...Everything I've Got

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14611715544006421882011-11-27T15:33:32.731-08:00...Everything I've GotI have a soundbyte of Elvis saying "Honey, you can have everything I've got" Melts me every time. Here's my little bit of 'everything I've got'EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.comBlogger1441100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-74227891430734602312010-12-27T16:44:00.000-08:002010-12-27T16:46:00.955-08:00December Delights..

Here's to hoping you had a wonderful and blessed Christmas. We sure did! Here are my three opening gifts at Grannie and Grandpa's. The weather held out. While we are snowed in right now, the crazy blizzard held off until the festivities were over. It was a very Handmade Holiday this year! Gifts for teachers, including handmade soaps, were all handmade and well received. Some of the sewing I've

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-66703417710463974212010-12-01T04:17:00.000-08:002010-12-01T04:17:49.690-08:00Thankful November Summary

Well, if you made it this far-- Congratulations! The main point I wanted to show is that every. day. we all have many things we can choose to be thankful for. Sure, one can choose to complain and be sour and bitter about what's going on in one's life or one can choose to look at the bright side and find a silver lining, no matter where you are at. Face it, life is HARD. A lot harder than I ever

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-24733103758191145912010-11-28T06:16:00.000-08:002010-11-28T06:16:29.242-08:00Thankful..

I am thankful for wonderful sewing friends. Yesterday, I had over a couple of my sewing mama friends and, with an empty house, had a lovely time! Great food (thanks to A. for brining Venda Ravioli! ~swoon~) great company and comraderie! Even if the dress I worked all day on was too small---- ~faint~ And then, to be more thankful, my mother in law, daughter and I went to the Nutcracker ballet at

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-8440867083073316522010-11-26T06:06:00.000-08:002010-11-26T06:10:06.144-08:00Thankful..

We had a wonderful, easy Thanksgiving. Even if my bird was done early. Why does that always happen?? I didn't think my oven ran hot.. who knows.. it was good! I made spiced whipped cream this year. Oh my--- tremendous! Here's my 'recipe'- Spiced Whipped Cream 1 pint of heavy whipping cream 1 tbsp sugar 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp cinnamon Follow your typical instructions for whipping cream (chilled

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-89095904161951057732010-11-24T07:41:00.000-08:002010-11-24T07:41:22.723-08:00Thankful..

I'm thankful that Thanksgiving is almost here. My favorite holiday. Why? Because it's about being gracious and thankful for all the blessings in our lives. It's time for DELICIOUS food. Time for warmth and family.. And.. the best part... no gift giving stress!!

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-25332711763349257312010-11-22T12:15:00.000-08:002010-11-22T12:15:10.047-08:00Thankful..

Some days, the only thing you are thankful for is sunshiny weather and clear, crisp air. Today, I'm thankful for peace and quiet.

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-16961872020109098692010-11-20T19:46:00.000-08:002010-11-20T19:46:11.715-08:00Thankful..

Thankful for wonderful in laws who took Stan and I out to a delicious dinner in Boston and to a jazz concert!

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-70865105962520332962010-11-19T04:31:00.001-08:002010-11-19T04:31:13.573-08:00Thankful..

I simply adore the smell of a newly opened container of coffee..

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-28414337594555726902010-11-18T17:32:00.001-08:002010-11-18T17:32:35.447-08:00Thankful for..

melatonin and bedtime. Just sayin'..

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-66265103242340170712010-11-17T18:22:00.000-08:002010-11-18T04:45:31.716-08:00Thankful..

I'm thankful that I have sewing. To keep me sane. To save us money. To create beautiful things. To see my daugther wearing all my creations. To have an outlet.. Today, I'm thankful to be able to volunteer in my daughter's class a little.

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-55012219411218104182010-11-15T17:51:00.001-08:002010-11-15T17:51:54.609-08:00Thankful today..

.. Today I'm thankful for God's grace. God's grace is enough for today.

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-67955854987231880172010-11-14T05:39:00.000-08:002010-11-14T05:39:02.284-08:00Thankful Sunday..

I'm so very thankful for beautiful sunny fall weather days.

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-81126991972098809652010-11-13T07:24:00.000-08:002010-11-13T07:24:35.581-08:00Thankful..

Double post today -- Yesterday, I was thankful for friends. Spent some time working with Judi and chilling with Jennifer. Very thankful I have them both. Today, while I have a headache I can't seem to shake, I'm thankful that I don't have anything to do this morning and am laying in bed with my favorite girl, both of us in pjs, just watching tv and surfing the web.

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-50030292375812325502010-11-11T15:22:00.001-08:002010-11-11T15:22:37.540-08:00Thankful..

Today I'm thankful for a house filled with my children.

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-53272192950014656972010-11-10T05:58:00.000-08:002010-11-10T05:58:50.975-08:00"Thankful" continues..

I wanted to take some time to experience the day to think of something to be thankful for yesterday and then forgot to come back and post :-) so today is another 'two for one'. Yesterday I was thankful for a peaceful house. Today I'm thankful to be able to go and volunteer at my daughter's school to help administer flouride for swishing. I remember how very much I loved seeing my mom at my

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-81209752352598243792010-11-08T06:27:00.000-08:002010-11-08T06:27:40.587-08:00Thankful..

Today I'm thankful for dear friends- one in specific - who shares my Craft A.D.D. We had her and her entire family (5 kids, one husband) over to help fix our sink and stay for dinner. In the meantime, our pipe got broken, The Oldest showed his "Fix it" prowess in getting tile off in one piece, and we made two batches of soap. A great day overall.

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-40090237401376685062010-11-07T05:28:00.000-08:002010-11-07T05:28:00.384-08:00Thankful..

Yesterday, I was thankful for a computer graphic video that shows me clearly and exactly how to thread my Pfaff 4852, that I'm also thankful for but working up to actually liking. Today, whew.. I'm thankful that even though my 15 y/o is sitting at the kitchen table, breaking the rules with no shirt on, is at my table and I know where he is and that he's safe.

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-18979744363696914712010-11-05T13:31:00.000-07:002010-11-05T13:31:59.042-07:00Thankful..

.. today I'm thankful for my chiropractor. And for the money to pay her. And for the woman that bought three weighted blankets so I could pay my chiropractor :-)

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-58267143668265598452010-11-04T04:20:00.000-07:002010-11-04T04:20:31.345-07:00November Ramblings

I've been horribly neglectful of my blog. Keeping updated is one of the ways to keep alive, here on the 'net! I'd like to join in on something that I heard mentioned in webland.. For the month of November, post something you are thankful for. Every day. Could be on Twitter or Facebook or on your blog but post. I think of when I was younger and how I'd complain so much. Eek, embarassing to

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-91923558188596877642010-10-05T04:11:00.000-07:002010-10-05T04:11:52.624-07:00Best Smoothie Recipe Ever

We love smoothies around here. They truly are a staple of ours and one of the only way The Oldest gets any fruit! Today, The Oldest said his homework assignment was to get his Mom to make his favorite breakfast. "Mom, would you make smoothie?" Aw.... Firstly, how easy, secondly, gotta help a boy with his homework! and thirdly, we have it half the week at least anyway. If you want a tried and

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-5219670509898419832010-09-17T18:26:00.000-07:002010-09-17T18:26:45.645-07:00DMK Unisex Warm Hooded Jacket

I had the thrill and honor to test a pattern for a dear woman, Karen, who designs Dear My Kids clothing patterns. I'd made another one of her creations -- Stylish Double Breasted Jacket-- and struggled with it a little. Karen helped me and was so kind. (most of my issues were due to the fit of the sleeve and my slap happy cutting which wasn't a good combo. ) Here is that one: The Warm Hooded

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-69635434391544293482010-09-01T06:06:00.000-07:002010-09-01T06:10:11.984-07:00Back to School

It's a long story but I'll try to make it shorter. I never thought I would homeschool my children. I had the two boys and they went to preschool, kindergarten and all that. I was The Oldest's biggest advocate for services and try to find some answers for so many things that just didn't 'feel right'. Then, 4th grade hit (sink or swim year, I claim), he got more and more miserable. The

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-61921031219638902332010-08-29T12:05:00.000-07:002010-08-29T12:05:08.529-07:00DMK Stylish Double Breasted Coat

Hi Everyone, Long time, no post! Well, been busy but let me update you on the latest good news! I have always loved all things double breasted. It's probably the guido Cranston (RI) girl in me! I saw this pattern and just couldn't say no. It was a bear for me to accomplish (bit of slap happy user error on my part) but I did finish it! Lil Lady loves it and I was able to enter it into a contest

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-44908602760786816832010-07-12T18:32:00.000-07:002010-07-12T18:32:39.134-07:00I'll be lazy-- oh so lazy!

Go and see a great day had by All the Kid Crackers! Plimoth Plantation was a fun field trip :) http://queenoffebruary.blogspot.com/2010/07/plimoth-plantation.html#comment-form

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-69782546819840660142010-06-20T18:29:00.000-07:002010-06-20T18:29:48.690-07:00Families.

Families. Gotta love 'em. Well, this was a big weekend at our home. Saturday was the Kids' Family Party where we combine all three kids into one big party. Usually a fun time. We had a great cookout, beautiful weather, squirt guns, you know-- good kid stuff. Then there's Father's Day. Well, there's a juggling act. It's my father's birthday and then it's Father's Day. But not just for him.

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-91707152319720420562010-06-02T05:17:00.000-07:002010-06-02T05:19:55.984-07:00Great Long Weekends

Wow-- What an amazing long weekend. It was a mini-reunion (of sorts), a glorious wedding, a feast to be had, time away with the hubby, and an excursion of fabric shopping! Honestly, does it get better than that?Here are a couple of pictures to document the weekend-- First, fabric shopping in Fabric Row in Philadelphia (South 4th St)This pic here is for my good friend. LOL The fabric stores

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-68759514025083275112010-05-11T05:17:00.000-07:002010-05-11T05:17:39.283-07:00Mother's Day

It's kind of a funny holiday if you think about it. If you are a child, you are "on" to treat your mother really well this day and behave yourself. If you are an adult and a mother, you have to try to balance between celebrating your *own* mother's day and your Mother's mother's day. When my mother was alive, it was this battle of wills for me. Guilt if I wanted to celebrate being a mother and

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-42250262309735540122010-05-07T14:03:00.000-07:002010-05-07T14:03:09.929-07:00"You are what you eat."

It's an interesting quote and, I'm finding more and more, very true. I have a Kinesthesiologist that I've recommended to many and have had my children go to for different issues (that's another post all together!) and she's a remarkable woman. Through strength testing, she can find what ails you. It's a site to be seen, honestly, and very difficult to describe. Through watching my children and

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-9408425206460853192010-04-27T17:12:00.000-07:002010-05-03T13:07:30.345-07:00Prepping for Craft Fairs--

I do enjoy to participate in Craft Fairs. Many times, they are for fundraising. Someone's crusade to save a loved one or to help find a cure. This Saturday, May 1, I'm participating in a fundraiser for Hemophilia. The Ducasse family has endured quite a bit. Especially their son, Daniel. Consider coming to St Louis' Church 15 Lake Ave in Webster, MA But, in participating in Craft Fairs, so does

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-65571599823566694742010-04-14T09:35:00.000-07:002010-04-15T05:28:34.072-07:00*~*FREE*~*

That got your attention, didn't it? I am paired with Best Finds From Etsy in a promotional giveaway. Have a baby? Pregnant friend? Baby shower to attend? Looking for the perfect gift for your friend's busy baby? Post over at Best Finds From Etsy and be entered to win one of these beauties! Wood too keep your sweet one from sucking on plastic, ribbons to keep your baby interested, different

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-17856582772408653932010-04-05T07:03:00.000-07:002010-04-05T07:03:34.616-07:00Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Ever since we moved into this house, we've had an Annual Easter Egg hunt the Saturday before Easter. Every child is responsible for supplying their 12 eggs, their parents are to bring food to share and we're off! (Just mentioning that because I'm busting on my friend) Eleven kids-- including my three and my one nephew-- off and running! We video taped it so I don't have pictures but I do have

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-44398575537239437342010-03-28T08:38:00.000-07:002010-03-28T08:38:33.967-07:00Sanity....

On Friday, I woke, as usual, and got my oldest off to school. He was *super* late, lolly gaggy and dragging his feet at every turn. I had my coffee and surfed the net a little then woke the two younger chitlins. And it began, again. The nonsense, bickering and mind numbing behavior that I'd just attempted to recover from the day before. I called my trusty friend and asked "how am I going to

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-63422178642526058872010-03-25T13:23:00.000-07:002010-03-25T14:47:57.288-07:00Peter Rabbit Inspiration

Every Easter, my mother-in-law would buy an Easter bunny and a book. For many years, it was The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter. When I came across this fabric, it spoke to me. It does speak to me! I'm telling the truth. But not in the way you are thinking ;-) It was begging to become a bib and baby gown set--complete with bunny appliques. I was thrilled to be able to get this done in

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-19225126576916153292010-03-14T18:57:00.000-07:002010-03-14T18:57:04.962-07:00There are days...

.. when counting your blessings is more than just a little difficult. Sheesh, some moments today had me taking deep breaths to the point of almost hyperventiliating!! LOL Ever have one of *those* days? But, even with the cold, dreary rain for the second day in a row and with breaking two needles and throwing off my machine's rhythm, with children bickering over *nothing* (pretty convinced that

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-26080414598210190522010-03-12T09:40:00.000-08:002010-03-12T09:40:00.151-08:00Chocolate Chip Cookies --with Chick Peas..??!??!?1

Oh yes. Believe it. And, here's for the amazing part, they were DIVINE! From Jerry Seinfield's wife, Jessica's, book Dececptively Delicious I found this recipe. I was *very* leary about the addition of chick peas. I mean, come on! However, believe me when I tell you that they were amazing and I couldn't taste the chick peas at all (not that I mind them but not my idea of yummy in a cookie). They

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-48075672281761499762010-03-07T08:16:00.000-08:002010-03-07T08:28:58.701-08:00Sewing Mamas on Etsy: What More Could A Baby Want?

Sewing Mamas on Etsy: What More Could A Baby Want? The SewingMamas Team on Etsy is having a special sale for all things baby! Click here to get a peek into all the things a baby needs -- pregnant mama clothes, bibs, burp cloths, swee'pea gowns (personal favorite to make/see!), sheets, and more!

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-67309108296656950862010-03-03T18:03:00.000-08:002010-03-03T18:03:05.726-08:00Homemade Applesauce

When I was growing up, if you had applesauce, you got it from a jar. And it was cold. And you liked it that way. Really! Fast forward a bunch of years and I am at my husband's aunt's house and we are having dinner. The applesauce came out in a bowl. And it was warm. And darker than I'd had before. Whaddya know?! It was homemade. Now, I'm not going to try to tell you that we never buy a jar of

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-62479856807733465192010-02-26T06:23:00.000-08:002010-02-26T06:23:50.334-08:00Great new book on learning the states!

I'm not one for blogging much about educational tools. Not my bag, Bay-bee. But I have an exception to that rule! I was walking out of the children's room in our local library and saw this on the new book shelf and grabbed it. We like to read at breakfast time so I took this book out yesterday to share with the kids and WOW! What an amazing find! I may just learn my US geography yet! It's a

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-45524215017453607832010-02-12T17:49:00.000-08:002010-02-12T17:51:37.540-08:00Happy Valentine's Day

What better way to show the love on Valentine's Day than by wearing it! Oh ya, you knew it was coming... Two shirts for two sisters we know who LOVE cats-- what better way to show it than to don Cat Fairy shirts! Each with their own flair to speak to their personalities. (You'd think my higher pixel camera would take better pics than this... but I digress) The first one is front and back Cat

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-61669026844439907482010-02-08T15:53:00.001-08:002010-02-08T15:54:23.978-08:00Mindful Parenting

Sometimes I struggle with this. Being present for my children is a challenge to me. Even as a homeschooling mom, to make sure that they know I love that they talk to me and that I *do* want to hear what they say is still a challenge. The phone rings, that sewing project beckons, an appointment is looming.. All ways to distract me away from the ones who are most precious to me. This blog

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-70937977891304456892010-01-27T16:22:00.000-08:002010-01-27T16:24:45.680-08:00Look what I won!

Unbelievable! I won in a little blog contest-- again! First, I won fabric. Second, I won a book. And, third, I won earrings by commenting on this blog Check out those earrings! Aren't they so pretty? I love that shade of purple. Used to have a tanzanite ring that was just like that color.. then ~sigh~ I lost it somehow on vacation in NH a long time ago. Anyway, check out Best Finds For Etsy (

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-2456765677687354892010-01-19T13:42:00.001-08:002010-01-19T13:42:06.020-08:00Take this quiz!!

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EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-32640248033347595192010-01-14T19:02:00.000-08:002010-01-14T19:04:00.283-08:00Punch Buggy Pink! Punch Buggy Yellow!

Did you ever play that "Punch Buggy" game? My family wasn't into it but I had a friend who was. How annoying! Out of no where "Punch Buggy" then whack on the arm. Where on Earth did that come from anyway? Well, even though I have bruises from that game, it didn't stop me from loving this soft interlock knit printed with sweet yellow and pink VW Bugs. What better way to dress your little lady

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-11856277787304618822009-12-31T07:48:00.000-08:002009-12-31T07:48:19.284-08:00Happy New Year!

Here's to hoping you had a very Merry Christmas and wishes for a wonderful New Year. Christmas was very nice for us. The kids had a great time seeing my family on Christmas Eve. Puppy Feet wanted a "Santa Sack" to bring to his cousin's house. What does a Sewing Mama do but whip one up for him in the midst of a stack of last minute Christmas sewing! Of course, Little Lady wanted one too. It was

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-88244740162251736722009-12-20T09:46:00.000-08:002009-12-20T09:47:48.032-08:00Winter Wonderland

We woke to this view out my front door. What a grand way to start the first day of Winter! We bunkered down, dh made his infamous pancakes (hey, he's saying "Bon Jour!" Julia style, we just watched Julie/Julia last night-- nut!) Dear Oldest did his usual And the two younger did what all kids love Waving! (ya, because I'm the wet blanket on the porch in my slippers LOL) Lil Lady goes

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-30744436836579361502009-12-15T16:22:00.000-08:002009-12-15T16:31:40.745-08:00Looking for a SALE?

Look no further--Tonya's Temptations is having a sale on some in stock items. Contact me if you'd like priority shopping. Here are some of the lovely things I have available:Quillows! Ultra cuddle fleece blankets with a pocket for your feet or to fold your blanket into! Now $20!Have a Buzz Lightyear fan? A super sized hooded towel! Now $22!Tree frog pajama or lounge set-- comfy and soft!Now $15

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-27903147209482762112009-12-10T06:04:00.000-08:002009-12-10T06:16:44.337-08:00Last Minute Shoppers!

My group on Etsy is having a promotion right now for all you last minute shoppers! If you need your item shipped priority, they can get it done for you! Click here to see a sample of what's available!I have all kinds of wonderful stocking stuffers-- $5 ribbon d ring belts, wooden ring teethers and more. But my latest creation is with this adorable fabric by Alexander Henry called "angel cakes"

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-49711440973092363482009-12-02T17:57:00.000-08:002009-12-02T18:01:54.859-08:00I won!

Yay! What fun-- I won a cookbook with my comment on MixingBowlKids' blog-- of course, the comment was in regards to feeding hungry boys! A subject that I am well-versed in!See the full post here and see what I commented on here.Check her out. Oh my, the recipes are exciting! They are straightforward and delicious!

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-1975055448693387682009-11-29T18:54:00.001-08:002009-11-29T19:05:22.075-08:00First Communion

Today my middle guy made his First Communion. Now that we are Lutheran, we are growing into the traditions and to be 10 and have your first communion in the fall is customary! Okeedokee!My son asked if I had any of this fabric left and said "Hey, that'd make a good shirt for church!"Isn't he the sweetest?Notice the silver crosses? It looked very nice.And, even though the pictures stink and we are

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-69902817531451953982009-11-27T11:51:00.000-08:002009-11-27T12:11:22.895-08:00Black Friday Shopping

I'd never indulged in the "Black Friday" mayhem until my husband shared with me the thrill. Now? He stays with the kids while I take off :-DDo you like to stay home? In your jammies and slippers with your big steamy cup o'joe? I've got the deal for you. Go shopping with the SewingMamas Team on Etsy and you can grab up all the specials we are offering!

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-12760947052621679862009-11-26T06:06:00.001-08:002009-11-26T06:21:27.448-08:00Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. It doesn't have the mayhem of the other holidays-- the loss of the meaning behind the holiday or the crazy influx of candy. Thanksgiving is just what is sounds like -- a time to get together with family to come together for a meal and give thanks for everything we have.I've been cooking Thanksgiving dinner for as long as I can remember. Not even sure if I

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-16809567960014097022009-11-13T18:25:00.000-08:002009-11-13T18:34:03.799-08:00Vintage Pattern Find!

It's amazing what you'll come across out of no where. Long story short, I have a wonderful batch of vintage patterns from the late 1960s. Most not even opened! What I don't have is the shape to be able to wear most of these styles. Your lucky day! I'm offering them up and you can find them here. Drop me a note if you need more info.

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-824383569928592232009-11-12T18:52:00.000-08:002009-11-12T19:03:19.986-08:00A Nice Morning

I've been getting up early for, oh I don't know, a few months or so. It's the only time my house is quiet. I'm a homeschooler so it's not quiet during the day ;-) and, at night, I'm in a house full of night owls-- playing with legos, cds with music and stories going, and "one more hug!" goes on until well past 9:30, and that's on a good night.So this morning, I woke at 7, came down scuffling in

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-45637678393951054432009-11-08T15:08:00.001-08:002009-11-08T15:17:20.071-08:00My Singer Treadle Sewing Machine

I have a close friend that has many things in common with me. She lives in my town, she homeschools her children and, well, she sews! This common interest started out innocent enough but has totally taken on a life of its own.That brings me to my Singer Treadle Sewing Machine. Circa 1924. A beauty to behold.Long story short, she owns many sewing machines. I sent her a link to a beautiful treadle

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-42910141611085284972009-10-08T10:51:00.000-07:002009-10-09T10:24:47.956-07:00Wolf Suit for Max!

maI love that book and I'm thrilled about the movie. Can't wait to see it actually.And in my shop, I've put an interpretion of the Wolf Suit that Max wears. I have no little ones to model it but it's going to look so cute on some lucky kiddo!Click here to see!

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-79168851804685563882009-10-07T12:44:00.000-07:002009-10-07T13:11:03.124-07:00Proud Mama Moment..

Last week was a Graduation at my son's Karate School. He's taking Tung Su Do (probably spelled that wrong) Here he is at the graduation, partnering with a Black Belt to show what he's got. You can see in second 13(the green belted one), my son and his practice partner laughing because my son won't 'tap out' LOL From second 47 on over a half a minute, my son won't tap out or flinch at the

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-11048400048061714832009-10-01T16:15:00.001-07:002009-10-01T16:36:15.458-07:00I love the Fall

I love fall. It's the best season of the year. There's no place like New England in the fall. Crisp air and apples--ripe for the picking. We got together with a bunch of homeschool families and went apple picking. Below are some of the kids after the apple picking and before the cider donuts--- YUM!Of course, my girl and her Godsister in matching shirts "Chillin' with my Gnomies"-made by me!Today

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-8259708451146242242009-09-20T10:44:00.000-07:002009-09-20T16:33:07.384-07:00Recent Fundraiser Fair

I was fortunate enough to participate in a fundraiser to support Colorectal Cancer through the Amercian Cancer Society.There was music, good food and great company!Here are some of the goodies I brought: Baby gown goodnessEmbellished bamboo velour backed bibs "Snugglers" to swaddle baby! Great messenger style bagsGenerously sized hooded towelsMore baby gown goodness with knot hats made from

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-7585514785517386572009-09-14T10:41:00.001-07:002009-09-14T10:49:55.273-07:00Vacationing on the Cape

We had the hottest week of the summer at the beach and in central air. Just our speed!Here are some of the highlights :(I don't remember the last time I laughed THAT hard. Seen here is me, my 14 y/o and my father in law)

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-22496183988502462292009-07-31T14:39:00.001-07:002009-07-31T14:45:58.780-07:00Truck!!

Gotta love little boys and their fascination for trucks. My nephew is no exception!He comes to visit "Aunt Ton-EE" often but today was an extra special treat. On his way out to the car to head back home, a truck came down the road and stopped right in front of the house. Inside was no other than Uncle Stan!! (ahem, hubby) I'll say no more--the pics say it all. The child was completely awestruck!

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-91307623659313228642009-07-03T17:14:00.000-07:002009-07-03T17:31:02.400-07:00Pattern Tester

I'm loving it! I am part of something kind of exciting-- I was able to test a pattern for an online sewing mama friend. I like the thought of being there from the 'ground up' with the development of this hat.Oh yeah, big deal but it was fun anyway!It's called Lucy's Cloche and it's in the infancy stage but can be seen and found here soon.Making this hat for Lil Lady was really very fun. She has

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-83223443443602515162009-06-27T09:21:00.000-07:002009-06-27T09:25:12.289-07:00Etsy Treasury!

A very exciting event has happened (ok, to me, anyway)!My shop made an Etsy Treasury. It's from the SewingMamas etsy team!Go visit---- :) http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=67428

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-77046333554423218822009-06-09T15:00:00.001-07:002009-06-09T15:05:02.708-07:00The Morning of a Newly Turned 10 Year Old

First, the volcano erupts! Then, the water fizzes out of the top! Then, a dinosaur is revealed and grows over 72 hours~ Not bad for some birthday morning fun for $1.69. Happy 10th Birthday to my 'baby who stayed'I love you,Mom

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-53358597200906534602009-06-05T17:39:00.000-07:002009-06-05T17:40:21.586-07:00I'd just like to say..

UNCLE!!Keep the prayers coming..That is all..

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-19592373312666247732009-05-24T13:07:00.001-07:002009-05-24T13:16:50.875-07:00SewingMamas Etsy Team Sale!

We've a great promotion going on now, starting today and lasting two weeks, called "School's Out For Summer!" Find all kinds of great handmade items to help you and your kidlins enjoy the summer!I've stocked my store with my *cute* "Mother Hen and her Chicks" aprons. You have to see how cute this fabric is--especially as aprons!

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-36120858603473022402009-05-13T20:15:00.000-07:002009-05-13T20:20:43.226-07:00More Sewing Mama Love!

It's late, I need to get into my wonderful bed but these pics right here are what days are made for:Think he likes how it came out?!Love that boy!!!

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-60451432598015388202009-05-02T17:28:00.000-07:002009-05-02T17:39:01.480-07:00Wonderful Part of Being a Sewing Mama

Take one beautiful, soft, delicate fabric:Add one cute girl. My fiery, sweet, sassy, thoughtful girl. Presto! A vision is created! Hmm. Looks like a nightgown. Make some alterations. All that equals big hugs and something wonderful to see on my girl.Ok, she didn't want to take a pic at that moment. (it's not all peaches n cream LOL)To make it even better, get the brainstorm to make a baby dress!

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-58277793701104509022009-04-15T19:54:00.000-07:002009-04-15T20:16:24.750-07:00Oodles of Sewing

I've been VERY busy sewing. Both for my family, gifts and friends and for filling my shops. Have a peek. Here's Lil Lady in a dreamy wallpaper woven, fully lined Anna apron style dress and Mama made 1/2 sleeve t and leggings--I happen to REALLY love this number. Anna style apron dress, fully reversible. Pretty proud of this one --A few reversible sweet pinafores--this on in Michael Miller Mod

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-48284239788072896432009-04-01T19:16:00.001-07:002009-04-01T19:39:49.229-07:00A Day In The Life of A Homeschooling Family

I've not done one of these in a long time .. ever?..Here's a blurb of our day:Up, showered, breakfasted and out by 10 am to go on an adventure to Spider Gates. It's an amazing place. Our family had been there before-- to geocache-- but love the walk and the stories behind the mystery. In short, it's a wonderful little VERY OLD graveyard dedicated to Quaker families. Legends abound but, regardless

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-78749505553601281002009-03-20T06:04:00.000-07:002009-03-20T06:13:32.206-07:00Spring Has Sprung

Today is the official 'first' day of spring. Wooohoo!! Ok, it *would* be nice if it weren't in the 30s outside ~brr~This marks the kick off for a SewingMamas Etsy Team that I've joined up with. We have a blog complete with a whole bunch of talented Mamas just trying to share their creativity. Please, think about shopping with us if you are looking for a wonderful Spring/Easter/Birthday/etc

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-57015329348536573142009-03-11T04:34:00.000-07:002009-03-11T04:59:08.164-07:00"Vintage" Patterns?

There's this whole 'society', of sorts, that delights in 'vintage' patterns. There's even a website devoted to donating your old/unused patterns to so that someone else may wonder in them. I used to go there and have SO much fun requesting patterns, having them arrive, and getting to sit with my fellow sewing mama and share what we got. However, now, they are VERY big and it can be tough to get

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-10826623876410321562009-03-08T15:33:00.000-07:002009-03-08T15:58:47.194-07:00Sergers from Heaven?

We just returned from my nephew's 2nd birthday party to find this on my deckDo sergers just come from heaven? I've sure prayed for one.. I'm thinking God doesn't drop sergers out of the sky. I've not found the angel who left this on my deck but THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!! I really needed one to further my business. Wow.. I'm totally astounded. I have my suspicions of who it is and you guys are nuts.

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-40203442172048267402009-02-26T07:19:00.000-08:002009-02-26T07:36:08.634-08:00Currently..

Mostly, I try to keep any talk of work off my blog. Just in case my employers wander by, I'd prefer to keep work talk 'off limits'.But, right now, I can't keep my mouth shut.I'll be vague but I still am going to vent.I've had the same childcare position for two years. I watch the youngest child and then help out with the older siblings as needed (eg. before/after school, vacations, shuffling to

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-4623879996879424312009-02-13T13:39:00.000-08:002009-02-13T13:45:58.934-08:00XY vs XX

I'll let it speak for itself.

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-21631334820167373192009-02-09T10:04:00.000-08:002009-02-09T10:21:51.476-08:00Resilience

I googled "resilience" and came up with a few things from some articles that popped up.Resilience means knowing how to cope in spite of setbacks, or barriers, or limited resources.Amen to that. The 'limited resources' part, especially. Right now, it's no big secret. Dh and I are in a financial crisis. Between being let go, working for peanuts, getting laid off, and now working for a slight bit

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-54983620582021323502009-02-01T19:27:00.000-08:002009-02-01T19:44:34.711-08:00Haven't been around much..

... but it's not because I've not been busy!So busy!!I opened a new online shop http://www.tonyastemptations.artfire.com/ I need to stock it more but it's up and running. Go and take a look-see. It's much like etsy. I'm not sure what the big difference is yet, I think it has something to do with seller fees being less.And I've been sewing! I've delved into a new adventure-- American Girl Doll

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-53366354907671653572009-01-19T14:40:00.000-08:002009-01-19T18:21:53.471-08:00My Beautiful Accomplishment

Admire the beauty....Ok, I'll admit. I have to send out huge props to J-fer who helped me TREMENDOUSLY with this enormous endeavor.Stash pics (nice blurry ones ..sheesh) It's a sight of beauty, isn't it? It's an oasis with a wonderful soy lavendar scented candle that burns while I'm in there. The kids can visit (only with positive energy, please). People can come in and actually SIT on the couch

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-24014559883694442592009-01-18T08:55:00.000-08:002009-01-18T08:57:52.983-08:00I could be thoughtful...

..but I think I'll share something that was shared with me.Disclaimer: Don't drink any beverages while reading (or else your screen will be sprayed upon) and it's a bit PG-13 so use your discretion..and then, laugh your fool head off... Read herehttp://15minutelunch.blogspot.com/2007/10/strap-in-shut-up-and-hold-on-were-going.html

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-80492158807887969682009-01-08T19:01:00.000-08:002009-01-08T19:31:49.549-08:00Happy Birthday, Elvis!

Elvis would have been 74 today. One of the most magnetic, charismatic, mystifying and amazing people on this planet.Just watch the video my husband got me for a gift one year. My sister and I sat and watched, shaking our heads. Either you 'get it' or you don't.Elvis was an amazing energy and is fantastic to watch from his hey day. (is that how you spell that?) The way he sings, performs and gives

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-48004442129054766572009-01-02T08:45:00.000-08:002009-01-02T08:47:52.557-08:00I'm in a contest!!

And I'd really like to ask you to go and vote.I'd love it if you thought my outfit for dd for Christmas was the best! However, your vote does count and the winner gets $100 in fabric!Oh ya.. I'd love to get my hands on that.. because I truly do not have enough fabric. LOLMy entry is #3Thanks!!Here's the link.http://afabricqueen.blogspot.com/2009/01/and-contestants-are.html

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-7756607978353212792009-01-01T19:39:00.000-08:002009-01-01T19:47:30.602-08:00Happy New Year!

And wishes for a wonderful 2009 for everyone!Well, one can hope, can't they?!Usually, as a family, we go to First Night Worcester. It's a great event with tons of entertainers and fun and food! But with dh and my work schedules on Wed, it just didn't look good. I'd been attending First Night since my oldest was 2!! (11 yrs ago) Many times, dh would be working second shift and we'd go on our own--

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-64907121374345231992008-12-27T20:12:00.000-08:002008-12-27T20:20:27.914-08:00Great Gift Idea!

Ok, my shops are full of great gift ideas.. sheesh.. but we knew that.Not every gift can be made by me. Although, I try!! (no pics though, they went hot off the presses into gift bags and recipients!) There was someone that I found on etsy that I set up a swap with and was able to give her 'ware' with great excitement!Rene' of DeSigns by Rene' got me my sister's, brother in law's and nephew's

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-33630925168475038342008-12-21T10:56:00.000-08:002008-12-21T11:15:44.851-08:00The Feliz and all it's glory!

Fri am the last of my custom orders were sent out. Fri pm I spent tracing the pattern for the Feliz dress and then cutting the fabric.Saturday-- I spent the ENTIRE day sewing this puppy. The patterns from Farbenmix are in German first and translated over. I do not know if that's part of the reason why this was SO DIFFICULT to follow. Many other sewers have had this problem, hence why I googled "

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-37603184792771325462008-12-20T07:22:00.000-08:002008-12-20T20:10:15.016-08:00And today's sample with "custom orders" update

And here's the view out my back deck today! And it's still snowing..Rare pic of dh~~~>What exactly is that boy shoveling? The back yard...?And Lil Lady clearing off my van..Custom Orders. I have a love/hate relationship with them. I love being able to be artistic with my 'meduim', love getting the chance to share my work, and love getting more money for my fabric habit! But, the relief I felt

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-83860774213793870172008-12-19T19:58:00.000-08:002008-12-19T20:04:50.657-08:00Just a sample of nature's wrath

Above is a picture of my backyard. I *love* my backyard. It's just enough for me. It's quiet even though I live in a very suburban area, it's semi-private (mostly b/c the other neighbors rarely venture out) and it has a great set of aging Willow trees in the back. They took a beating with the recent ice storm but, wow, do they look amazing or what? This was our view right across our street. We

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-57289219041647147762008-11-26T12:00:00.000-08:002008-11-26T12:07:03.343-08:00Thanksgiving

This has been one HECK of a year for my family. It was last year at this time that we just came off of a 3 month no-job-barely-any-income status to a yes-job-barely-any-income status. This has been a good month, financially, and we are all sighing big but the battle is still ahead. We are working with an agency to try to get our mortgage situation back on track. Yes, we are 'the' statistic out

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-48524433863686925152008-11-23T07:50:00.001-08:002008-11-23T09:21:52.686-08:00I've been tagged!

Does this mean I've truly 'arrived' in Blogland?Anyway, here's my assignment :-)A. I've been tagged by Sabrina of http://mylilsliceofpie.blogspot.com/ She's another SewingMama- which is another amazingly cool and inspiring place to be a member of. In checking out her blog recently, I see she won a contest (I LOVE blog contests!) by Dawn of http://olabelhe.blogspot.com/, another SewingMama that

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-31157928410856286362008-11-10T17:26:00.000-08:002008-11-10T17:40:03.288-08:00So Many Pictures!!

We had a spectacular weekend. It's nice to even be able to say that.Saturday, we had a church fair and picked up a great fare-- tape player for Puppy Feet, homemade pickle for LilLady, a Barbie sewing machine (more later), and some yummy treats. The oldest didn't find anything, which put him out immensely.The sewing machine came home and LilLady was very excited to use it! It works but likes to

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-53720884168451470482008-11-06T14:07:00.000-08:002008-11-06T14:08:06.646-08:00Back on Track

Ok,Saw this posted somewhere and HAD to share.Go, look, and laugh your butt off!http://cakewrecks.blogspot.com/

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-41769161740798686122008-11-04T20:38:00.000-08:002008-11-04T20:40:59.473-08:00Latest Up to the Minute News??

NBC: Obama elected 44th presidentReally? Truly? It's 11:39 pm here and I just went cold. My stomach fell to the floor and I feel sick.Is it true?Hopefully, I'll wake up tomorrow and it'll all have been a miscounted dream..

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-403485781380535402008-10-31T12:40:00.001-07:002008-10-31T12:41:40.156-07:00Happy Halloween!!!

This is the jack-o-lantern that my middle child made!! That is funny!

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-91894854270488634922008-10-30T18:47:00.001-07:002008-10-30T18:57:00.457-07:00Wonderful Fall Day

My kids, my sister, my nephew and the little girl I watch two days a week.We had such a nice day.. see for yourself..

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-48727135318379592472008-10-17T07:08:00.000-07:002008-10-17T07:16:44.798-07:00Baby Yumminess

I always loved these little 'swee'pea' gowns for my babies. Can you think of anything cozier?!? This is one I whipped together last night. It came out really nice and was pretty simple! Yay! Always love that kind of project ;-)I've already cut one for my store. Look below..You can even see in pictures how incredibly buttery soft this knit is, never mind the cute "later gator" theme! Love it!!

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-7685229875479652802008-10-12T07:34:00.000-07:002008-10-12T07:47:03.844-07:0014th Anniversary Celebration

So, Oct 2 was hubby and my 14th wedding anniversary. Oct 1 was my in laws' 48th anniversary. To celebrate these events, my inlaws graciously invited us to a night out with dinner and to see Dave Brubeck's Quartet. If you don't recognize his name, google "Take Five" and you'll go "Oh ya!"I'm not a huge fan of jazz. My husband is. Maybe you aren't either, however, before you stop reading, if you

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-18850148198553349252008-10-08T18:17:00.000-07:002008-10-08T18:39:58.939-07:00Working Working

I've been a busy chicka lately. At least this week I'm not feeling as completely overwhelmed. I think it's a combination of things but possibly the largest thing is DS#1 took a little "vacation" over at Grannie and Grampa's. Grampa was going on a business trip; Grannie didn't want to stay alone. He stepped up. He can be sweet and chivalric like that ;-)I think the break was good for all of us

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-58207452079419273872008-09-30T17:49:00.000-07:002008-09-30T18:09:43.623-07:00And here I am!

http://www.chic-treats.com/That is the web location for my brick and mortar location. I have arrived! Ok, sort of.Chic Treats Boutique is a store located in Oxford, MA on 2 Millbury Blvd. If you go and visit the site, you will see that Melody has a store JAM packed with amazing stuff by all kinds of wonderful artisans. (.. I do so love that term.. and I love considering myself as an 'artisan')If

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-23273974979306798112008-09-28T20:23:00.000-07:002008-09-28T20:40:04.219-07:00Rainy Weekend

Isn't this the first weekend of fall? Bring in the rain! What up wit dat? Ok ok, I can't exactly pull off talking like that but hey, in blogland, I can do as I please!So with the crummy weather comes crummy pictures! LOLHere's the story...I 'won' an auction on my favorite sewing place for this really "HTF" (that's 'hard to find' for your newbies out there ;-) ) fabric called, of all things, Icky

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-13279883599625538262008-09-22T16:00:00.000-07:002008-09-22T16:08:52.784-07:00Creating

I've gotten a chance here and there to sew. Here are a few of my latest creations:An amazing criss cross pinafore. Sheesh, if I'd only started to REALLY sew sooner! Lil Lady could have been in stuff like this!! Isn't it precious? And it's reversible!I had a chance to really be inspired and dig into some of my favorite fabrics. The retro paper dolls is just adorable, isn't it? Here's a sister

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-80977437068159356002008-09-12T08:36:00.000-07:002008-09-12T08:43:41.086-07:00I'm taking a chance here...

.. my local friends may just storm my house to get at this breakfast today!Cinnamon Filled Scones-- From my King Arthur's Whole Grain Baking cookbook. Highly recommended!! I'll post the recipe soon.

EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-87624365527203449482008-09-08T13:29:00.000-07:002008-09-08T13:40:33.690-07:00Breakfast

I love to see blogs where they put those wonderful little pictures in, get all one wordy and eloquent and life looks like a basket of roses and freshly picked strawberries..So here's my attempt at such a thing:Freshly baked apple crumble, our special dessert plates, and wonderful blue hydrangeas from my front yard.The kids, being SO silly, rapping and jamming or something...??And, yes, that's my

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