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CROCHETED BEANIE AND SUMMER MESH HATS

2011-04-05T14:26:00.000-07:00

I decided to start Crocheting for a while so i been making hats with matching earrings. I have been doing some Summer Mesh Hats and Beanies with flowers and without flowers they also can be worn during the summer (light weight thread) I am selling them they are $20.00 a set ( Hat and earrings) or just $15.00 just hat with flowers or $10.00 just beanie without flowers. They comes in different colors

New Blog

2010-01-19T05:17:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone I am starting a new so come visit me i will try to hav new things everyday Thank you for visiting me. this is the link

http://sewnonmymind.blogspot.com/

Used Dryer Sheets

2010-01-17T11:57:00.001-08:00

Used Dryer Sheets I use used dryer sheets to back quilt labels. I put the quilt label, right side down on top of a used dryer sheet. Then I sew around the quilt label. I cut a small opening in the middle of the dryer sheet and turn the label right side out. This keeps the edges in and makes a neat label, ready to sew onto the quilt. I also use the used dryer sheets as stabilizer for some machine embroidery projects. (Peggy Baker) *********************************************************** Keep an empty pop-up tissue on the clothes dryer to collect dryer as they come out of the dryer. Use them for dusting - when used especially for TV screens they do a great job in cutting down static electricity that attracts dust. (Angie) *********************************************************** I use my dryer sheets to put on the back of all my appliqué work. Just sew to the appliqué piece, cut a slot in the back, and turn the piece. I find it doesn't gum up my sewing machine needle when sewing and isn't stiff like the iron on backings. (Nona , W.V.) *********************************************************** I use my used dryer sheets as backing for paper piecing instead of paper. No need to take it out later and it gives a nice smell to the finsihed item. (Ruthie) *********************************************************** I sew 2 together and use them on my Swiffer to dust my wood floors. Works great for dust bunnies :) (Jody Jones) *********************************************************** You can use them to clean the bottom of your iron. (dorothymcnutt) *********************************************************

Alfreda's Quilt

2010-01-06T08:43:00.000-08:00

A family friend want me to make her a quilt i was not quilting for anyone but i think i will do it this is a picture of the quilt it is a variation of a Log Cabin her colors are Gold, Burgundy and Hunter Green. well she changed so i design this new pattern the red and gold one(B). so this is the one i am going to make now I think i will call it "Amazing"

Quilt for My Bedroom

2010-01-06T08:39:00.000-08:00

This is the quilt i am making for my bedroom the colors is Brown, tan and Brick red hoping sometime this year i will have it finish.

Enjoy Sewing

2010-01-02T08:30:00.000-08:00

very important for all of us quilters to remember and take this very seriously to heart. "Prepare yourself mentally for sewing. Think about what you are going to do. Never approach sewing with a sigh or lackadaisically. Good results are difficult when indifference predominates. Never try to sew with a sink full of dirty dishes or beds unmade. When there are urgent housekeeping chores, do them first so your mind is free to enjoy your sewing. When you sew, make yourself as attractive as possible. Put on a clean dress. Keep a little bag full of French chalk near your sewing machine to dust your fingers at intervals. Have your hair in order, powder and lipstick put on. If you are constantly fearful that a visitor will drop in or your husband will come home and you will not look neatly put together, you will not enjoy sewing as you should."

2010-01-02T08:19:00.000-08:00

I made some Garbage Bag dispensers to go on Etsy i have not used the site so this is the first time, one of my friends use them all the time. I don't know how to price them but i will think of something before i put them on there i have a few more go do by putting on the casing. the picture don't do them justice they are really pretty.

Quilt for My Daughter, Miriam

2010-01-01T08:43:00.000-08:00

I finally finished the Drunkard Path for my daughter now it is time to finish making the Garbage Bag Dispensers

Happy New Year !!!

2010-01-01T08:39:00.000-08:00

I Thank the Lord for another Year through my trials and tribulations he kept me another year. i am going Beyound and above for 2010 and try to do better things than 2009, i am not looking backwards but looking forward. So to each and everyone near and far HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!

My Grandson

2009-10-03T21:40:00.000-07:00

I throught this is so cute

Garbage Bag Dispensers

2009-10-03T21:29:00.000-07:00

I am making most of my Christmas this year and these are some of them i have a few more to go then it is off to make the Men project. I enjoyed making these very much

Blue and Yellow Swap

2009-08-29T07:17:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone, I have not been here for a while I have been sick off and on now i am doing ok. I am working on some blocks called Spinning Star for a swap that need to be mailed out by Aug. 31. I have to only Label it with my Name and name of the Block.

July Doll Quilt Swap

2009-08-02T05:33:00.000-07:00

This is a Swap i was in for July a Doll Quilt Swap if going on for the year, I am not joining the August swap i have to many irons in the fire, Plus I have no Dolls..LOL I just wanted to do it. I will be giving the quilts to my Twin nieces, Joniah and Amiah.

2009-08-02T05:13:00.000-07:00

I am working on a Drunkard Path for my Daughter, I am going to make it a little bigger than a lap throw.

2009-08-01T09:06:00.000-07:00

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Hand Embroidery For My Kitchen

2009-07-29T07:37:00.000-07:00

I did some Hand embroidery for my kitchen , I am changing a wall hanging i have.

I have to get some Picture frames to put the embroidery in.

God Has Kept Me Here For A Reason

2009-07-16T02:57:00.001-07:00

God Has Kept Me Here For A Reason

Repeat after me: God has kept me here for a reason. I survived because

He has a plan for me. All my bad relationships, the addictions, the

consequences, the bad credit, the repossessions, the death of my

loved ones, the back stabbing from my friends, the negative thoughts, or

the lack of support; I made it because I am blessed!

I release and let go of all past hurts, misunderstandings and grudges

because I am abundantly blessed! I recognize them as the illusions

they are, and sent from the enemy to kill my spirit, steal my joy, and

destroy my faith;

For God is all there is. All else is a lie! Now give

yourself a hug, wipe your tears away and walk in victory!!!!!!!! I love

you, but more importantly God loves you BEST! Be blessed and know

that you are at one with THE SPIRIT OF THE LIVING GOD! And may the

Lord keep watch between you and me when we are away from each other.

Genesis 31:49. Amen!

Now since you are a true child of God, you know that with every

blessing, a blessing is required! So bless others with this message.

You never know when God is going to bless you!!

2009-07-11T11:24:00.000-07:00

You never know when God is going to bless you!! Good things happen when you least expect them to !!!!!!!! Dear Lord, I thank You for this day, I thank You for my being able to see and to hear this morning. I'm blessed because You are a forgiving God and an understanding God. You have done so much for me and You keep on blessing me. Forgive me this day for everything I have done, said or thought that was not pleasing to you. I ask now for Your forgiveness. Please keep me safe from all danger and harm. Help me to start this day with a new attitude and plenty of gratitude. Let me make the best of each and every day to clear my mind so that I can hear from You. Please broaden my mind that I can accept all things. Let me not whine and whimper over things I have no control over. And give me the best response when I'm pushed beyond my limits. I know that when I can't pray, You listen to my heart. Continue to use me to do Your will. Continue to bless me that I may be a blessing to others. Keep me strong that I may help the weak... Keep me uplifted that I may have words of encouragement for others. I pray for those that are lost and can't find their way. I pray for those that are misjudged and misunderstood. I pray for those who don't know You intimately. I pray for those that will delete this without sharing it with others I pray for those that don't believe. But I thank You that I believe that God changes people and God changes things. I pray for all my sisters and brothers. For each and every family member in their households. I pray for peace, love, and joy in their homes; that they are out of debt and all their needs are met. I pray that every eye that reads this knows there is no problem, circumstance, or situation greater than God. Every battle is in Your hands for You to fight. I pray that these words be received into the hearts of every eye that sees it in Jesus' name. Amen! If you prayed this prayer, change the number in the subject box before forwarding the message so people can see how many other people have done so. God Bless ! ! ! ! !

Years of Quilting

2009-07-09T07:00:00.000-07:00

This is some of the quilts i have done in the few years i have been quilting,

2009-07-03T04:47:00.001-07:00

Grocery Bag Dispenser

2009-07-02T08:09:00.000-07:00

This is the Grocery Bage Dispenser i was making I think i will make some for Christmas present Every one i am think about needs one

just have to see what color

My quilting/Sewing To Do List

2009-06-30T06:25:00.000-07:00

Well it been a while since I sewed/Quilt lI am going to work on some projects like making a red and White grocery Bag Dispenser The Instructions are (1 sweet charm packtwo 19" x 3 1/2" strips white bella solids20" x 20" piece white bella solids20" x 20" piece warm & natural batting30" of 1/2" wide elastic ribbon &/or rick rack). Then i will work on some Blocks for a swap I have 2 of those and a Doll quilt I will post those when i get started on them. I am working on a embroidery for a Twin Bed it is a Big Peacock in the center and a corner flower border it will be in all Redwork.

I am a adviv coffee Drinker and i was in a swap where someone sent me a pound of coffee i finally opened it and made some well, The coffee do not have a taste to it Now mind you i was thinking about stopping of slowing down this will make you stop. It is hard to try tea in the morning seems like i have to have that cup in the morning. I will try decaf which i don't like, i rather try that than completely stop. I will let you know how i did drinking decaf.

2009-06-24T07:13:00.001-07:00

What been happening

2009-06-24T06:55:00.000-07:00

All is well on the home front, Drinking my Java as always. Planing another yard sale This Saturday i missed the other one last week, my daughter, mother and Neighbor had it. They did ok. It is time to get back to my sewing been working on some quilts I did some embroidery in the hospital which help pass time away. So until next time, Take the good with the bad and the bitter with the sweet and keep moving on. Doing some Swaps on Swap-bot, it is fun I will post some things soon

Doll Quilt

2009-06-17T05:32:00.000-07:00

this is a Doll Quilt for a swap i am in, This is called a Yo-Yo quilt it make me want to get in under it and rest.

I think i will make a cover for a foot stool for my mother i will post before pictures and after

My Family Redwork Portriats

2009-05-26T05:34:00.000-07:00

I am working on my family Portriats in Redwork it is my Greatneice, daughter, neice, etc...

What will today bring

2009-05-25T05:55:00.000-07:00

I wonder what will today bring i been up since 3;30 am with pains in my legs and can't breath, i fixed me some Java and did some sewing working on some black and white block for a swap. My mother and a close friend suppose to come over today so i have to get ready in which i do not feel like ot since i am not feeling well the time is unknown. Thank you for viewing my blog don't forget to look at the old post. i am working on some family Portriat Redwork for a quilt i am making i am not in a hurry just taking my time, I have a problem of when i start a project i like to hurry and finish it to see how it looks this time i am taking my time so now i have several WIPs. I am starting on my daughter Miriam quilt for her new den the colors are light sage, light marve and cream.it is very pretty. Today is Memorial Day so no one is cooking out just taking it easy today.

Redwork Quilt

2009-05-14T04:47:00.000-07:00

I am working on a Redwork quilt of my family, each picture is alternated with the heart. I have about 12 more pictures of different people of my family and about 10 more hearts to do.

2009-05-10T07:23:00.000-07:00

My Birthday was May 8 and my family gave me a surprise party, We had a wonderful time as you see i was surprise. They told me we was going to Johnathan's Steak House to eat but i was surprise we made a Detour. My cake had my picture on it and it was delicious.

2009-05-06T08:16:00.000-07:00

This Sue Bonnet Lap Quilt is the first quilt i made, It is appliqued on, I enjoyed making it after i seen how easy it was since i already knew how to sew and i did some craft i went on making other different kind of quilts all together i have made 20 quilts some is quilted and some are just tops. I have 5 UFO i need to finish up.

2009-05-06T08:10:00.001-07:00

2009-05-06T08:08:00.001-07:00

Happy Sister's Day

2009-05-05T05:21:00.000-07:00

Life is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat you right. Love the ones who don't just because you can. Believe everything happens for a reason. If you get a second chance, grab it with both hands. If it changes your life, let it. Kiss slowly. Forgive quickly. God never said life would be easy. He just promised it would be worth it. Today is sister's day, Happy Sister's Day!

Family and Friends

2009-05-03T13:07:00.000-07:00

Pin Cushions

2009-05-03T05:20:00.000-07:00

Yesterday i went to the Thrift Stores and i found these cups and bowls. This morning i could not sleep so i was up at 3:00 am and i fixed my self a cup of Java (coffee) and made my pin cushions. Inside the jar is novelty buttons, I think the Pin Cushions are so cute. Well, i guess i need to join a Pin Cushion Swap somewhere. i have more cushions to make today it look like rain again, it suppose to rain all this week so i better get busy sewing and crafting. I need to call my sewing buddy and see if we can get together sometime and sew/quilt. Holly (sewing Buddy) taught me how to quilt about a little over 2 years ago, she also have 2 blogs called http://www.fabricmom.blogspot.com/ and http://www.fabricmom.com/ , Holly makes some beautiful quilts, stop by and read her blogs. Well, i better get busy working on my Cushions and making my Double Wedding Ring Blocks. Have a Cup of Java

Glummy Day

2009-05-02T07:33:00.000-07:00

Today is a glummy day lots of raining, but a good time to work on a quilt block or start anotherine, so that mean another UFO. Thrift store shopping will be good , since Yard Sales out of the questions. Today is my Grandson Marquis Birthday he is 3. My creative mind have so much on it, I really don't know where to start. My Birthday is May 8th and I think my daughter from Memphis well be coming and since Mother's Day is that Sunday. Surprise Surprise.

I been wanting to make some Pin cushion for myself I found a site with 46 Free Pincushion Patterns called Tipnut.com look like a nice site, i also found a Tutorial: Pincushion, thread catcher, and sewing organizer site on Sew Mama Sew. I am off SEWING!!!

Bookmark Swap

2009-05-01T03:21:00.001-07:00

I am in a swap on Swap-bot called Bookmark Swap

This one as you can see have Butterflies on it with stippling design on it i embellished it with a Butterfly on the end. It was fun to make This is the Patch work one i used

a 1 inch squares template and cut in half making half triangle..

Beginning of a Beautiful Quilt

2009-04-29T05:58:00.001-07:00

This is the beginning of a wedding ring quilt I been wanting to make for some time even before I started to quilt I like this design,so at least I started it. I go to the gym today and when I return I will really work on it.

Ten Commandments of Quilting:

2009-04-28T09:15:00.001-07:00

1. Thou shalt not do buttons. 2. Thou shalt sew 1/4" seams. 3. Thou shalt leave no bolt unturned. 4. Thou shalt not rip-only un-sew! 5. Thou shalt not envy their neighbors stitches. 6. Thou shalt not ever pass a quilt shop. 7. Never quilt tomorrow what you can quilt today. 8. Thou shalt cool and clean but once a week. 9. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbors stash. 10. Thou shalt not reveal funds spent on quilting supplies

What I am working on

2009-04-28T07:39:00.000-07:00

Today I woke up at 5:00 am and fixed some coffee, got on the computer then started working on some quilt block called the Wedding Ring, I liked this quilt for a long time even before i knew how to quilt. So, now i have 5-6 WIP. By the end of the year i will try to have them finished into tops. and next year work on quilting them. I been thinking about redoing my kitchen into some other decor , now i have it into Red Apples as you see, I throught about doing it into Cafe Latte (Java), since i love coffee. will keep you posted on what i will do.

"Motivations to Live Well!"

2009-04-27T23:45:00.000-07:00

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Grandson Marquis

2009-04-26T09:02:00.000-07:00

stricking a pose "Whuz up, man"

Wandering Star

2009-04-26T08:48:00.000-07:00

This is a Black and White Quilt Block i am doing for a block exchange with Quiltingboard, i have to make 12 blocks.

Hot Pads

2009-04-26T08:02:00.000-07:00

Making Hot Pads Christmas Presents , I know it is early but since i am making presents this year I am on time

2009-04-25T10:58:00.000-07:00

Family gathering

2009-04-25T10:54:00.000-07:00

This is my children, Grandson, and Mother

2009-04-25T10:49:00.000-07:00

With all my Children grown and me home alone i decieded to get a dog His name is Boi (boy) he is 10 months old he is a Chorkie