Been busy

While the Gulf Coast was devastated by Harvey, I sat glued to the tv and watched.  I still am as it continues it’s slow progress.  To keep the hands busy I did some machine embroidery.   These will all be pillows.  The designs are from Urban Threads.  I love their designs.  Then a set of Christmas

Disasters Bring out the Best

I have been spending all my time the last few days glued to the Weather Channel as Hurricane Harvey attacks and is re-attacking the Texas Gulf Coast.  Out of 7 siblings 5 still live in Texas.  In Dallas, and between Houston and Corpus Christi.  My heart is so heavy seeing their struggles, and worrying over

Hurricane Harvey

Please keep everyone on the Gulf Coast in your thoughts and prayers as Hurricane Harvey heads their way.  Where it is estimated to reach land fall is expecting water surges of 12-15 feet.  Then the expected approx. 30 inches of rain when it stalls.  Praying for minimum damage and no loss of live for the

Umbrella Remade

Most of you have seen my remade umbrella and so here is how I made it. First strip the umbrella from the fabric. You will then have this.Now I took one of the pieces from the umbrella fabric and use one as a pattern,  Now cut 8 of these out of your fabric.I then sewed

Having issues

It seems like I can post my phone, but not my computer. It’s been going on for a while and I didn’t realize it. Been keeping busy with different things so here’s a quick overview. Umbrella re-made. I took an old umbrella apart and used as a pattern. Was easier than I thought. Next made

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Having issues publishing anything.

Super Sunday

I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend.  I am.  Today we are starting the day off with new roof, yard work completed, and oven cleaned..  Now I am free to enjoy some sewing.  First of all I have something to show off.  My daughter in law wanted to make something special for some of their

Good things today

Today was a day of good things.  I was able to bring my sewing machine home while waiting for a part.  The zigzag motor is going out or something.  It makes a noise, but I can still use the machine and I am. Upon arriving home after picking the machine up I had a package

Good Morning

Good morning all.  Today’s post will be a little bit of information.  I have been lucky enough to win a new cutting mat.  Until a very few months did I know that so many people are starting their  own line of quilting products.  This is great.  The cutting mat I won is from a lady

Ups and Downs

I haven’t been writing or doing much of anything the past few weeks, but that has changed.  I have decided to not stress over what I can’t change and enjoy things as they come. I have been trying my hand on hand stitching wool project.  I think I do like this.  Having something on hand