tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49206315677656793702024-03-18T11:10:50.995-07:00Sew Much 2 LuvKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17484805292551113593noreply@blogger.comBlogger658125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920631567765679370.post-90320819875976076142017-01-01T15:04:00.003-08:002017-01-01T15:04:44.551-08:00Well "Hello" 2017<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It's been such an amazing, tiring, emotional, wonderful, stretching,</div>
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painful at times, exciting and overwhelming year.</div>
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I sometimes think that stitching is my therapy.</div>
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I'm sure it keeps me as sane as possible....ha!</div>
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Jose and I attended our first retail show.</div>
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We were blessed beyond what we could have imagined</div>
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when we attended the Needlework Galleria in St Charles MO in October.</div>
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We purchased a trailer and headed out.</div>
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It was so much fun to meet some</div>
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Our sweet children came to Idaho to spend </div>
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I love my Minions!!!</div>
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We got them all matching gloves and beanies</div>
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and I needed to buy them fun egg cups....right?</div>
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I also made them all new flannel pillow cases.</div>
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We found a little doll bed at our neighbor's yard sale,</div>
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and I made all new bedding.</div>
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The girls had a good time playing with it.</div>
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We we are certainly loving our new home in Idaho.</div>
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The snow is a rare treat for us.</div>
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There was so much more to share,</div>
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but we've been swamped with business,</div>
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which is an awesome problem to have</div>
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but I am hopeful to try and stay updated on my blog.</div>
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Here's to a wonderful 2017!!!</div>
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Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17484805292551113593noreply@blogger.com40tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920631567765679370.post-1885942436788582862016-08-24T08:41:00.000-07:002016-08-24T08:41:08.415-07:00Getting ready....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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In 5 short weeks we will leave for CA.</div>
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My mom is turning 80 and we will be having</div>
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a party to celebrate her with all our friends and family.</div>
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We will be leaving CA the next day</div>
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to drive to St Charles MO. for the Needlework Galleria.</div>
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This will be our first Needlework show as a vendor.</div>
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I used to travel for work years ago</div>
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attending trade shows twice a year</div>
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but this is the first time it will be for SewMuch2Luv.</div>
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We are excited to see how it goes.</div>
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We've been busy getting things ready.</div>
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We now have more than 60 stitchable stockings,</div>
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170 side kicks, 40+ Lil' Big Bottom Bags</div>
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and I'm currently working on the larger bags.</div>
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In between I've been working on regular orders</div>
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as well as custom orders.</div>
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I always love doing custom work.</div>
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And I have to show you the garden my hubby planted for me :)</div>
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Our 12 foot sunflowers are almost at 6 foot now</div>
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and the pumpkin patch has flowers,</div>
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so we are on our way!</div>
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Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17484805292551113593noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920631567765679370.post-38693844217428503342016-08-08T08:24:00.000-07:002016-08-08T08:24:03.404-07:00Happy Monday :)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I know I said I would be posting more.</div>
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But the end of July got away from me.</div>
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We had a Sewing Day at our new church here in Idaho.</div>
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We were making dresses</div>
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It was such a great day!</div>
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The youngest among us was 11 years old</div>
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She ended up making 3 dresses!!!</div>
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20 dresses were made in total</div>
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and it's so cool to think about the little girls</div>
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who will be blessed by them :)</div>
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The club keeps growing and I'm so grateful</div>
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I'm sewing as fast as I can </div>
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This October we will be attending</div>
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the little giftie I bought for myself :)</div>
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Sometimes you just need something</div>
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super cute that comes in a super cute tin.</div>
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Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17484805292551113593noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920631567765679370.post-16043469559878311472016-08-03T08:38:00.001-07:002016-08-03T08:38:41.292-07:00July Birthday Club Winner!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Congrats Ramona Stone!!!!</div>
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(Sorry for the delay is posting July's winner) </div>
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I've been super busy with orders in the shop.</div>
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Don't forget to join the birthday club </div>
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if you haven't already done so :)</div>
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Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17484805292551113593noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920631567765679370.post-6790658202904807802016-07-20T14:38:00.000-07:002016-07-20T14:38:08.306-07:00ooh la la :)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Little by little we are getting settled in.</div>
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It's taken longer than I thought because</div>
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So far I've managed to make curtains</div>
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and dining room.</div>
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This fabric is all from Breath of Avignon by American Jane.</div>
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I've been hoarding this fabric for years</div>
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My hubby painted the walls in a pale yellow.</div>
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The perfect backdrop for the french blues</div>
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Back to work!</div>
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Oh, by the way,</div>
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I'm having a give away on my Facebook page right now.</div>
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Hop on over and enter to win a project bag.</div>
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Facebook.com/SewMuch2Luv</div>
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Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17484805292551113593noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920631567765679370.post-82233916109798176562016-07-16T10:50:00.000-07:002016-07-16T10:50:07.576-07:00My King Arthur :)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I made a little pillow with a pocket</div>
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from a finished cross stitch piece I did</div>
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in memory of my sweet kitty.</div>
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Now Arthur can still keep me company as I stitch :)</div>
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Last May I had to say good-bye to my Sweet King Arthur.</div>
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He was 15 years young</div>
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but his kidneys failed.</div>
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He liked to sit with me while I stitiched.</div>
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He and Barkley became good buddies over the years.</div>
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Barkley struggled as much as I did</div>
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they will greet you with unconditional love :)</div>
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Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17484805292551113593noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920631567765679370.post-15274018753207553502016-07-14T08:45:00.000-07:002016-07-14T08:45:21.988-07:00July Bag of the Month and a few others :)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Since moving to Idaho in January </div>
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This is the July package. </div>
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I can share it now</div>
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as my customers have all received their surprise packages.</div>
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It's been so much fun to find the fun themed tuck ins</div>
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This is one of the fun bags I listed in the shop yesterday.</div>
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It's just so bright and fun!</div>
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Her work is ah-mazing!!!</div>
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Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17484805292551113593noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920631567765679370.post-28968786650454600082016-07-12T08:20:00.000-07:002016-07-12T08:20:53.301-07:00Birthday Club a Finish and a new start<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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well all you have to do to join is to follow this blog</div>
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This is "Summer" by the Cricket Collection</div>
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stitched 2 over 2 on 32ct linen.</div>
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I've changed out colors to make it brighter.</div>
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You know I added some red :)</div>
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This is my new start. </div>
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It's Warm Winter Woolens by LHN</div>
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stitched 2 over 2 on 40 ct Mocha Linen.</div>
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I do love me some sheep :)</div>
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Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17484805292551113593noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920631567765679370.post-21425932622804279692016-07-11T09:57:00.001-07:002016-07-11T09:57:41.436-07:00Stitchy Goodness :)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This is "She Seeks Wool" by Teresa Kogut.</div>
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Isn't she awesome?</div>
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Of course I <span style="font-size: large;">had</span> to add some red :)</div>
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Once I had her stitched I decided to turn her into</div>
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I love the way she came out.</div>
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Yesterday was a rainy day here in Idaho</div>
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So I started "Warm Winter Woolens" by LHN.</div>
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I'll show you my progress next time.</div>
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I hope you are all having a wonderful day!!!</div>
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I'll be back in a day or so with the details of my new </div>
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Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17484805292551113593noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920631567765679370.post-37152702096493870942016-07-08T06:47:00.000-07:002016-07-08T06:47:59.165-07:00Well.....HELLO!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It's been such a LONG time since I posted</div>
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and I have to say that I have missed you all.</div>
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We arrived in Idaho at the end of January </div>
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My awesome hubby worked so hard to get</div>
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We have witnessed Spring.</div>
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This is a big deal for me as I have lived in California</div>
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most of my life and it's just one big Summer there.</div>
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I've stitched......</div>
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We've taken a gorgeous motorcycle ride.</div>
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The scenery here is ah-mazing!</div>
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And I've stitched.....</div>
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We flew back to California for our nephew's graduation.</div>
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We drove back to California because my Nana heart couldn't</div>
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And I've stitched.....</div>
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And we launched the Bag of the Month Club.</div>
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It's been so much fun and it has doubled in size since January.</div>
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So crazy but I'm so blessed by my wonderful customers!</div>
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Well now that I'm back I have so many fun ideas for my little blog!</div>
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Stay tuned and expect to see me more often!</div>
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I'd love to hear from you!!!</div>
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Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17484805292551113593noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920631567765679370.post-4674322597600802012015-12-04T11:34:00.000-08:002015-12-04T11:34:08.067-08:00Facebook Page Giveaway!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I'm having a giveaway over on my Facebook page</div>
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for this darling project bag featuring a hand drawn</div>
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illustration by the artist Michelle Palmer.</div>
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Stop on by and enter to win!</div>
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Giveaway ends Tuesday Dec 8th.</div>
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Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17484805292551113593noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920631567765679370.post-8164687094735083732015-11-28T12:21:00.000-08:002015-11-28T12:25:46.877-08:00Long time no see....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Has it really been since June?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I'm not even really sure if anyone reads this blog anymore.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I haven't had time to blog in quite a while.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">My little etsy shop has turned into</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">This morning I actually took some time off</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I had recently finished this adorable </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">It's the Dutch Doll by <a href="http://crossstitchobessesion.etsy.com/">CrossStitchObessesion.etsy.com</a></span></div>
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I ordered this darling Dutch Tile fabric from Holland (<a href="http://hannahscottonshop.etsy.com/">HannahsCottonShop.etsy.com</a>)</div>
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I just love love love these 3 :)</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">BRENDA!!!</span></div>
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Congratulations Brenda!</div>
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I am having SO MUCH FUN stitching these </div>
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darling creatures!!!</div>
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I just finished #16 (Gigi Giraffe)</div>
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from the free Animal Advent series by Brooks Books.</div>
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So it seemed like a great time for another giveaway!</div>
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She is generously offering these charts,</div>
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Each one is just<span style="font-size: large;"> so</span> adorable!!!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">with your guess of which </span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: red;">3</span> </span><span style="font-size: large;">of the following </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This fun summer themed beachy project bag!!!</span></div>
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Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17484805292551113593noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920631567765679370.post-92161508010642514462015-05-29T18:10:00.000-07:002015-05-29T18:10:32.227-07:00The Promises of Grace<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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There are people that God uses</div>
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These people may not even be aware of </div>
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Cindy is one of those people.</div>
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She leads a discipleship group</div>
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She has shown us that you can learn to memorize</div>
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scripture at any age. (No excuses :)</div>
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She also leads a bible study </div>
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that we just finished up today called Promises of Grace.</div>
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We went through a book by the same name</div>
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Talk about a book that makes an impact in your life!</div>
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I highly recommend this one!</div>
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She saw my big bag that I carry all my books in</div>
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I was honored that she asked.</div>
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I found this fabric called Expressions of Faith.</div>
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Seemed perfect to me :)</div>
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Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17484805292551113593noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920631567765679370.post-42199200513836847512015-05-07T16:08:00.000-07:002015-05-07T16:08:03.647-07:00I got a little side-tracked.....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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So I was<span style="font-size: large; font-style: italic;"> supposed </span>to be cleaning up my sewing room.</div>
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As it is now,</div>
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WAY back in Feb 2013.</div>
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by <a href="http://piccalillidays.blogspot.com/">Natalie Jo of Picadilli Days.</a></div>
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She is way too beautiful to stick pins into.</div>
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Isn't this "Flow Blue" fabric designed by Michelle Palmer</div>
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for Red Rooster fabrics just gorgeous???</div>
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Michelle is one of those talented women for sure!</div>
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If you read my blog regularly, you've seen her </div>
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Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17484805292551113593noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920631567765679370.post-54641389357941896742015-04-20T14:41:00.000-07:002015-04-20T14:41:23.373-07:00Gingham Apron Sew Along part 1<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This darling little quilt for my sweet Minion Sofie :)</div>
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Who is that handsome guy hiding behind my quiltie?</div>
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I met some life long friends that are now </div>
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Although I don't swap aprons anymore</div>
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I decided to join the Apronista's Apron Sew Along!</div>
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Connecting with old friends from "the old days"</div>
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This time the apron stays with me.</div>
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This is the pattern I have chosen.</div>
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No fabrics picked out just yet.</div>
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Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17484805292551113593noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920631567765679370.post-40438532670688534562015-03-31T16:50:00.000-07:002015-03-31T16:50:22.761-07:00It's Shark Week!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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My sweet Caleb turned 9 years old on the 22nd.</div>
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It's so crazy how fast children grow.</div>
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He's been asking me forever....FOREVER</div>
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Just look at that face!</div>
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I can already see my son's face when I show up with that "little" beauty :)</div>
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Even my hubby got in on the fun!</div>
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Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17484805292551113593noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920631567765679370.post-14332632513623406002015-02-27T13:19:00.000-08:002015-02-27T13:19:18.977-08:00Better Late Than Never :)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I've been sewing so much for my etsy business lately</div>
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that I needed to take a day to sew just for fun.</div>
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I decided to use the time to get caught up on </div>
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I stitched these Halloween/Fall charts for my friends,</div>
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Gena, Denise and Amy.</div>
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My plan was to have them ready to go before October.</div>
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Well I finished all the stitching,</div>
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but never made them into pillows.</div>
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Until now :)</div>
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I also stitched Captain Kirk for Gina for Christmas.</div>
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and I machine quilted it and did the binding by hand.</div>
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I think it will be cute for Easter :)</div>
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It's made from a Riley Blake charm pack.</div>
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It always feels so good to chip away at my "to do" list.</div>
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For my Birthday,</div>
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my wonderful hubby wanted to go Antique shopping with me :)</div>
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While I was looking at embroidered handkerchiefs</div>
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he called out to me from the other room.</div>
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I told him I'd be there shortly.</div>
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The next thing I know</div>
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the owner of the shop comes in the room</div>
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and tells me that my husband wants to show me something.</div>
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Hmmmmmmm?</div>
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I came into the other room to find him all smiles</div>
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standing next to this beauty!</div>
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He had already checked it over</div>
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and decided that I "needed" to have her.</div>
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(Yes....he's awesome )</div>
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So we rescued her from the dusty Antique shop</div>
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and brought her home to live with us.</div>
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She will join my other beauties.</div>
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You can see them <a href="http://sewmuch2luv.blogspot.com/2014/01/some-eye-candy.html"><span style="font-size: large;">HERE</span></a>.</div>
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According to Singer's website,</div>
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she was born in Scotland in 1910.</div>
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She is Lotus model 66K Treadle machine.</div>
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I'm still deciding on a Scottish name for her :)</div>
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Then my Mom gave me this darling vintage pin cushion!</div>
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She made new crocheted flowers for the top.</div>
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It's filled with horse hair.</div>
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Isn't it just the sweetest thing?</div>
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For years I never looked at my sewing machine,</div>
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unless it was to sew an embellishment down to a scrapbook page.</div>
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I was a Scrapbooker through and through.</div>
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I worked on my scrapbooks daily </div>
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and dreamed up new layouts in my sleep.</div>
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I bought more supplies</div>
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than I can use up in my lifetime.</div>
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My daughter used to say I owned a "store" :)</div>
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When I started sewing again,</div>
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scrapbooking took a back seat.</div>
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Now my supplies have found their way into the closet </div>
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of my husband's office </div>
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because fabric storage has taken over</div>
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I have heard paper, pens and stickers calling me again lately.</div>
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I've seen such cute planners that were embellished</div>
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with washi tape and stickers while cruising around Pinterest</div>
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so I decided to give that a whirl.</div>
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I've been having so much fun with cute pens</div>
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stickers and washi tape purchased from Korea and China.</div>
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It's so much fun to open the packages.</div>
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The wonderful Etsy shops even include free "gifties"</div>
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in every package! </div>
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So this gives me a bit of a paper "fix"</div>
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daughter-in-law's new blog.</div>
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She is giving away a 1/2 sheet of the cutest Jamberry Nail Wraps</div>
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and all it takes to enter is to follow her new blog</div>
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and leave a comment.</div>
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There are only a few names so far,</div>
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so the odds are in your favor to win!</div>
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Check it out <a href="http://abitofjam.blogspot.com/2015/01/stylebox-half-sheet-giveaway.html?spref=fb"><span style="font-size: large;">HERE</span></a></div>
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