Meet Madeline :)

So this is Madeline :)

She came home to live with me today.

(Hey....don't judge)

I don't think I'm too old to play with dolls....yet.

If the hubby can buy a train set and a slot car track

"for the grandkids"......

then I should be able to buy a doll

to play with the granddaughters too :)

As you can see, 

I have plenty of patterns to sew for my girl Minions

and their dolls.

These are Sofie and Evies dolls.

I have a feeling that they will get along just fine

with Madeline.

They very much enjoyed their Christmas dresses.

And I also made matching jammies for them. 

I guess I'd better get busy sewing some clothes for Madeline

so that she doesn't get jealous :)

Why didn't you tell me????

So these little guys are pretty amazing......

I can't believe I didn't know about them.

You never told me.....

Do you see that dark line on my finger?

(yes I know....I need some hand lotion...stat!)

That is not a splinter in my finger,

it's a blood filled "channel" 

made by the back end of a needle

pushing through my flesh.

Yes, it hurt.

And no, it's not the first time I've done this.

I just haven't been able to find a thimble 

that will allow me to "feel" what I am working on -

Until now! 

These little sticky leather pads are reusable!

You can even stick them on your sewing machine

or cross stitch frame until you need them again.

Genius I tell you!!! 

It doesn't get in the way of my stitching! 

Can you tell I'm excited?

And I only paid $5.99 for a dozen!

Now that's a good deal :) 

I don't usually do this......

So it's almost New Year's Eve

and some of you may be going to a fun New Year's party

so I thought I'd share a recent mascara discovery.

(We'll be in bed by 10:00pm because we are racing

towards old age and going to bed early sounds devine)

Anywhooooo,

An unfortunate part of the aging process for me

is that my lashes are getting pretty straight

(yes they used to curl)

and that makes them look almost non-existent.

I've tried many different mascaras

until I stumbled across "They're Real" by Benefit.

Ah-mazing difference, right?

It's pricey at $23.00,

but for me, it's worth it. 

Just because I'm getting older,

that doesn't mean I'm not going 

kicking and screaming into old age :)

Anyone got any miracle products to let me know about?????

I need all the help I can get :)

Hope your Christmas was Merry and Bright!

I can't believe I haven't posted since October!

I feel like it's all been just a blurr.

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas.

Here are a few pics from our Christmas Eve.

In our home, the grandchildren

don't get to see the tree or decorations at Nana & Papa's house

until Christmas Eve.

Here are the 2 older girls Evie and Sofie.

I can't believe they are already 3 years old.

Where does time go?

I made their dresses and matching dresses

for their dolls.

All 7 Minions received Minion jammies from us

that they wore on Christmas day :)

Merry Christmas everyone!

Stitchy Goodness

I stitched up these 3 tiny owl pendants just for fun :)

I love to be creative, 

and just do whatever I feel like doing.

I guess it's just who I am.

I listed them in the shop today

and I hope they all find good homes.

I spent the morning sewing up these 8 new mug organizers.

They make such versatile gifts.

I enjoy picking the different fabrics

and combining them.

I realized the other day

that I make quite a few of these,

but I don't actually have one of my own.

Now these next 2 are my current favs

and I need to decide which one to keep.

The She Who Sews button fabric is adorable!

And the Primitive Pennies is super cute too.

AND they are both black and red.

Tough decisions :)

Which one would you choose?

IT'S GIVEAWAY TIME!!!

I feel the need to host a giveaway!

Head on over to www.facebook.com/Sewmuch2luv

and see all the details.

Someone will win this fun set of Ever After House coasters!

I've added all kinds of fun new things to my etsy shop.

Sewmuch2luv.etsy.com

Stop on by and see what's new :)

Fun hostess gifts.

Just in time for all the upcoming Holiday parites!

3 year olds never forget....

Little Miss Evie Marie found some fabric remnants 

with Disney's Ariel on it 

months ago in my sewing room.

She asked me to make an Ariel purse for her.

Of course I said yes :)

Well needless to say,

I've been busy 

and haven't gotten around to making her purse.

And she never forgets.

Never....

Every time she comes to my house,

she asks me. 

Every.

Single.

Time.

I finally got it done.

I just winged it

 based on the sizes of the fabric pieces that I had.

I lined it in the fun aqua polka dots

and used batting to give it some body.

A bit of red rick rack and it was done.

Best part is the she loves it :)

Ok....I just had to share :)

Most days I'm overwhelmed and so very grateful 

that God loves me and knows my name. 

Then there are days when He blesses me 

above and beyond anything I could imagine.

 In June the Editor of Cross Stitch and Needlework magazine 

contacted me about featuring my bags

 in the "Fab Finds" section of the November issue! 

It's finally here and I'm SO excited

 and I SO appreciate all my wonderful customers  

Thank you all! 

You totally make what I do a joy every day!

A bit of Christmas Cheer :)

Last year in November, one of my customers asked me about

making cup cozies with removable scarf pins.

What a great idea!

So these little guys are back in my shop today :)

The gingerbread man and the snowman

are designed and hand stitched by me. 

These next 4 feature hand drawn pen & ink original artwork

by the artist Michelle Palmer.

(you can find her work at https://www.etsy.com/shop/MichellePalmer)

I only have 1 of each of these.

Aren't they amazing?

Work in Progress Wednesday

I don't usually have more than one cross stitch project 

at at one time.

But right now I have been working on 3.

Crazy times, right?

I finished this adorable little thimble purse necklace

by Brenda Gervais.

I added some extra red floss,

 my initials and the year 2014. 

I am on the hunt for a nice long chain so that I can wear it.

I am working on this stitch along from http://mmechantilly.blogspot.com

I am finished with the first 2 segments.

It is supposed to be finished by Dec. 15th.

And last but not least,

I am stitching "Witchy Washy" by Raise the Roof.

Isn't it really fun? 

Do you finish one project before you start another one?