433379672366379394" border="0" /></a>I am also offering the nesting heart shaped mixing bowls and half-apron at a discount if purchased together. I think they would make a very nice Valentine's gift for that special someone, or you could just treat yourself!Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08611828270713534085noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791228268428679587.post-30233783069420682652010-01-27T16:58:00.000-08:002010-01-28T09:36:39.968-08:00The "Welcome Home" Shop<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvbxalqDTB0cnNcLP_l4eIP3f4DcqdgzPJ64UlBXx7iO9vDFor7Qel-oSp08belmna54WXVLPJQnwhCt7_pVkHpN4XqBm2JIM3vhxJVd2rvsJV5rrxQPW0EThIhlh3ZCTxU696mdThlhG-/s1600-h/welcomehome5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvbxalqDTB0cnNcLP_l4eIP3f4DcqdgzPJ64UlBXx7iO9vDFor7Qel-oSp08belmna54WXVLPJQnwhCt7_pVkHpN4XqBm2JIM3vhxJVd2rvsJV5rrxQPW0EThIhlh3ZCTxU696mdThlhG-/s576/welcomehome5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431588935124104530" border="0" /></a>Welcome to "Welcome Home"! Welcome Home is a pretty little consignment shop in St. John, Washington. A few months back, the shop owner Diane White, contacted me and asked if I would like to put a few of my things in her shop. At the time I promised I would come out to her shop and take some photos for my blog. I am ashamed to say, I finally made the time to go visit her shop. Unfortunately, I forgot my REAL camera, and I also had 4 kids in tow so the visit was quite abbreviated. Sorry Diane!<br /><br />Here are a few somewhat fuzzy photos of her shop. Be sure and stop in to visit if you are in the area. Her shop is right on Main Street right across from the new deli.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_rQqkRlKjVJV-Klrbxws7z5lf5dZGCBj9NzkUPgVTKDDHVoivOLTuCAWrj3b_WlgB_uYBm9O11nC4GKuHDRHy-jcZYdAgLJKVb7yiDAdFIhYfG67mSnmaFOZh0rIuSThR9NMrcP4EHoiS/s1600-h/welcomehome4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_rQqkRlKjVJV-Klrbxws7z5lf5dZGCBj9NzkUPgVTKDDHVoivOLTuCAWrj3b_WlgB_uYBm9O11nC4GKuHDRHy-jcZYdAgLJKVb7yiDAdFIhYfG67mSnmaFOZh0rIuSThR9NMrcP4EHoiS/s576/welcomehome4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431588925567192690" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifklNP5LQu9FI0OkYwbn69m0No9YZDbEUNRcMILM8l6ExSAEgDePQHZFviWq7GUMg8JAmJlA-ZNf6fHnnNntAxACgW_PCE2aU3HtexfwVUHixhEJvkeYP3LlwijlGXFaYGc0I7kb7ltf3W/s1600-h/welcomehome3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifklNP5LQu9FI0OkYwbn69m0No9YZDbEUNRcMILM8l6ExSAEgDePQHZFviWq7GUMg8JAmJlA-ZNf6fHnnNntAxACgW_PCE2aU3HtexfwVUHixhEJvkeYP3LlwijlGXFaYGc0I7kb7ltf3W/s576/welcomehome3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431588922265182786" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNN9eStIAKOX_QoMYZlawOcyY-aIDEFd1ZsCu5TQucwfJjo1PyH4dwQXXxSShOE_cac8I_L4-Lvc7OiemQe4lSyMAgbml0gOkW-43PcMq1HLohftLDAeT-ZYujHuyegXBLuSlT4aRWFcEn/s1600-h/welcomehome2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNN9eStIAKOX_QoMYZlawOcyY-aIDEFd1ZsCu5TQucwfJjo1PyH4dwQXXxSShOE_cac8I_L4-Lvc7OiemQe4lSyMAgbml0gOkW-43PcMq1HLohftLDAeT-ZYujHuyegXBLuSlT4aRWFcEn/s576/welcomehome2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431588914842268482" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvT68QDkrQZLWDTfeW7N_zFFFt6YWsym8-BDjaS09BU758QW6QnIDJhGTfdjuGHHTM62DcPj5a5SsEC9mv5IDur-kAOi001xCaXCuDMXZ33fHEQj802vH3xs5oSAqV3odx1qPvhmc2WkmH/s1600-h/welcomehome1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvT68QDkrQZLWDTfeW7N_zFFFt6YWsym8-BDjaS09BU758QW6QnIDJhGTfdjuGHHTM62DcPj5a5SsEC9mv5IDur-kAOi001xCaXCuDMXZ33fHEQj802vH3xs5oSAqV3odx1qPvhmc2WkmH/s576/welcomehome1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431588913911556834" border="0" /></a>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08611828270713534085noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791228268428679587.post-6040145954357736562010-01-24T08:50:00.000-08:002010-01-24T08:59:41.297-08:00Butterfly Bag<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYwJQhIBqkwICWhlpJ9GCmUhkvznLjGRTgI5qhUp4W7JA4ZhM6fQFSy5mwWMwgb72apI_cV41pvRjmBTm2mSso3Gp8gbkHNvnmPFumcqHt-i66NgG6WKEU-ygm9E0TxJerBdNgdv1zzrRi/s1600-h/bag4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYwJQhIBqkwICWhlpJ9GCmUhkvznLjGRTgI5qhUp4W7JA4ZhM6fQFSy5mwWMwgb72apI_cV41pvRjmBTm2mSso3Gp8gbkHNvnmPFumcqHt-i66NgG6WKEU-ygm9E0TxJerBdNgdv1zzrRi/s640/bag4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430054628827901810" border="0" /></a>I'm really loving this purse -- the colors, the flowers, the butterflies, the shape. (I am going to show my ignorance here: What's the defining difference between a bag and a purse? Anyone?)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHXkulzC-xeudRTmd2ElO3u5WK5VPs9C7E6Xb3Nb-gpOrAuSL2m4blxfoLNljrAnqkLRYeoa-TWu1noYDeV3cL-E2ueH4oBQarNi7GESFmWAUj4_7LGkddRAY4qaEHfIjKE3tXaOhSkvqi/s1600-h/bag1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHXkulzC-xeudRTmd2ElO3u5WK5VPs9C7E6Xb3Nb-gpOrAuSL2m4blxfoLNljrAnqkLRYeoa-TWu1noYDeV3cL-E2ueH4oBQarNi7GESFmWAUj4_7LGkddRAY4qaEHfIjKE3tXaOhSkvqi/s576/bag1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430054639366847906" border="0" /></a>The purse was simple to cut out, but in some places difficult to sew. It left me feeling like a contortionist! It has a stiff, yet supple interfacing so it will maintain its shape when set down.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAuXHkWjGbwZtkh0W7WVZy8CBjJZK_M9_xTNRmfr3H10uOeApBmY-kh6vPYuU0APkkhd8KtQap8_QzxRrT34dykz_mciG26-QZlMdEqqhDwrgS4iKnYb7BW_zikoC9ubbpnIFpiPsp4K1D/s1600-h/bag3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAuXHkWjGbwZtkh0W7WVZy8CBjJZK_M9_xTNRmfr3H10uOeApBmY-kh6vPYuU0APkkhd8KtQap8_QzxRrT34dykz_mciG26-QZlMdEqqhDwrgS4iKnYb7BW_zikoC9ubbpnIFpiPsp4K1D/s576/bag3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430054614544340226" border="0" /></a>It is lined with a complementary fabric and has a magnetic closure.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoYiftNPspPsXKDVl0Jg5OBKqs8RexUC-CgIj3_3C9bkBmD9ZrHtjJCVMylAdnF3UfY77ySmkhAnzgB3AN1tddALnYTK2cEt-QkEN2enHwl8zTjGEw9YHf3vx3_PchwwlbmB9VNNaaiDq_/s1600-h/bag2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoYiftNPspPsXKDVl0Jg5OBKqs8RexUC-CgIj3_3C9bkBmD9ZrHtjJCVMylAdnF3UfY77ySmkhAnzgB3AN1tddALnYTK2cEt-QkEN2enHwl8zTjGEw9YHf3vx3_PchwwlbmB9VNNaaiDq_/s400/bag2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430054617040838178" border="0" /></a>It is hard to tell from the pictures I took just how large the bag is, but at approximately 20" wide, is pretty substantial. Look for it in my shop soon. Feel free to contact me if you would like to purchase a bag such as this and I can set you up via Etsy.Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08611828270713534085noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791228268428679587.post-5499355813161422922010-01-12T09:52:00.000-08:002010-01-12T10:10:47.474-08:00Ruffle Pants<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYAO9k3KMRaTYWTrlfI7so16XD7ZVC0etzuKEjsBSrsb4F2I8vyVwrWHpDPlFv0bWBIN_3-i4UAh2I8AjpbU9McSb4u2YqS4bLaatvkG7iWrh7ZaXkcNtvaniu-LR0X1U_CcDSGJ4uyD1z/s1600-h/ruffles6.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYAO9k3KMRaTYWTrlfI7so16XD7ZVC0etzuKEjsBSrsb4F2I8vyVwrWHpDPlFv0bWBIN_3-i4UAh2I8AjpbU9McSb4u2YqS4bLaatvkG7iWrh7ZaXkcNtvaniu-LR0X1U_CcDSGJ4uyD1z/s576/ruffles6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425913247859732370" border="0" /></a>I have had <a style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://portabellopixie.typepad.com/portabellopixie/2008/06/portabellopixie.html">{this ruffle pants pattern}</a> in my stash for a few months, but have been so behind in my other projects that I hadn't taken the time to make them. I was pleasantly surprised how easy they are to make. I think I will start carrying some of them in my shop.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoxiJcsGdzRh-1ic1Bgm7VvN86WsJWy9MgZu5sdj4GJg093NeGngQMyJX1pg5BwM8X2WuVnpjhQ8TP3xBCSkzJlhJYyDN4t7xn_x6e6ElfZspt_IPMDNHe-y07QpzxqtYv90VxwQT9sbbv/s1600-h/ruffles5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoxiJcsGdzRh-1ic1Bgm7VvN86WsJWy9MgZu5sdj4GJg093NeGngQMyJX1pg5BwM8X2WuVnpjhQ8TP3xBCSkzJlhJYyDN4t7xn_x6e6ElfZspt_IPMDNHe-y07QpzxqtYv90VxwQT9sbbv/s576/ruffles5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425913239137727906" border="0" /></a>I just have to add, I love <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);" href="http://sandihendersondesign.com/">{Portabello Pixie patterns because Sandi Henderson}</a> allows the home seamstress to make items from her patterns and sell them on Etsy or in a little booth like mine. Not many pattern makers allow this. I am grateful!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7opAET2b3kIvdOsMprPRT12EmICvPuZxgYMaTaS-BDdbRgIUd0ouG4rNRPHhq4fy7plUTVJhFAeeoAYd-1YL_q_oKECwFEMczgT27cI6BLH76y9VhYgYvqyZ4aRfwqoIkeDTFyrBqWYFJ/s1600-h/ruffles3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7opAET2b3kIvdOsMprPRT12EmICvPuZxgYMaTaS-BDdbRgIUd0ouG4rNRPHhq4fy7plUTVJhFAeeoAYd-1YL_q_oKECwFEMczgT27cI6BLH76y9VhYgYvqyZ4aRfwqoIkeDTFyrBqWYFJ/s576/ruffles3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425913228139999346" border="0" /></a>I took the time to serge every seam and top sew most of the seams. It really makes the pants look more professional and there are no raw edges to unravel.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEger1kb7Us_sbSQiWU9lq1NUHVV1abEZtdEL7oBBcT91MRrV83GaZz6SYB8nJ1pFWzr_ehS5rWotz5TJ-n1QGA28356Z3XlzAHtAk1wqoTCAOVo12onrlwe8-mMbpk25AQxVJL-mWeR9YGb/s1600-h/ruffles4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEger1kb7Us_sbSQiWU9lq1NUHVV1abEZtdEL7oBBcT91MRrV83GaZz6SYB8nJ1pFWzr_ehS5rWotz5TJ-n1QGA28356Z3XlzAHtAk1wqoTCAOVo12onrlwe8-mMbpk25AQxVJL-mWeR9YGb/s576/ruffles4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425913220885372978" border="0" /></a>At first she walked around the room looking at her feet -- I thought she was going to trip on the ruffles. But no, she didn't trip on the ruffles, she just ran into things because she wasn't watching where she was going!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijiqY7E-Pgoi7A-rcHMej0jAuTstBhyphenhyphenQfB4ZqT1X_Axej0eRBTrr5Z-tNaVHFZ1toEOXjh59kRngZMGPXxOYNOlFQqauuIO6LCwXuXM4S9sMUMOWXKBp3r63xmkaWoniifJIygD9tyFFNj/s1600-h/ruffles1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijiqY7E-Pgoi7A-rcHMej0jAuTstBhyphenhyphenQfB4ZqT1X_Axej0eRBTrr5Z-tNaVHFZ1toEOXjh59kRngZMGPXxOYNOlFQqauuIO6LCwXuXM4S9sMUMOWXKBp3r63xmkaWoniifJIygD9tyFFNj/s576/ruffles1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425913213190777058" border="0" /></a>Funny thing is, I had to make these twice because the first set wouldn't make it past her thighs! Poor girl, to have this problem so early in life. Good thing she doesn't have a clue yet. It's not her fault that she is so delightfully chubby -- it is entirely her mother's fault for not measuring before she sewed them.Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08611828270713534085noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791228268428679587.post-31282009529321423602010-01-06T13:18:00.000-08:002010-01-06T13:35:00.527-08:00Boy Bags<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbD0YSSojzAw3SqJg9DFA_1eORUjbaqNim3j1fgP6kqYRrk8wPD7LPWmSQdI8YVb_Nah6W-JJLAvk3c_kkqqdpmc-Hk7J4j3bGiWkfP3pazckJJdhl5jxsM1V01h3BfVK0DuIGrWY8DqOe/s1600-h/boy+bags4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbD0YSSojzAw3SqJg9DFA_1eORUjbaqNim3j1fgP6kqYRrk8wPD7LPWmSQdI8YVb_Nah6W-JJLAvk3c_kkqqdpmc-Hk7J4j3bGiWkfP3pazckJJdhl5jxsM1V01h3BfVK0DuIGrWY8DqOe/s576/boy+bags4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423739674359429634" border="0" /></a>I have been sewing. Really, I have. I should be putting away all the holiday decorations, but I am sewing instead. I made these bags for the boys over the holidays. They picked out their own fabrics and buttons. Aren't there some really nice vintage looking quilting fabrics for boys right now? I really like both of the fabrics they picked.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG3zcAJr3IElfI6_Lg4qYnO9fuUGlyXHERvY9SffaWHNjx2qtmSVLQeyPbx0MhbDagAlj053fMcYDWjI9x2zFO4UC-lhMuok7Do1KOhEg8v_IMGbUPy1uX_yU2BLIR1yiKjXyWbmO4B0No/s1600-h/boy+bags3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG3zcAJr3IElfI6_Lg4qYnO9fuUGlyXHERvY9SffaWHNjx2qtmSVLQeyPbx0MhbDagAlj053fMcYDWjI9x2zFO4UC-lhMuok7Do1KOhEg8v_IMGbUPy1uX_yU2BLIR1yiKjXyWbmO4B0No/s576/boy+bags3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423739664340217938" border="0" /></a>Here are two of my boys modeling their bags.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Boy bags are not to be worn over your shoulder, don't ya know?<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjopQ90RA-ZA2YpbmpMLvnvv9_pdowsPdPLvYVl5HcK-slxwQ4eHDEIVOf-LkFfqOGV4GIO6zcZ4cjy7BgFgNPIJP0W7q_l3IiJ5Pgl0dgtYqtyCMl8dpbuDglbZIvl9FSCap8j2dI3a4X2/s1600-h/boy+bags2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjopQ90RA-ZA2YpbmpMLvnvv9_pdowsPdPLvYVl5HcK-slxwQ4eHDEIVOf-LkFfqOGV4GIO6zcZ4cjy7BgFgNPIJP0W7q_l3IiJ5Pgl0dgtYqtyCMl8dpbuDglbZIvl9FSCap8j2dI3a4X2/s576/boy+bags2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423739661158885442" border="0" /></a>The bags are pretty simple. The first one I sewed the strap on the outside of the bag and the second I incorporated the strap into the top seam. I made a loop from coordinating fabric to secure the button instead of a button hole. *A tip: make sure the strap is not twisted before you sew TWO seams securing the strap. Don't ask me how I know this, I just do*<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDlGDtgJPaZNmiHbLlw2PntIhxYoYHCNhx1_JCc9RPagPY0Mwij7OvnhNuEZbKap8elefePIsP7iXfBxQs7amjA5VqzKXk_DVWnl29rOqvtr3s3UL0WmWTV2lua7nU4c0l3ORIGitME6S7/s1600-h/boy+bags1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDlGDtgJPaZNmiHbLlw2PntIhxYoYHCNhx1_JCc9RPagPY0Mwij7OvnhNuEZbKap8elefePIsP7iXfBxQs7amjA5VqzKXk_DVWnl29rOqvtr3s3UL0WmWTV2lua7nU4c0l3ORIGitME6S7/s576/boy+bags1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423739651086576098" border="0" /></a>The bags are lined and interfaced with fusible felt. One has a pocket inside -- ready to be filled with rocks, toads, and toy cars. Go figure.Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08611828270713534085noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791228268428679587.post-42419311299659887842009-12-15T16:05:00.000-08:002009-12-15T16:19:59.225-08:00Christmas Decor<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-BNarkuyz7SgSQBS0L2LuTLjvPdGqTn7r_sur63ho0QV1ambb_LNJofKKgvy7asJD_szbnG1yOdDAeY4wKUpLWf7hEUThTMsEGsTE_2Hkb38cW14ZuDjuQVBCUXai6eGVLsKjlmhn1u8o/s1600-h/christmas9.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-BNarkuyz7SgSQBS0L2LuTLjvPdGqTn7r_sur63ho0QV1ambb_LNJofKKgvy7asJD_szbnG1yOdDAeY4wKUpLWf7hEUThTMsEGsTE_2Hkb38cW14ZuDjuQVBCUXai6eGVLsKjlmhn1u8o/s576/christmas9.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415618880047912034" border="0" /></a>Here's a little sample of my Christmas decor. I have been busy decorating instead of sewing. I should be sewing.....I have many things to sew. But instead I find myself baking, decorating, and spending time with the kids. Tis the season for family......sewing can wait a few days or weeks.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy2_Mk-o-RzXSt_xSQNm9_JPsclzeYcoSYdXj1I3-s001TzgkwYfp9rDlUh8GTn8dpP9dj5BGbNWyNL7QUDiz_kW1yTfjF39_0B6m17ZsdErCB0AY5PwgFSrhuxqqUE6pqVRn2vzGE_K4_/s1600-h/christmas1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy2_Mk-o-RzXSt_xSQNm9_JPsclzeYcoSYdXj1I3-s001TzgkwYfp9rDlUh8GTn8dpP9dj5BGbNWyNL7QUDiz_kW1yTfjF39_0B6m17ZsdErCB0AY5PwgFSrhuxqqUE6pqVRn2vzGE_K4_/s576/christmas1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415619352066612866" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNoPjDdRnIOrWfmZ7Nr4eAtqfLN692oWVBJgljtJIcFuAD-i8oFPsTOoFfExgp8jQaXDUO4IYV2eh-fOfh4y9Eysl4NYOwBlGN7yENXa6XC1xyYzDoqMst6mjyf0bi-RCxbx2FArmXJZwB/s1600-h/christmas2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuXRMy_OXfHJeTwSeadJtcY_wEbYzz8zFqHACHX7-5gOTJcEAovSg5I9icjAK7RnQMP-CfqB2uf76XRwcEd186kxqSzSHYD5HxMjPyq1H9o-BnfRQ8nYn2UyTbmX82ypbU-1h9XoyMWoxw/s576/christmas4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415619329010891442" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXP9eIYTeS88n4g__xkHCE79HSVLv5GbGxk-20PcC3UrHe04rvJ7dhuo1DLMav_6Od3DRk4sobJtcKRsRFv1D3Al6NHo7gB26L1fLrwnWQTYUQV0WXStZgDWqFYaPYvcylTurJKkO5woJ_/s1600-h/christmas6.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXP9eIYTeS88n4g__xkHCE79HSVLv5GbGxk-20PcC3UrHe04rvJ7dhuo1DLMav_6Od3DRk4sobJtcKRsRFv1D3Al6NHo7gB26L1fLrwnWQTYUQV0WXStZgDWqFYaPYvcylTurJKkO5woJ_/s576/christmas6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415618906062576114" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgercUIyLjd_cBGH6Fe3cMotiBmu_O7I2z3dKBEHlKazL_LuDC5XB4FPyFtVhJz2XhiSfUrEMRWhX_WIoxYJVAYF3trEVpmvdhyGf4huSozGPJMM37aHVTpTOlgjVhGux8lw8Jt-vDqHtxX/s1600-h/christmas7.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgercUIyLjd_cBGH6Fe3cMotiBmu_O7I2z3dKBEHlKazL_LuDC5XB4FPyFtVhJz2XhiSfUrEMRWhX_WIoxYJVAYF3trEVpmvdhyGf4huSozGPJMM37aHVTpTOlgjVhGux8lw8Jt-vDqHtxX/s576/christmas7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415618894603396402" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA-oCHToimKX5VVhJhfQQJ8IhTsupZjTM2E7wil0kwPFFbPFbGQIjA8VNRxVZrmB4HJuTR2tZwf8_wPQ-NnpKMipxOaMIUfREYTv1NauE0MMOz6fSRT6eetzNgWvn41yhFD651ltDewgtA/s1600-h/christmas5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA-oCHToimKX5VVhJhfQQJ8IhTsupZjTM2E7wil0kwPFFbPFbGQIjA8VNRxVZrmB4HJuTR2tZwf8_wPQ-NnpKMipxOaMIUfREYTv1NauE0MMOz6fSRT6eetzNgWvn41yhFD651ltDewgtA/s576/christmas5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415618914745593202" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1V5WN_X1D1K4gLNg0VHvYtRijxoSrfxb60MipbNE8rJ-BI-ukm5vfreMusj6ROzCR29b-Ne2Bd1yE1YiqyLWLmaN-hrxxeaxJiQHzZZalIjbH7l_x4_6ZEA7iUCSdPy9w_V7PSzyAgX9v/s1600-h/christmas8.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1V5WN_X1D1K4gLNg0VHvYtRijxoSrfxb60MipbNE8rJ-BI-ukm5vfreMusj6ROzCR29b-Ne2Bd1yE1YiqyLWLmaN-hrxxeaxJiQHzZZalIjbH7l_x4_6ZEA7iUCSdPy9w_V7PSzyAgX9v/s576/christmas8.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415618887663374514" border="0" /></a>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08611828270713534085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791228268428679587.post-37228210461717167932009-11-23T07:46:00.000-08:002009-11-23T08:25:32.462-08:00November Booth<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq7QlAWTvix6jiVfhsO8m3cGQOjlF9PfY5-J1AmTOsmsj19lnJzfSwLaE3dRFzlMtCY-vgzUmvDmr5eAUZtzqu21-Xg5nsPLw_DzsTh20J4rYYGmbfWKMC_tAzkN7Pqxx2ILwbtbmmjr4S/s1600/novbooth5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq7QlAWTvix6jiVfhsO8m3cGQOjlF9PfY5-J1AmTOsmsj19lnJzfSwLaE3dRFzlMtCY-vgzUmvDmr5eAUZtzqu21-Xg5nsPLw_DzsTh20J4rYYGmbfWKMC_tAzkN7Pqxx2ILwbtbmmjr4S/s576/novbooth5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407326596264207730" border="0" /></a>Booth details.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicxzApVKthxx0dzRfsKpOa0lvQR4dOJYGyLknJogz0__piXMZLjcmN8NRHUvh4nJHFre0AuHxbRgLdt8ycO5N2ZFL36kJS2CsEk0mesYsetNpDCrvqtSZrOk2aOy8tb5wUX-TQgSEaTtsO/s1600/novbooth2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicxzApVKthxx0dzRfsKpOa0lvQR4dOJYGyLknJogz0__piXMZLjcmN8NRHUvh4nJHFre0AuHxbRgLdt8ycO5N2ZFL36kJS2CsEk0mesYsetNpDCrvqtSZrOk2aOy8tb5wUX-TQgSEaTtsO/s576/novbooth2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407326620092773346" border="0" /></a>Here is my *late* November booth.<br />Don't forget that this Friday EVERYTHING will be 50% off from 6-9 AM only.<br />Go crazy!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi38vLPsoL01bkQq-qGf5dSRtK2KzhiFTqQlQ-Oj1KuA4HRuaf6GM46q0gt3Qot6jP5JSWobI3eVqxm89CJYgFedbCYixU7-zz39knZWHSy8nflsMDU9c87TB0yemF_gYUT4PZLuOT-MYEU/s1600/novbooth4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi38vLPsoL01bkQq-qGf5dSRtK2KzhiFTqQlQ-Oj1KuA4HRuaf6GM46q0gt3Qot6jP5JSWobI3eVqxm89CJYgFedbCYixU7-zz39knZWHSy8nflsMDU9c87TB0yemF_gYUT4PZLuOT-MYEU/s576/novbooth4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407326601753126034" border="0" /></a><br />This apron is so pretty and flirty.<br />It is completely reversible with a complimentary Amy Butler fabric on the flip side.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvQjCBWaDH8ue5GhMFdtTBNnPXnWKPS3GhWBBay6Abc7Lsnx5F-cXzRXhHgr9v4o_z-q4I3wEBEJl8b-luS8KFsIDf7f9cMhYeI5ZmL5Kg_up0u_uHgLcORbhXA6IdXbl5obrgRLBglL8n/s1600/novbooth.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvQjCBWaDH8ue5GhMFdtTBNnPXnWKPS3GhWBBay6Abc7Lsnx5F-cXzRXhHgr9v4o_z-q4I3wEBEJl8b-luS8KFsIDf7f9cMhYeI5ZmL5Kg_up0u_uHgLcORbhXA6IdXbl5obrgRLBglL8n/s576/novbooth.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407326629552279970" border="0" /></a>More coffee cup bling.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH8qoz-3Z2hsMQ8Tr0XRdUAc46CP_PyRTbCs6H_PM-IIq9r1kSgxMUwIu23p2Y62ItafGtwZYXe86FdqRMwmU3BAi78qByrkqM-7FTfdz4zyoiWyD0IQS5H1UfE10T7p2NpXaQgo26MisJ/s1600/novbooth3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH8qoz-3Z2hsMQ8Tr0XRdUAc46CP_PyRTbCs6H_PM-IIq9r1kSgxMUwIu23p2Y62ItafGtwZYXe86FdqRMwmU3BAi78qByrkqM-7FTfdz4zyoiWyD0IQS5H1UfE10T7p2NpXaQgo26MisJ/s576/novbooth3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407326609978821394" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcrEKYgYHzSa-kV8XKeTQX6AlEtggUIRDx7509wmKKlcjyClUM-4AvCueMCGe9ouy20oW6p733eWmAeyW3w8KVz9GWHe2UH8vauld9do3TDTaEP3QCPCZNCi84TzIhPNdR_sgiBr4RTlz-/s1600/novbooth7.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcrEKYgYHzSa-kV8XKeTQX6AlEtggUIRDx7509wmKKlcjyClUM-4AvCueMCGe9ouy20oW6p733eWmAeyW3w8KVz9GWHe2UH8vauld9do3TDTaEP3QCPCZNCi84TzIhPNdR_sgiBr4RTlz-/s576/novbooth7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407335045934577970" border="0" /></a>A couple of new bags.<br />I have been playing around with adding zippers.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMRD-9wHPG1WeEkrzgJy_At1M1uoLCENekEfjsialSo-oWMlvtGNlqhCDx5aThxCDOh4qPQEJZl_x927nuSGB5usadVtbYJ4pTUEeMH6gRSzmbHcA6CeiAyVdgPVoe8G498GSwH-vHRNAB/s1600/novbooth6.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMRD-9wHPG1WeEkrzgJy_At1M1uoLCENekEfjsialSo-oWMlvtGNlqhCDx5aThxCDOh4qPQEJZl_x927nuSGB5usadVtbYJ4pTUEeMH6gRSzmbHcA6CeiAyVdgPVoe8G498GSwH-vHRNAB/s576/novbooth6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407335037221267458" border="0" /></a>A western themed sling bag.<br /></div>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08611828270713534085noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791228268428679587.post-225843781380144632009-11-19T08:31:00.000-08:002009-11-19T10:58:58.254-08:00Coffee Cup Bling<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbJK3h1Yp8NlkAG1JJHP2vRtiQBrq7Ydjvk0L-K_BL_1LzkbM7c9bELTCQxLF8WJgIab-y251KH295KteqGSHvZDQs-UHNZUeH74RXg5cxb40Kwb2l1ypitq_OtAsG1SdzS6Q1xCfisWeg/s1600/wares2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbJK3h1Yp8NlkAG1JJHP2vRtiQBrq7Ydjvk0L-K_BL_1LzkbM7c9bELTCQxLF8WJgIab-y251KH295KteqGSHvZDQs-UHNZUeH74RXg5cxb40Kwb2l1ypitq_OtAsG1SdzS6Q1xCfisWeg/s576/wares2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405853575779176434" border="0" /></a>I have been making these adorable coffee cup cozees with scraps left over from sewing aprons and bags. The great thing is that they are washable and reusable -- and best of all -- they give your latte or coffee a little bling!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrjC3-1tkd5-zG_oWTS2qGMxIMAil7S5Y-1PAkiVAEWzN__lSQxrcpQBn-Tj5aOFvEsrmrwxL-6byzDtzpKckB5set3oCkJrzaYS10HkzjMvLHtEryOjf0JhbKNwbmSMl9tTxl-iEMU9hs/s1600/wares1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrjC3-1tkd5-zG_oWTS2qGMxIMAil7S5Y-1PAkiVAEWzN__lSQxrcpQBn-Tj5aOFvEsrmrwxL-6byzDtzpKckB5set3oCkJrzaYS10HkzjMvLHtEryOjf0JhbKNwbmSMl9tTxl-iEMU9hs/s576/wares1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405853563716493170" border="0" /></a>They are really simple to make. I had to break down and buy a latte from Starbucks (awww shucks) so I could get myself a template cardboard sleeve. I use contrasting fabric on the inner side and inner-facing to give some insulation. I also used pony tail holders or elastic and vintage buttons or fabric-covered buttons to form an expandable closure. I have made some in seasonal and non-seasonal prints. Simple and pretty.<br /><br />I will post updated pictures this weekend of my booth so you can see some of the other things I have made.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">****Please note***** </span><br />Next Friday (Black Friday) there will be a 50% off sale at<br />Grady's Corner from 6-9 AM.<br />My booth WILL be part of this sale.<br />So---if you see something you want -- set your alarm clock and head on over<br />for INCREDIBLE savings!<br /></div>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08611828270713534085noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791228268428679587.post-76594179161822923782009-11-02T09:20:00.000-08:002009-11-12T15:25:59.401-08:00A New Venture<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM1vISpyvyOlwo2avZT3v4Xhl-V0H8e4szlzpfu9kxBKKoqHk9iT1LMYJbjv170hOe4_2shn_PuUjCaT0gP_1pdsDfUWIw1OpjPyS67EsqLYAPMPyefUUgbFuZRhCpFX9dFozQCZp-gzQn/s1600-h/sewing1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM1vISpyvyOlwo2avZT3v4Xhl-V0H8e4szlzpfu9kxBKKoqHk9iT1LMYJbjv170hOe4_2shn_PuUjCaT0gP_1pdsDfUWIw1OpjPyS67EsqLYAPMPyefUUgbFuZRhCpFX9dFozQCZp-gzQn/s576/sewing1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399558184108083442" border="0" /></a>A new home decorating store is opening in a neighboring town in a few weeks, and luckily for me, the owner asked me to make a few things to consign to her store. I'll have to wait and see how well consignment works. I hope to be able to go to her store before it opens and take a few pictures to show you -- I can write more about the particulars later. In the mean time I wanted to give a sneak peek.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrGFKAdC9Fmaikk46qJUtcuv1iOeIIUbD3MT7A3bANnGNd1Mtt1fwzYGQh53yR7enaTiE_a2XZ3MP8IORScYmwuuS12awJoSCefwYgUyC0d3H4NjDLmpPZ01CP75_n2-_PIV4oFfq326_e/s1600-h/sewing2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrGFKAdC9Fmaikk46qJUtcuv1iOeIIUbD3MT7A3bANnGNd1Mtt1fwzYGQh53yR7enaTiE_a2XZ3MP8IORScYmwuuS12awJoSCefwYgUyC0d3H4NjDLmpPZ01CP75_n2-_PIV4oFfq326_e/s576/sewing2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399558172559110306" border="0" /></a>The store owner, Diane, LOVES french country.<br />So she asked specifically for things of that nature --<br />animal prints, black and white, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">toiles</span>, red and gold.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPwHQ2JG2XJ9YhkDdPtliRu1QMLdNUc11gEsGdaYlPGOVbW-ceCyaccfe1foSy6Ei9gGLJpkq0hKNrEHWWDtgAfLuFt5N_fW4TKHkjSou9-wMwT03YaMVmkxEzPKuC0Ut7DtdH_6XtOh1T/s1600-h/sewing3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPwHQ2JG2XJ9YhkDdPtliRu1QMLdNUc11gEsGdaYlPGOVbW-ceCyaccfe1foSy6Ei9gGLJpkq0hKNrEHWWDtgAfLuFt5N_fW4TKHkjSou9-wMwT03YaMVmkxEzPKuC0Ut7DtdH_6XtOh1T/s576/sewing3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399558146487572258" border="0" /></a>My table runners are all completely reversible and complementary<br />(AND made of high end fabrics and trims)<br />-- like getting two runners in one.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkADlUBc6x1Q-F1W04KTGotWiW-3bxtR02I-zoiZRe9fmn1lJLNuH5LBZWL1XG-kvAMoTp7kbJ29jocZ6YQ67AKCmt5DlU_pPc8PXE-GxK4fuHXR1lo57AOzvwoRHiDlAv9NOINYMtVNvB/s1600-h/sewing4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkADlUBc6x1Q-F1W04KTGotWiW-3bxtR02I-zoiZRe9fmn1lJLNuH5LBZWL1XG-kvAMoTp7kbJ29jocZ6YQ67AKCmt5DlU_pPc8PXE-GxK4fuHXR1lo57AOzvwoRHiDlAv9NOINYMtVNvB/s576/sewing4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399558133089404578" border="0" /></a>This is my favorite table runner by far.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I think I should keep it.<br />It matches my home completely.<br />What do you think?<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08611828270713534085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791228268428679587.post-68152570578557990072009-10-22T10:44:00.000-07:002009-10-22T10:44:41.219-07:00Outdoors Fall Decorating<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaORjN0YZ97DHaHvgg_0VJZ3ek4_TTCqP_sPNK-5uJAx-9v_M9bgVwUCXCYWHBQf2pWuuaHQCq4Zt1p3iL39AB1w3bsM5F9GrekuHJMf3n13_aoBZVSww2_MOkjYxe8gVJc0qn5QaPCuup/s1600-h/Falldecor1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaORjN0YZ97DHaHvgg_0VJZ3ek4_TTCqP_sPNK-5uJAx-9v_M9bgVwUCXCYWHBQf2pWuuaHQCq4Zt1p3iL39AB1w3bsM5F9GrekuHJMf3n13_aoBZVSww2_MOkjYxe8gVJc0qn5QaPCuup/s576/Falldecor1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395265547241008738" border="0" /></a>Finally posting some pictures of my outdoor fall decorations. I made this pumpkin and squash topiary from simple things we had on hand, and best of all -- it is super easy to make! If you don't grow your own pumpkins and squash, I'm sure you can find some similar vegetables at the store to use. Last year, I just used pumpkins stacked one on top of each other. To glue the vegetables together I used super strong <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span><a style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&productId=100676329&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=100676329&cm_mmc=shopping-_-googlebase-_-D24X-_-100676329">{construction adhesive}</a>. Contractors use this stuff on everything from flooring to drywall and everything in between. We just happen to have some laying around (gee...I wonder why?) This stuff GLUES.....glues EVERYTHING.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfHcluYyl_75iEZMRmhkC3Kto11gR9dd88yaenG6XatvkxFe0NhoFnaZenMcQO46Q_guoXMFoa_vK0XT8VA51qFqAfqbBGWOq-Vj2MtwFO26sJqFtAZW83bsFPw2nt91yBs77ZTA6OoaN-/s1600-h/falldecor4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfHcluYyl_75iEZMRmhkC3Kto11gR9dd88yaenG6XatvkxFe0NhoFnaZenMcQO46Q_guoXMFoa_vK0XT8VA51qFqAfqbBGWOq-Vj2MtwFO26sJqFtAZW83bsFPw2nt91yBs77ZTA6OoaN-/s400/falldecor4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395265532191564866" border="0" /></a>Then I wrapped and twisted slender birch twigs around the topiary to cover the glue showing in between the layers. Viola! See, I told you it was easy.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOWb3YOgSK-FPHl__h5j-7_gd6TyrBsJ0V0PFlJUVoUUgtXaLuZnBMJj0Y6aKmVUNDS2B7hQL7nUN5532EDteGgSt7waTFoyzBPogdyYc-DJuRFo76GR6m4ucB7AnhOh9niHNkXmw3RlM_/s1600-h/falldecor2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 286px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOWb3YOgSK-FPHl__h5j-7_gd6TyrBsJ0V0PFlJUVoUUgtXaLuZnBMJj0Y6aKmVUNDS2B7hQL7nUN5532EDteGgSt7waTFoyzBPogdyYc-DJuRFo76GR6m4ucB7AnhOh9niHNkXmw3RlM_/s400/falldecor2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395265545266799090" border="0" /></a>The kids were anxious to make a scarecrow this year. I must say, he does look pretty scary......and lumpy bumpy. We stuffed him with leaves -- a supply we have no shortage of around here.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpOdh_G5i3wWpWjNTzt-YBNC0nB_gMO8eQD913a6vl26hoO6nVUQ7gx5JGCHc4VfEeGj_yDHgRdEw0qCneEIPhNr1HNdK-QKt29RLvlat_H3T1fGQna2EJnzwYOq1x1NCOlfv2MMiJ4-QT/s1600-h/falldecor5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpOdh_G5i3wWpWjNTzt-YBNC0nB_gMO8eQD913a6vl26hoO6nVUQ7gx5JGCHc4VfEeGj_yDHgRdEw0qCneEIPhNr1HNdK-QKt29RLvlat_H3T1fGQna2EJnzwYOq1x1NCOlfv2MMiJ4-QT/s576/falldecor5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395442356264808546" border="0" /></a>He loses his head almost daily (didn't want to use the handy construction adhesive on the bouncy ball head -- it would never come off!!!) And the other night during a very windy spell, he lost his head and torso! He has also lost his hands because of <a style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://almotaroses.blogspot.com/2009/05/meet-maggie.html">{this dog}</a> who just happens to have a leather glove fetish. Poor scarecrow.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH2FKdgESglaE2mSEy4ltxMC4fT-IuZ_c-iKi328hUVmVXmdeo74xmbV6jp4Sd5NEJ-doLKskg4RAx52GdZ7lY7q0ggws9JzAiscEkY9GfWaJNtkpq11_iL_B53Sc0jaz141c3U2AvHwgv/s1600-h/Falldecor3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 286px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH2FKdgESglaE2mSEy4ltxMC4fT-IuZ_c-iKi328hUVmVXmdeo74xmbV6jp4Sd5NEJ-doLKskg4RAx52GdZ7lY7q0ggws9JzAiscEkY9GfWaJNtkpq11_iL_B53Sc0jaz141c3U2AvHwgv/s400/Falldecor3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395265540570268178" border="0" /></a>Corn Maiden of the Palouse -- she greets you partway down our driveway.<br /></div>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08611828270713534085noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791228268428679587.post-79273542634548683022009-10-14T08:30:00.000-07:002009-10-14T09:25:22.037-07:00Finding Time to Create<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvfEkHKiDr3mKUFERJwPHPD_7lKEdz39xlq-CICkRERXZjpdA4iswMPpRNvE0P9rqIOBDe_GKpuViUXOV5Vp7TB0uiUjP9ZfomZlsNP-Gm8wDd8_oX3fh-a8G0tBwCB0I3jrxFa8N1kuXb/s1600-h/inspire3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvfEkHKiDr3mKUFERJwPHPD_7lKEdz39xlq-CICkRERXZjpdA4iswMPpRNvE0P9rqIOBDe_GKpuViUXOV5Vp7TB0uiUjP9ZfomZlsNP-Gm8wDd8_oX3fh-a8G0tBwCB0I3jrxFa8N1kuXb/s576/inspire3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392490612615111378" border="0" /></a><br />I have been struggling -- no, actually failing -- to find time to be creative. I keep thinking that once soccer is over, once the living room renovation is done, once the garden produce is safely stored away, once my kitchen is COMPLETELY painted --then I can stop long enough to<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">sit .....<br /><br />think ....<br /><br />dream ....<br /><br />create.....<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Rmhja1iU-SLf2Xow9p8xLrk_gsTFhugo_UFtny99KS5PffPL8Q-wbZCcuSr_7XacAX5Y8sM6AFozm58x1q6ESBwi8h0DdOT3Jgy7kPn5q86uASF6WIekv_qpWd_QOtOGRi3AhVP-HdCo/s1600-h/inspire2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Rmhja1iU-SLf2Xow9p8xLrk_gsTFhugo_UFtny99KS5PffPL8Q-wbZCcuSr_7XacAX5Y8sM6AFozm58x1q6ESBwi8h0DdOT3Jgy7kPn5q86uASF6WIekv_qpWd_QOtOGRi3AhVP-HdCo/s400/inspire2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392490623784352002" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"> Jeanne from <a style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.bushelandapeck.typepad.com/">{A Bushel and A Peck}</a> (one of the blogs that inspire me), wrote a beautifully thought out post about dreaming and creating. I asked her if I could link back to her post so you could read it too. So head on over to her blog and read <a style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://bushelandapeck.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/10/where-are-your-dreams.html">{this}. </a> I was inspired, I hope you will be too.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu2pZ7orOOWJ0so9vW4vWI16zmVnvPbZXLqnqtXq4nWUghvtcwlDmlxKGKF9FuVXHlh9rqjuSQrf-jaUQUpcejLVQ4LofC7EGojJaDRB_wClhfUjOW8raAj3LM3QxMV06zwqjarLIwGtPy/s1600-h/inspire1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu2pZ7orOOWJ0so9vW4vWI16zmVnvPbZXLqnqtXq4nWUghvtcwlDmlxKGKF9FuVXHlh9rqjuSQrf-jaUQUpcejLVQ4LofC7EGojJaDRB_wClhfUjOW8raAj3LM3QxMV06zwqjarLIwGtPy/s576/inspire1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392490630904269362" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">(These are some of the photos I took last weekend that inspire me)<br /></div><br /><span class="trackbacks-link"><a href="http://www.typepad.com/services/trackback/6a00e550aee38388340120a5da0a42970b">trackback</a><br /></span></div></div>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08611828270713534085noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791228268428679587.post-41237350917549706982009-10-06T09:58:00.000-07:002009-10-06T10:06:06.119-07:00October Booth<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDrG_4vE1lBqGJslTCHhV-PkO4xKd6WYm6CjYl-N3-zZF2HflTYszHf4XhrWrhzi7BAeSFzgwqyav1GMg0lApOY0FARs3JXbMILglpzuNd_CC4h648X793a7Q69wOK_qzYqzX_C9Ft4WgM/s1600-h/booth1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDrG_4vE1lBqGJslTCHhV-PkO4xKd6WYm6CjYl-N3-zZF2HflTYszHf4XhrWrhzi7BAeSFzgwqyav1GMg0lApOY0FARs3JXbMILglpzuNd_CC4h648X793a7Q69wOK_qzYqzX_C9Ft4WgM/s576/booth1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388959087519472690" border="0" /></a>Here are some quick photos of my booth this month. I had to rush things to get the booth ready for last weekend -- Hullabaloo -- a fall celebration in our town. For about 1 1/2 years, I just sold pillows and had a very small display. I decided to take a step of faith and expand my little "store" when the space became available.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmpXQ7EK1cuIK3nnazilFw8sqUSvqfYd6ZPQLJMKpvKr8vzG6KEQJVjgO_uvsixhXeGtbcNBjffc8Wzq5qHiiA5gdCXHPUdn0xI9l8hh17c87PV4Ji4Ib_MkNUioBRAtKi7NvDQb_wCQfx/s1600-h/booth2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmpXQ7EK1cuIK3nnazilFw8sqUSvqfYd6ZPQLJMKpvKr8vzG6KEQJVjgO_uvsixhXeGtbcNBjffc8Wzq5qHiiA5gdCXHPUdn0xI9l8hh17c87PV4Ji4Ib_MkNUioBRAtKi7NvDQb_wCQfx/s576/booth2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388959075289690402" border="0" /></a>I plan on making many more bags<br />-- honing my skills and making some large and small.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTMBgfRgg5k6LRbIfo4w-CDR00zRw9B9hNDTdXeHgpJLAliSRI3q7Lc-1tN-iw6uJDtMaIO7TEnKNEBsIgxsbDG5Yze1pRn18EWbduVWhgVTVPySDWJ-mdYccr4cvIpP2pGJZmD0Nn0gPV/s1600-h/booth3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTMBgfRgg5k6LRbIfo4w-CDR00zRw9B9hNDTdXeHgpJLAliSRI3q7Lc-1tN-iw6uJDtMaIO7TEnKNEBsIgxsbDG5Yze1pRn18EWbduVWhgVTVPySDWJ-mdYccr4cvIpP2pGJZmD0Nn0gPV/s576/booth3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388959065764230546" border="0" /></a>This antique display hutch is the center of my booth.<br />I hope to eventually fill it with many handmade things.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOvIHQiTVjnhfQCSwjCBUuPow3WeAFvBrOwW4QPB_7y5NvUZrvQCuJC3SOKoKiqJ03_4aGxwNtP4gqk08mVCo2muXwEYGLGP-OWPvxiLFXf89_Se-gXIOqwwz6r1yeQwlrtyQ0roLGIm1-/s1600-h/booth4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 286px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOvIHQiTVjnhfQCSwjCBUuPow3WeAFvBrOwW4QPB_7y5NvUZrvQCuJC3SOKoKiqJ03_4aGxwNtP4gqk08mVCo2muXwEYGLGP-OWPvxiLFXf89_Se-gXIOqwwz6r1yeQwlrtyQ0roLGIm1-/s400/booth4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388959057047782242" border="0" /></a>More to come......more aprons and bags, reusable fabric coffee cup sleeves, nursing covers (aka hooter hiders), fabric remnants, little girl ruffle pants (baby and toddler size), and *maybe* note cards made from some of my photos.<br />Stay tuned!<br /><br />I will post updated shots of my booth periodically.<br /></div>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08611828270713534085noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791228268428679587.post-53695411669835969402009-10-02T21:48:00.000-07:002009-10-02T22:05:45.607-07:00Meet Betty -- My First Apron<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKaRMC5iPkKLrXuhV0n4dC3fCHbfRkcgin4b4DfWbF-GzFPsN6sga0cucYu4gEgn7nHMfmnwre_JTs0pqnvGiDEyddVr6NEszo9Tm6xg7xH0F-6ChHyldQSCGRmfFed-GE9ZJvaxyvG_Pe/s1600-h/Betty1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKaRMC5iPkKLrXuhV0n4dC3fCHbfRkcgin4b4DfWbF-GzFPsN6sga0cucYu4gEgn7nHMfmnwre_JTs0pqnvGiDEyddVr6NEszo9Tm6xg7xH0F-6ChHyldQSCGRmfFed-GE9ZJvaxyvG_Pe/s576/Betty1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388231331350050770" border="0" /></a>This is my first apron. I named the design "Betty" after my only living Grandma. (My next one I will name in honor of my Grandmother that has passed on). This apron was not as hard to make as it looks, and I love the vintage-looking print. The only thing I would change at this point is to somehow add pockets.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilxjcrzFagF2GBMSlsfDlkH1l6I64zT-RRkrv3UnE70entnyNDL1qHRATHeieGKnTkIAwZSe48P4gc3NLgknSDBSkYuBDK3mZ5LiH4NSYaeDJHPxrKowU7TtdEdRW8OkABaOjOBPAShEGI/s1600-h/Betty2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilxjcrzFagF2GBMSlsfDlkH1l6I64zT-RRkrv3UnE70entnyNDL1qHRATHeieGKnTkIAwZSe48P4gc3NLgknSDBSkYuBDK3mZ5LiH4NSYaeDJHPxrKowU7TtdEdRW8OkABaOjOBPAShEGI/s400/Betty2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388231326480935554" border="0" /></a>Betty is being modeled by a vintage dress-form that I scored at an antique/junk shop that is closing. The model has seen better days, but who hasn't, right? Actually, she probably looks better than me right now -- four babies in 8 years will do that to you.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0je2Q9cHIVNB1nNOCLlhJdFJ1rLo3C8Jt9VCLRB3Xte0QS2Rf04Nd0Gg6uG73A4JbtO5p0NKt7qXOOz6Q4RlD3rDW8ByhL3O5d0byPVsDnqHZXQbMTLiuh0fPdaHhY7DZLrD4hgU2G1UD/s1600-h/Betty3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 286px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0je2Q9cHIVNB1nNOCLlhJdFJ1rLo3C8Jt9VCLRB3Xte0QS2Rf04Nd0Gg6uG73A4JbtO5p0NKt7qXOOz6Q4RlD3rDW8ByhL3O5d0byPVsDnqHZXQbMTLiuh0fPdaHhY7DZLrD4hgU2G1UD/s400/Betty3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388231316402668754" border="0" /></a>Ruffles<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC5w9uXarBDoIWaF1f5LLEH2M2VaZs3sZUBydB3jttm_1_pkoF3jyJTEKQjliYicD8seRvwRQAhqpl26oNZW5EtHrVFoCeVOr3GyKWBa1mPvYKDJQtSxaMI88e8ytSeKzclc9kuhUCSqYI/s1600-h/Betty4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC5w9uXarBDoIWaF1f5LLEH2M2VaZs3sZUBydB3jttm_1_pkoF3jyJTEKQjliYicD8seRvwRQAhqpl26oNZW5EtHrVFoCeVOr3GyKWBa1mPvYKDJQtSxaMI88e8ytSeKzclc9kuhUCSqYI/s576/Betty4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388231308141392978" border="0" /></a>Mercy me! This is to show you how the apron straps cross in the back instead of tying at the neck. The straps could tie in back or the front, as I have tied them. This strap configuration is quite comfortable. Betty is currently on display at my Farmhouse Accessories booth in Grady's Corner. I will post pictures of my booth later (hopefully tomorrow).<br /></div><br /></div>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08611828270713534085noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791228268428679587.post-15635415910717044612009-09-27T19:31:00.000-07:002009-09-27T20:21:14.494-07:00Tiny Teacup Confections<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc67pXqJKOcjZV0D-YmfjpnMpkU1z6vd5xbyhrPo_cfgxCx5i29qFcibAzYddNZ7-mO6ZmfDi5OqHTKnbhl1BNGHn2mhcohiLM3ggxt1tTXfqljnr831iyZN0wOP8Oj6HvmWu2c3OIpBys/s1600-h/tea+cups1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc67pXqJKOcjZV0D-YmfjpnMpkU1z6vd5xbyhrPo_cfgxCx5i29qFcibAzYddNZ7-mO6ZmfDi5OqHTKnbhl1BNGHn2mhcohiLM3ggxt1tTXfqljnr831iyZN0wOP8Oj6HvmWu2c3OIpBys/s400/tea+cups1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386343969083578146" border="0" /></a>So pretty<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju17ItjuvLmWsF2KhWLI8EjmVxLiy1AiL4g2CpM6moDa_JSSeuU0pR4hXClPq21tPK44G3Qd9ledYRjcbdclS18YD8TnHirfj4EE7GvzBZEOYb91KDmH1JJcomfcT_XzSq-Y512WIAGHih/s1600-h/tea+cups3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 286px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju17ItjuvLmWsF2KhWLI8EjmVxLiy1AiL4g2CpM6moDa_JSSeuU0pR4hXClPq21tPK44G3Qd9ledYRjcbdclS18YD8TnHirfj4EE7GvzBZEOYb91KDmH1JJcomfcT_XzSq-Y512WIAGHih/s400/tea+cups3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386343955256587698" border="0" /></a>Like a tiny cupcake<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg42h3-uDmcK20wEtczbW4CZpXu_LP-GUTUzADAvYnfgmn3Ck5mVzgs-l9TxRLsjeL8ppcAgs1kGBai_qlKvLzGCh-xZ-LDJ7NGs6YaQpwp-RLURbYYStB03j1FIXaW7RhLxAL1rPIuby_Z/s1600-h/tea+cups2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg42h3-uDmcK20wEtczbW4CZpXu_LP-GUTUzADAvYnfgmn3Ck5mVzgs-l9TxRLsjeL8ppcAgs1kGBai_qlKvLzGCh-xZ-LDJ7NGs6YaQpwp-RLURbYYStB03j1FIXaW7RhLxAL1rPIuby_Z/s400/tea+cups2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386343964948005362" border="0" /></a>Repurposed teacups and saucers<br /></div>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08611828270713534085noreply@blogger.com0