Milestones

Today is the big day! Fletch is off to Kindergarten. Surprisingly, I handled it pretty well. Hubby was a little more emotional then I ever expected him to be. Fletcher, of course, was fine. Here's to a good, successful school year!

More Stuff

Can you tell I have been in the "sweat shop" that is my sewing room. I've gotten some pacifier clips made for Flaunt. Many more things are on schedule to be made, but I'm kinda getting burnt out. I think I need a "Bahamavention". Well, maybe just a day by the pool or something. Or a pedi. Yeah, a pedi would be nice.

Sneak Peak

I can not get enough of these cute little pinwheels. They look adorable on cupcakes, which I can also not get enough of. These poor little guys need some cupcakes to partner up with. Ummm.
If you will notice, too...this is a little sneak peek of the kitchen redo. My new counter tops are installed and the tiling was wrapped up on Tuesday. I'm not ready for the big reveal yet. I still need to make the new window treatments and cover the bar stools. I was going to go with a nice top treatment on a pole, but now that the counters and tile are all in, I'm thinking simple Roman Shades instead. The fabric is ordered... found just what I wanted at Ballard Design AND it was On.Sale. Score! I guess that help make up for the horror of the faucet installation. Let's just say it involved 5 trips to 3 different Lowes Home Improvements, one trip to The Home Depot, one trip to a kitchen & bath supply house, one leaky faucet, a faucet with a box of missing parts and two very high dollar sink strainers. Oh... and a partridge in a pear tree.

Where's the Baby...There's the Baby

Seven Months Old.
Time Flies.

My other little baby, Fletcher, starts the big K next week. Kindergarten! I'm not too sure this momma this gonna handle that too well. There was already a brief eposide in the grocery store while buying juice boxes and goldfish to pack the lunch box.

The Production Line

Retractable Badge Reels - for holding your badges or....
your sewing scissors! I can never find where I set my scissors down when I need them!

Trying New Things

I thought I would try to make some metal framed purses. This is my first attempt. I'm pretty pleased with how it came out. I even managed to get it done without covering me, the fabric, the frame, the table, etc... with glue. (it was almost a given that I would get glue everywhere) I'm trying to make some time to get some more made, maybe to sell at Flaunt. Operation DIY Kitchen Remodel is still underway. We are not going to talk about that though. Only to say that this weekend didn't go so well. HGTV makes things look so dog-on easy. WHATEVER, HGTV....what.ever.

Lots To Do

It seems like I have an endless "To Do" list lately. I guess the best thing about that is I seem to stay more focused and get more done when I have a lot to do. Here's a sneak peak of the latest quilt I am working on. I hope to have it done by the end of the weekend.
In the middle of everything... this is going on in my kitchen. After ten years of a counter top I never liked, I am finally getting new ones. So, today is demo day in the kitchen. The hubby already tore down the old back splash and today he is taking off the old counter tops. Darn... I planned on cooking a nice big dinner, too. Oh well, guess I can't. (Yeah right, like I was going to cook. But that's my story and I'm sticking to it.) New counter tops get here Friday. I can't wait! After that, hubby has to put up a new back splash. I'm thinking subway tile. Then I need to make a new window treatment for the window over the sink, then we need to recover the bar stools, then we need.........the list goes on.
I'll let you know how it turns out.

Bookmarks?

I made these cute little bookmarks and then I got to thinking....does anyone even read books anymore, or do they all use Kindles and Nooks? Maybe I should have made sleeves for them instead.

Key Fob, Anyone?

So I've gotten some key fobs made for Flaunt, too. More things to come...

Heads Up

It's gonna be gettin' crafty up in hur!

see... I told you I have been sneaking in a little sewing time.

I am totally, needlessly, stressing myself out thinking about all the things I want to make for FLAUNT (local handmade market in October) and wondering if there is any way for me to get it all done. I have big plans swirling around in this head of mine, one quarter of which might actually get done. (if I'm lucky)

Stay Calm and Sew Stuff!

WOW!

You guys are awesome! Thanks for helping me clear out some of my stash! That's one way to get'r done.
This is all that is left from my fabric bolts. Now I feel like I've really done something. It was hard to part with. The mail man had to pry the boxes out of my hands, but I do feel like a huge weight has been lifted. The fabric is no longer sitting there in my sewing room staring at me. Staring at me and whispering in my ear, "use me, make something out of me, I wanna be in a quilt, too!" Ahhh.... it feels kinda good. Now if you will excuse me, this is cutting into the time I could be shopping for new fabric online. Na, I'm just kidding. (there is still plenty left in my sewing room)

Fat Quarters, Too!

I also have this fat quarter bundle that I bought on impulse and it has been on my shelf for about a year. (I know you all never do that!) I don't know when I am ever going to get the time to do anything with it. It is a Moda Sandy Gervais Lollipop 44 fat quarter bundle. You can have it for $60 plus the shipping. Let me know if you want it!! Email me at ginabean@yadtel.net

I promise I'll stop posting stuff for sale and start posting crafty things. Believe it or not, I have been sneaking in a little sewing time lately. School starts soon and Fletcher's Summer Entertainment Committee (i.e. - me) will be getting some time off. Hopefully, my craftiness is on the up-swing and I'll have time to post more. I know I've been pretty stack about posting this summer.

FABRIC and SCRAP SALE!!!!

So, you know I am in the "get the crap out of my house" mode. I have hit the sewing room and I need to get rid of some fabric. It needs to go to good and loving homes, so I thought I would offer it up to you guys. It is all Michael Miller (MM) and Westminster Fabrics. (I have good taste, tee hee.) Could you all handle, say....$3 a yard? Let me know if you want some and how much and we can do the whole paypal thing. I'll just invoice you. I'll send it in priority flat rate envelopes and boxes, so shipping will just depend on how much you get. Probably $5 - $10. For the most part, I have several yards of each. I also thought I would offer up some 1 pound (2 quart) bags of scraps like I did in the past. (Because Lord knows, I've got some scraps!) Only the good stuff too, ya know. Micheal Miller and Amy Bulter and such. How about 5 bucks each for those.

1. Michael Miller (MM) Dandy Damask - Black

2. Tina Givens Annabella Rochelle - Gabriel gone

3. Amy Butler (AB) Lotus Oxford Stripe - Mustard gone

4. AB Lotus Star Paisley - Coral gone

5. MM Dumb Dot - Pink

6. MM Daisy Dreams - Brown gone

7. Sandi H. Bouquet Toss - Blush

8. Heather Bailey (HB) Pop Garden Peonies - Rose gone

9. Sandi H. Bouquet Toss - Lime

10. Anna Marie Horner (AMH) Garden Party Guest of Honor - Rose

11. AMH Chocolate Lollipop Charcoal Brown gone

12. AMH Chocolate Lollipop gone

13. AB Midwest Modern Fresh Poppies - Fuchsia

14. AB Midwest Modern Martini - Moss

15. MM Patty Young Mod Blooms - Earth

16. MM Patty Young Tiny Dots - Earth

17. Tina Givens Annabella Nikki - Mink

18. AMH Garden Party Polka Line - Raspberry

19. MM Dumb Dots - Kiwi

20. Erin McMorris Wildwood Sophie's Garden - Fuchsia

21. AB Lotus Full Moon Polka Dot - Cherry

22. HB Pop Garden Peonies - Red

23. Erin McMorris Wildwood Sophie's Garden - Orange

24. HB Pop Garden Wallpaper Roses - Turquoise

25. AB Lotus Full Moon Polka Dot - Tangerine gone

26. MM Dumb Dots - Avocado

I'm trying really hard not to be featured on that show "Hoarders"!

If you see anything you can't live without, just contact me at ginabean@yadtel.net