Love ya to stitches....from Rosemary Lane

Please welcome my sister to the blog world!

2011-11-10T18:55:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone, hope you all are doing great. I just thought I would take the time to welcome my sister to the blog world. I know she will have a great journey in blog land. I look forward to all the great things she will blog about. Please go over and leave a comment on her blog and help me welcome her!
Here is the link:
http://fromrosemarylane.blogspot.com

I'm still busy as ever, and I do hope some day I will have more time to post some of the crafts I've been working on.
I also would like to say I did get to attend the Quilt festival. It was fantastic!

Welcome October! Projects and my tattoo. (temp tat)..no kidding!

2011-10-08T19:43:00.000-07:00

Hi all! hope your doing great today! I'm hanging in as usual. I work 7 days a week and it's been really tough to find time to get on my blog and post things. So hear I go with some late pictures of very late presents to my sister. Also went last weekend to Warrenton/Round Top. Had a fantastic trip. Got a tattoo at the HGTV junk gypsies booth! had tons of fun with my nieces and nephew! The nieces also got tattoos with me, if I'm able to find the photo they posted on twitter, I will post it here.

Crocheted pillow

Stitched pillow...pattern is from Noble wife blog.

The odd ball pillow. I had a rough time with the dingle balls edging. Not sure what that's called, if someone knows please correct me.

My temporary tattoo....I still have it a week later. cool!

Next time I will post my paper pumpkins I made.

till next time........Happy craft trails!

Howdy!

2011-09-14T20:10:00.000-07:00

Howdy! hope you all are doing great! I'm just trying to change up my background. I think I'm just sticking this one on till I find the one I really want. (I'm picky!)

Finally! paper bag swap pictures

2011-07-29T20:48:00.000-07:00

I guess it's better late than never...here are some pictures of what I made for my swap partner and what I received in return. This was fun. I had a great time figuring out what to make for Jammie. What we did was she had to send me 2 fat quarters and some embroidery thread. I had to also send her 2 fat quarters and embroidery thread.

Here is what I made for Jammie:

My pictures are out of order....but I'm just going with it..........as you can see the above is a bird. Hard to see the embroidery thread around the wings, tail and eyes. Next is the fabric and thread before cutting.

Then I decided on a mug run...I just made this up as I went. Really a bad picture. The applique is a flower and a leaf. I embroidered in the corners of the squares. Machine appliqued the flower and the leaf.

Next is what I received from Jammie. I sent her the (and it's hard to see) the Chicken fabric, the black and white checkered fabric and red embroidery thread. We could also send extra decorations. I sent buttons, ( I love all kinds of button), and some rick rack, I also love rick rack. Jammie done such a fabulous job quilting. she even did a really great thing on the back....see next picture.

Thanks again Jammie and many thank to Darlene of Snickerdoodle dreams for hosting this swap!
More pictures later of my current projects I made for my sister.
Have a great weekend!
Yee Haw!

Need Help! posting tutorial

2011-07-26T18:15:00.000-07:00

Hello, just thought I would drop in and see if I can post this crocheted African motif. My problem is I've been in IT for 20 plus years and I don't understand how to put a file on this blog so that it can be downloaded. I would post it directly to the blog but it's long, so I though I would do file share, but I'm not understanding how to get it to work. Can anyone out there help at all!!!
I tried to use 4Share but I don't understand it. HELP!

On another note I do hope all of you are fairing well in our hot summer. I love summer, don't care how hot it is. It's so much better than dull dreary winter.....In the summer there is tons of things to do.....but when one works 7 days a week it's hard to get to do any fun activities.... boo hoo! ok some whine with my cheese please.
Question:
Any of you out there working on any kind of great projects. If you are please let me know, I would love to talk about your projects.
How about recipes. I would love to share some recipes....how about favorites......tell me come on.........lets make it favorite summer time recipes.
well I'm going to make this it for now.. till next time...Happy stitchen trails........:) Yee Haw!!!

African crocheted motif

2011-07-07T19:21:00.000-07:00

Howdy, just stopping in to say Hey. I've been busy as usual, but just wanted to stop in post about my little motif that I crocheted. I think it turned out really great! What do you think? It's an African crocheted motif. I know the colors may be weird,but that's the only ones I had available to try. If you want the pattern let me know I will try to post it.

Hello Sweet Summer time!!!!

2011-06-04T11:09:00.001-07:00

Howdy blogger pals.......Hope all of you are doing great! Be back soon for some updates!!!! so stay tuned...

Just another button company!!!

2011-05-11T18:30:00.000-07:00

Howdy Blogger pals! hope your doing great for a Wednesday...course it's almost Thursday.
Just thought I would ask all you stitcher's out there if you have heard or seen buttons from "Just Another Button Company". I had seen them before and didn't realize it. While stopping for a ball of DMC pearl cotton I needed to finish a project I'm working on for my wonderful sisters birthday. I came across these buttons! absolutely fabulous!!! I purchased one to take the place of something on the project, I won't say what, but I will post photos of it soon. If your a stitcher and need something great to add to your project, then go over and visit them, here is the link, they also have a blog. I love how vivid the colors are.
http://justanotherbuttoncompany.com
http://www.justanotherbuttoncompany.blogspot.com

It's May already!!! & Paper bag swap

2011-05-04T19:46:00.000-07:00

Howdy!....hope all of you are doing well! Just dropping in to say Hello. Over to the right I have the link for Snickerdoodle dreams. I have joined a "paper bag swap". We have to send 2 fat quarters, a skein of DMC floss and what ever other kind of things we want. It can be buttons, ribbon, rick rack, scrapbook supplies. My swap partner will then make what ever she wants with the things I send to her and visa versa....we then send back and get a great surprise. Can't wait to see the outcome. I haven't sent my stuff yet, I don't have mine all put together yet.
I had signed up for a swap with Country Pleasures for the May apron swap, but I never heard anything. Sue if your out there let me know OK!
More later!

I really miss blogging & a Prairie point tip from my sister!

2011-04-07T19:24:00.000-07:00

Just thought I would drop in and say a few things....first off I really miss blogging...and I hope to some time get back here. I have just finished stitching a pillow project that I hope to share. I have tons of other stuff I want to do also. Have you girls ever tried to make Prairie points, well visit this website on how to make them without buying a tool. Here is the link http://sewtakeahike.typepad.com/sewtakeahike/2011/01/super-easy-continuous-prairie-points-a-tutorial.html

My fabulous sister says to instead of making this with material first, make one with paper, I did since I wasn't sure of myself to try on material. If you mess up it's just paper, and besides I like the practice.
I also have a question for all you embroiders out there. Have any of you ever stitched on anything other than muslin? I think I'm going to try my hand at stitching on something other than muslin (checkered material) to see how it comes out. So stay tuned, I will let you know. Thats all for now girls! Drop me a few lines I would love to hear from some of you out there in blog land.
Happy trails....

Another great giveaway!!!

2011-03-01T18:42:00.000-08:00

Just need to say go on over to Pleasant Home, she has a wonderful giveaway!!!
WIN a AccuQuilt GO! Baby and 3 dies! http://www.pleasant-home.com/

Prayers and Blessings....Sandy

Bare with me as I change my blog around

2011-02-26T19:32:00.000-08:00

Just a note to say if your here checking me out...bare with me as I change my blog around...it's like furniture rearranging....I never really like it...but I just go with it....know what I mean jelly beans...OH!!! also found a great blog I had forgotten about...here is the link, and I'm also adding to my list....
http://thenoblewife.blogspot.com/

Prayers and Blessings.........Sandy

Prairie Flower farm giveaway!

2011-02-23T20:34:00.000-08:00

Hello, just a quick not to say that I was out in blog land ...Prairie flower farm has a giveaway!!! you know how I love giveaways!!! go on over and check it out.

http://prairieflowerfarm.blogspot.com/

Some day I will return.....

2011-01-17T19:46:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to drop a note. I've been so busy....I will return someday....I have been working on some stitching projects. I will update soon. Hope all of you are staying warm and dry!!!

Christmas Memories!

2010-12-26T08:43:00.000-08:00

Good day to all of you. I hope that you had a JOYful and BLeSSeD Christmas! I spent time with my Brother's family and our MOM. We watched a movie, had good conversation, A wonderful meal. I'm so blessed! My niece's received new Kitties from Santa. They are so sweet!

My youngest niece...Sydney!!!! She is a sweetie!!

Have a good Day!!!

Patience & Prayer & Christmas Music

2010-12-14T18:31:00.000-08:00

Howdy! just thought I would drop a few lines and let you all know, (those that follow this blog) that I do plan to come back some time. I started a full time job last week!!!! Yippee!!!!! finally after 21 months of unemployment, and several part time jobs. Lots and lots of prayer.....!!!This job will only last for 6 months, but I'm hopeful!!!!
Those that think this country isn't in a mess, just talk to me and I will fill you all in on all the hundreds of jobs I've applied to...all the many turn downs, no call backs...My hope is that all who are seeking employment find something soon.
I have some Christmas crafts that I need to try to sell, but I haven't had time to post them on this blog. I do hope I can do that soon, but it's probably too late.
Later....Enjoy a little bit of Christmas music. I will add more when I get a chance.

It's been a while AGAIN!!!

2010-11-30T19:43:00.000-08:00

This is just a quick hello to all you bloggers out there......I will report back when I have more time to write....I"m working 3 part time jobs so I'm really busy........stay warm.........I'll be back later.....

Prayers and Blessings!!!

Sandy

Quilt show in Houston

2010-11-08T16:02:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to stop in and say a quick hello to you all. I haven't be able to blog much lately, my schedule is crazy, but it looks as though I haven't even been missed one bit. But on I go. This past Saturday I went to the Houston Quilt show. What a wonderful quilt show it was. Even though this year I wasn't able to purchase any thing I sure made up for it in looking and taking in all the wonderful new fabric lines, patterns, all the beautiful projects, stitchery and so on. I seen Alex Anderson in person, visited Shabby fabrics booth, Moda bake shop...many others whoa! what a day it was....and I'm adding the Scrappy Appleyard to my new favorite place! http://thescrappyappleyard.com/
Happy Quilting and Stitching!!!!!

Fall/Halloween painted project treasures....

2010-10-07T20:49:00.000-07:00

Howdy everyone, Hope you all are doing well!!! Guess I haven't been missed one bit.....no comments on where I am or anything...geeze!
Anyway I've been quite busy....I'm working 2 part time jobs now and I'm very busy...but I finally made a slide show of my treasured Decorative painted fall/Halloween items I've painted over the years. I started taking Decorative painting classes in 1987. This is only some of the my treasures. Hope you enjoy looking at them. The Scarecrow gourd I'm thinking of making some and selling them. Let me know what you think!

Stitching Project Fillers...are you with me on this.........

2010-09-14T14:10:00.000-07:00

Howdy! Hope everyone is doing great! I'm copying what Anne from Bunny Hill is doing, "fillers" but mine is project related, here are some of my many projects I've been working on.....
I may have posted this before but here it is again....I purchased this long ago..with hopes of quilting it for a pillow. I am working on it slowly. I wish now I would have just machine quilted it and been done with it. My sister could probably use this in her newly decorated living room. Who knows she may end up with it.

Hot pad in the works.........(don't look at my bad stitching and corners not being matched)

Crocheted pillow projects......(hey what happened to my font)....

Not sewn together yet..but I'm trying to master a pinwheel block....wish me luck.....I'll need it!

I'm sure I could get loads of comments if I ask how many of you out there have projects that could go on into infinity........however long that is.........in the mean time....I'll keep chugging away and maybe someday I'll catch up!

Yipee!!!

2010-08-31T19:31:00.000-07:00

Well it may not be a big deal, but to me it is...I managed to make my very own Header for my blog. how does it look?

Have you been busy as me!

2010-08-30T14:42:00.000-07:00

Hi and Happy Monday! hope your all are doing great! Me I've been really busy lately and haven't had time to post. But I wanted to take a minute and say Hi and hope your doing great! Here is another great blog I ran into. Go on over and check it out.
http://saturdayfinds.blogspot.com/

Love this blog...Bee in my bonnet

2010-08-15T19:17:00.000-07:00

Go on over and check it out.........Hope your week is terrific!!!

Happy Friday!!!!

2010-08-13T07:56:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday!!!! Everyone.....Hope your Friday is terrific and your weekend is spectacular!
I'm off to get some maintenance done on my truck. (wish me luck on that one). And I may be meeting my fabulous sister for lunch today!!!yipppee...More later...gotta run for now..

Barks and growls...and miss my Tia girl

2010-07-28T15:52:00.000-07:00

By request of my friend Audra, I'm posting updated pictures of the puppies. So with that being said I have taken some more photos of the puppies. They have really gotten big and are barking some and starting to growl. They even are starting to hear my voice. They are so precious! When the time comes to sell them it's going to be hard to say goodbye. But I still have them for a while longer.

This first photo is an older one, they still had there eyes closed, but they all seem to like to sleep on their back.

Picture taking isn't my specialty..........

And the little suckers won't be still for a picture.....

Cutie patootie...........

This one below is the runt........isn't he sweet..........he's very tiny.........he's just like his daddy.......

This last post is dedicated to my Blue Healer that went missing last week. She had an injury some time ago and slowly lost her sight. She went missing last week, I have looked for her and also posted an add for missing animals. I did even post one in my neighborhood,but some mean person took my sign down. I put up 2 more, but so far they haven't removed them.

Tia was my go outside and chase a ball kinda dog...go to the pond and jump in, and swim. She loved to chase squirrels and birds. She would roll over and expect a belly rub. She was such a good hearted animal.

I really miss you miss Tia!

Precious puppies!

2010-07-07T19:26:00.000-07:00

Here are my pictures of my Lucy's precious puppies. They where born on July 1st. They are so tiny they fit in my hand. Mom Lucy is Rat Terrier and Pop Hank is Rat Terrier and Chihuahua.

Look at this little guy....he is sleeping so good........isn't he just adorable!

Look at those tiny little paws..and toes nails........soft little paw pads....Gods creation.......wonderful!

Happy 4th of July!!!! Table scape

2010-07-02T12:08:00.000-07:00

I hope that everyone has a Happy 4th of July! I put together a small table scape.

Hot pad,coasters and Crocheted throw

2010-06-29T08:33:00.000-07:00

Happy Tuesday!!! hope everyone is having a good start to their week so far. Well here is the finished projects that I made for my sister, I know it's late but hey at least I'm posting them. Now don't look too close at my sewing it's not good at all, my measurment was off when I did the quilting on the hot pad, so it turned out to be way off center. Thats what happens when you sew on both one side thats lined up and one thats not, and I put the flower on the side thats not lined up. oh well, life goes on..........The hot pad and the coasters where so easy to sew up. I plan on making more of them. First time sewing ric rack...what a challenge that was....

These coasters are good for a glass that has a round bottom. The coaster opens up so that you can sit the bottom of the glass in the coaster. Not sure if that makes sense.

And last but not least my crocheted throw that I made a long time ago. I seen where Anne from Bunny Hill is crocheting a stripped throw. Here is my version. Yellow's, Brown's, Green's, Blue's, Red's, Purple's. My throw of many colors.......finished off with a ruffle edge.

And something I read on Cottage Farm villa......so true..........take the time to see all the beauty that surrounds you each day..!!!! So true!!! I'm reminded of this when I go to visit my Father in-law at the Alzheimer's home. So many elderly folks there who where once vibrant hard working citizens. Now they sit/lay trapped so to speak. It really makes me think about things more.......I enjoy all the little things in life........Have a blessed day!

Happy Friday! and a sneak peak on a secret project

2010-06-18T08:06:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday to you all!!!! This will be a short post. Just thought I would post about a quick secret project I stitched up yesterday. The project is for my fabulous sister. Last month was her birthday! (May 12th) so I have been collecting things to gift to her. Well I decide to make a few things also, and these projects where so fast to sew up you wouldn't believe it. Here is a sneak peak at the fabric I used. Can't show you the project until next week, cause I'm giving her "belated" birthday gifts to her on Sunday.

After seeing how quickly these projects stitched up, I will diffidently be stitching up more of them in the future.
Happy craft trails....and have a terrific weekend!!!!

Garden Talk and It's been a while!

2010-06-14T09:34:00.000-07:00

I know it's been a while since my last post, but I'm sure you all out there haven't missed me because you have all kinds of other blogs to visit. Anyway I have been quite busy and just haven't had time to post. I am trying to still find a full time job. And my father-in law is being moved to an Alzheimer facility. So I've been rather busy.

Today I'm just going to post about my "little" garden. Normally in this space I put flowers. But I decided this year I would put in some vegetables and give it a try. Well it's really too shaded in this space but here are my pictures of my little garden.

A few tomatoes, I already used a green one cut up into my fried squash. If you've never had that give it a try.Here is what I did.

My recipe for fried summer squash

All I did was cut up summer squash, (zucchini, and yellow squash) cut up a green tomato, cut up a red potato, seasoned to taste, I used a variety of seasonings. I then put flour, and I learned a really good trick, I had a package of hush puppy mix, the kind that has onion flavorings, I took a couple of spoon fulls and added that to my dry mixture, along with a little cornmeal. dumped all this into the bowl and then sauté some onion and a little garlic in the pan then pan fried all the squash, green tomato, red potato until brown. Sure was good!

Look at the cute little cucumber!!!! I have a lot of blooms on the cucumber vines, I do hope I have some. See all those other vines, I have so many coming up because normally I have flowers in this space.

Green bean vines....

More green bean vines....

Herbs....also my grass needs to be cut....add it to my list...

Until next time.........

The Painted Garden

2010-05-27T14:27:00.000-07:00

Ok I must post about this blog I found again! The painted garden. I love this ladies work! I am also a painter and always admire someone's else work. Her art work of her flowers is fabulous!

Also a big Texas Thank you to Sew ritzy~titzy for sending me a pattern I admired on her blog. Thanks Dawn, Love ya to stitches!!!

Make it- love it website

2010-05-26T13:03:00.000-07:00

Today while in blog land I ran across what I think is a great little handy website. I liked the tutorial about the cake baking tips. Not that I'm going to be baking a cake anytime soon, but who knows, one can always use useful tips. I also added a link to this website on my sidebar.
Hope you all are having a great "hump" day!

Heavenly Father,

Sometimes when I think about what the future might hold, I slip into worry. I forget that You have a plan for my life, and that You are trustworthy beyond my wildest imagination. Thank You for both the good days and the hard days ahead, and thank You that You have a good future in store for me.

Amen!

Inspiration to help others

2010-05-19T14:54:00.000-07:00

I hope all of you are doing great this fine Wednesday. I'm holding my own. I've been having lots of trials in my life. I do have to say there is a silver lining under those dark clouds. Last week at Between job Ministry, I helped pray for a young mans, girlfriends Grandmother, what an awesome thing to be able to do for someone whom I don't know or will probably never see again. Then today I had a good chat with an older man who was thankful that I gave him some good ideas on how to make his dream of owning a barbeque business happen. This all reminds me of the book that I'm reading. It's called Living God's Way. Here is an excert from the book. I will probably post some things from the book from time to time.

The Inner Circle

The Proverb tells us, "As iron sharpens iron, so people can improve each other" (Proverbs 27:17) One of the best tools for sharpening our character is to seek out accountability and encouragement from other people.

Take a minute to prayerfully consider the relationship in your life. Is there someone whose wisdom you admire, someone you might want to ask to be you mentor?

Is there someone you'd like to take under your wings?

Do you think you have the kind of close friends who want to see you become your best?

Once you've taken stock of your relationships, think about what steps you might need to take next, and then take those steps, whether it's nurturing an existing friendship or seeking out new ones. Remember that God goes with you, and that the friendships He brings your way have the potential to make you spiritually stronger and sharper.

Be united with other Christians. A wall with loose bricks is not good. The bricks must be cemented together. Corrie Ten Boom.

What a wonderful message. I'm glad I could share this with you. Please let me know if this has helped anyone out there, I would love to know.

I haven't had much time to sew lately or even paint any thing. Some times the crafts have to take a back seat.

Happy Friday! Gourds and other jibberish!

2010-05-07T08:59:00.000-07:00

This may be a long post but here it goes! First off I'm having a good week for the most part, If any of you know me, I've had my struggles with unemployment and my home life has been a train wreck, for the last 14 months. I have been trying to find full time work, and can't seem to get anything but a part time position. Let me just say that this week I have had a really good face to face panel interview with a good company. And on Thursday of this week I had a really really good phone interview with another terrific company. My prayer everyday is that all that is affected by unemployment, will soon recover and find new opportunities elsewhere.

On another note! I have quite a Gourd collection. I grew some a few years ago and I really love to craft with Gourds. I really love to paint on them, they make a fantastic painting surface. Here is one I painted a few years ago.

More details in this photo.

But now I'm so sad, I went out to my cage that I keep all my gourds in and found that something has been eating a hole in every one of my gourds. What ever it was chewed 1 hole in each gourd. I'm so angry!

I only have 11 gourds that I can paint on now, some of the came from my sister, they had a huge field of them. It's funny how they have 1 hole in them. They may not even be fit to make a bird house out of. I'm assuming it was a rat or mouse that did this.

Gotta find me some more gourds, anyone out there know of anyplace I can get more gourds from please let me know. They will have to be cheap!

Also I received my tote bag from my tote bag swap partner that lives in Australia. Thanks Jeanette for the great bag! The bag is actually blue not purple. It has fantastic applique on it. ok I must go for now. Happy brush trails!

Happy Monday!

2010-04-26T10:54:00.000-07:00

Howdy! I hope all of you had a good weekend. It went by to fast for me. I had to work on Saturday at my part time job. I have to take in all the extra hours I can get these days. I'm still looking for a full time job and that is a full time thing in itself. I just went to a few blogs for a visit and ran across a giveaway at my friend at the Prairie Flower farm. She is giving away a book by Beth Moore (So long Insecurity) Love Beth Moore!

I have been busy as a beaver trying to finish my tote bag for my tote bag swap I signed up for on Snickerdoodle dreams. My deadlilne is fast approaching and I have to get it mailed before May 1st. I only have a few things to do to it. I won't post a picture of it until it has arrived to Jeannette in Australia. Can't wait to see what I get in return. Getting back to sewing reminds me that I have so many projects lined up to do. I have seen so much new pretty fabic out there lately.

Do any of you out there know anything about roses? I purchased a rose bush quite some time ago, planted it, it only bloomed very little at first, then when it did it bloomed pink roses, now this year it has bloomed like crazy and the blooms are dark dark burgandy. How crazy is that! Any way let me know if any of you out there has the answer. Here is a picture of it.

Also had this for supper the other night, was it ever yummy!

Taco Salad!

Last but not least, my Iris's are blooming.

Hope you have a blessed week. :)

How does your garden grow.

2010-04-14T10:47:00.000-07:00

Wow a week goes by quick. I didn't realize I hadn't posted since last Wednesday. I just haven't had much time to post lately. I am enjoying Spring so much this year, even though I'm not planting many flowers,but I am going to put in a small garden. (wish me luck on that one). My knockout roses are really pretty this year, and so far the deer have left them alone.

Of course miss Tia has to come out of her dog house to get in the picture taking. She just wanted a belly rub. (Incase your wondering Tia is blind in one eye) She is such a sweet dog. She's my buddy when ever I'm outside working in the yard or going to the pond. She still trys to chase a ball, even though she can't see it very well.

This Flower I purchased last year on the clearance rack at Loew's (only a 1$) I bought 2 of them and the both are doing so well this year. I wish now I would have gotten more of them. But they where so close to kicking the bucket that I only wanted to take chances on 2 of them. Picture below is what they are.

This past Saturday I went to the Bluebonnet Festival. It was so crowded. All the wild flowers where so gorgeous, the bluebonnets where spectacular!

I've just got to get busy on my bag swap project, I haven't even started on it yet. I'm so excited, my swap partner lives in Australia.

Happy trails!

(just felt like saying that)

A little Header change?

2010-04-07T19:41:00.001-07:00

A little change to the blog Header. Let me know how you like it. Please comment!

Bunny collection

2010-04-05T19:33:00.000-07:00

My bunny (or rabbit) collection. I figured I would post about them before I put them away for next year. I have more in my bathroom of all places. I really love my bunnies.

(Picture below)

The big one in the middle and the two on the out side (ends) where made by Gerry. There is one that I crocheted years ago, and one that I purchased at a craft show, he is made out of a hobnail bedspread.

Here is the big bunny by herself. This one is one of my favorite. It was sewn by a very dear lady (Gerry) that is no longer here, ( I really miss her). Gerry was excellent at sewing.

Easter Blessings!

2010-04-02T09:29:00.000-07:00

May you all have a Blessed Easter!

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that who shall ever believeth in Him should not parish, but have ever lasting life.

John 3:16

YES it finally worked!

2010-03-31T19:27:00.001-07:00

Pardon me while I decide on a new background!

2010-03-31T19:12:00.000-07:00

I like to change my blog background, but when you can't the get one you like to work, what is one to do. Please bare with me while I figure it out.

Warrenton/Round Top Antiques fair!!!!!

2010-03-25T08:19:00.000-07:00

Whoo Hoo!! Can't wait for this weekend. It's Warrenton/Round Top Antiques Fair/market. What a great place to get away with family for a day of shopping till we drop at all the Antiques/Junk that us girls just love. Can we go now.......just gotta get there and dig for stuff....:)

(Oh and I'm saying now Friday March 26 is my Birthday! And I'm not telling my age.)

Prayer for someone I don't know and Heart to Heart with Holley

2010-03-22T17:39:00.000-07:00

I thought I would post about this blog I discovered from Day Spring devotions! The email read "How can we walk through life's rain with you? Now that really caught my eye, seeing, I'm going through some rough patches in my life right now. I had previously read an email from a (BJM person) Between Job Ministry who is having alot of trouble in her life, She wrote that there was no apparent hope left. Well I know for a fact that we all go through trials. Well all I know that I could do for this person was to send an email to Day Spring devotions and pray for her. I did let her know that I did this. I just felt I needed to post about this today. I also added Holley's blog on my blog list. Also needed to say Thanks to Linda Stubbs from Prairie flower farm, I get such spiritual energy from her blog! Thanks also to Sue from Country Pleasures for your comments.
My prayer for Elizabeth Hunt (whom I don't know) is Thank you Father, for using trails to refine us until we shine with the glory of Your Son. The trails of life act on us like wind, waves, and sand act on beach glass. Trails wear off our sharpness and dull our glittering pride. Our trails and crosses point us to Christ and His cross. Embrace us in the warmth of Your protective love, O Savior, and let us meet the challenges of each day with confidence in Your presence and protection. Amen!

DIY Dish (WIN a Sewing or Embroidery Machine!)

2010-03-21T20:02:00.000-07:00

http://www.thediydish.com/blog/

I'm so glad I stumbled onto this website a while back. I hope I win one of the sewing machines, I could really use a new one. Go to their blog and watch their first video on the (felt)cake pin cushion. I also have their button on my sidebar.

Blog Frog

2010-03-17T15:04:00.000-07:00

Just to let all of you know, I've joined the Blog Frog community. Let me know if you've joined, or you are planning to. Hope you all are have a wonderful Pre-Spring day!

YippEE!! Spring is a comin!

2010-03-11T12:07:00.000-08:00

I'm feeling Spring-eeee!!!!

Ok I know this has nothing to do with my Spring post, but I keep forgetting to post about this. My wonderful mom gave me these glasses. I had told her about this cute little flower cart that I've had for years. I got the bright idea that this cart could use some of those vintage glasses in it. I wonder if that is what the little cart was for? Any one out there have a clue about that. Please let me know. The glasses with the geraniums on them go so well with the flower cart. Way to go Mom! you rock!

Can't remember what this is, but it blooms a red lily.

Plum tree is loaded with blooms also.

My Hollyhock is coming along nicely.

This spirea bush is loaded with tiny beautiful blooms.

March is National craft month!

2010-03-08T09:23:00.000-08:00

Well March is National craft month. The button at my side bar will take you to a sewing business website. I would love it if some of you would let me know what crafts you are currently or plannning to work on. I would love to post about it. I need to get busy again with projects myself.

This picture is of the cat I've been feeding. Not sure where she came from, she just appeared. She stays in our building out back. She has become really friendly, but she doesn't like to be held, or picked up. She will let me pet her. I call her Katie.
Have a fabulous day!

From snow to Spring?

2010-02-28T12:14:00.000-08:00

Well last week it's snowed a little bit. Really hard to believe it in the south. Miss P didn't like it all. It melted as soon as it hit the ground.

Well I don't know about you all, but for me I'm so ready for Spring. I don't think I've ever been colder in my entire life, as I've been this winter. My pansies did ok this winter. This one of my many favorite flowers.

I think these above are Jonquils. I dug them up from a lake house, the owner just wanted to get rid of them. I really love them. Some of God's fabulous creations. These tiny flowers have those tiny green dots on each pedel. How beautiful is that!

These are some sort of violets. I've had them for a very very long time. I moved them from my previous home. They have a very special meaing to me. They came from an Aunt by marriage who had a great green thumb. They make great borders for flower beds. They multiply.

And on another note, I'm puzzled by the fact that I get visitors on my blog but no one leaves comments. Is it the fact that I'm boring you all to death or you just don't feel comfortable leaving a comment. Even a "hello" would do. Please don't be shy. Or let me know what you want to see here on this blog. I know your saying I can get better material on other blogs. Well if you feel that way let me know. I want to improve my blog. So leave me a comment and let me know. And please no negative comments, all positive!

Prayers and Blessings

Sandy

Random thoughts.

2010-02-24T08:56:00.000-08:00

I know it's been awhile since my last post. I do however have several things to post about but not much time. I am currently sitting at the Chevrolet dealer getting my truck worked on. I was up late last night taking an assesment test for a full time purchasing job. (Pray for me that it all goes well and I at least get an interview) I really need a full time job. I will be moving in the future, so a secure job is very much needed.
On another note I met a new co-worker at my part time job and she has an inspirational story about her sister. I will be posting about this in the future. I've got to get busy on some projects again. I hope all of you are doing well out there in blog land. More later!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!

2010-02-14T07:10:00.000-08:00

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

HERE'S HOPING ALL OF YOU OUT THERE HAVE A FABULOUS DAY!

A SPECIAL THANKS GOES OUT TO MY TERRIFIC SISTER FOR SENDING ME A BOX OF CHOCOLATE!

MAY GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU WITH ALL THE LOVE YOU DESIRE.

Jewelry pouch bags....off to the Jewelry show they go!

2010-02-10T09:12:00.000-08:00

One of my co-workers (Diane) I work with on my pt job does jewelry shows. She's having one on Thursday and ask me to bring some of my pouches so she could sell them for me. Wish me luck!

More jewelry pouches.........

Off to the Jewelry show they go.........!

Have a fabulous weekend what ever your doing!

2010-02-05T19:58:00.000-08:00

I know it's a little late for "Happy Friday" but anyway I wish all of you an excellent weekend. With that in mind a dear friend sent me this link to this website. I want to share it with all of you. I have checked out some of it but not all of it. It has some really good inspirational messages, and lots of other things so go over and check it out and see how great it is. In the future my dear sweet sister will be posting here along with me. Can't wait for that.

http://wandascountryhome.com/

Instructions for making flower on crocheted hat.

2010-01-29T18:31:00.000-08:00

Ok lets try this. Here are the instructions for making that little flower thats on the crocheted hat. I hope to see some that you all make out there.

Make some circles out of paper. You can use any size. Then cut your circles out. You can cut 4, 5, or 6 circles. Depends how you want your flower to look.

After you have your circles cut out, fold circle in half.

Then fold circle in half a second time.

Stitch a gathering stitch at what I call the bottom of the peddle.

Gather up the stitches at the bottom and sewn it so that it doesn't come apart.

All the peddles sewn together.

Finished flower. Now I'm not that crazy about this flower now that I've taken a picture of it. But you can see what you can do with this little flower. You could also layer smaller flower peddles instead of the yo yo's. And of course you can also make a covered button for the center.

Layered peddle flower with yo yo center.

Instructions for making flower on crocheted hat and Link for crocheted hat

2010-01-28T21:17:00.000-08:00

I have gotten a request to give out the info for the flower thats on the crocheted hat and the crocheted hat pattern.
For some reason I can't get the link to work for the Hat pattern. So all I can do for now is tell you that the pattern came from Lion brand yarn company web site. It's pattern 743 Ribbed Scarf and Brimmed Hat.
For the flower pattern, the only thing I can do at the moment is I can email it to you, I have it written in Microsoft Word. This is the only way I can do this (until I figure something else out). Please leave me a comment with your email address if you want the flower pattern.

Good morning! Joy In Every Day!

2010-01-26T08:00:00.000-08:00

Good morning! I finally found some time to post before I go off to my little pt job. Tia looks so peaceful here in the morning. I'm still trying to get over my cold. Thanks to all who posted and wished me well wishes!

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

When it was really cold here awhile back, I decided I needed a hat. Well I finally finished it! This was a free pattern online. I had to modify the size because I didn't have the crochet hook that the pattern called for, but it all worked out in the end. It fits my head, and covers my ears just enough. I hadn't crocheted in years. What a fun project.

Flower that I made to go on the hat.

Sick!

2010-01-21T16:18:00.000-08:00

Well it finally happened! I got sick. Guess I have a nasty cold! Sore throat. Hope everyone else out there is staying well. I also know that I haven't been posting. Just a little busy lately. I hope to be back into posting more.

2010-01-14T19:06:00.000-08:00

Hello and I hope everyone is doing great. Sorry I haven't been able to post in while, but I've been a little busy. I am working on a secret project that I'm hoping to publish.

But I also want to send up special prayers for those in Haiti:

We Thank you father for the blessings you have poured out on our land, please help those in Haiti recover from this horrible ordeal. Strengthen those who are going over to help and give them spiritual guidance when they see all the pain and suffering in that country. We ask this in Jesus name Amen!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

2010-01-02T11:37:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year! I hope is that everyone has a New Year full of Gods Grace, Love, Happiness, Dreams fullfilled, & Inspirations.

Baking after Christmas who would have thought!

2009-12-26T12:11:00.000-08:00

What does one do when one is bored to tears! Bake!!! I didn't bake at all this Christmas, I really missed it. I had 2 lonely apples begging to be made into something, I don't have any sweets here, so I made a homemade Apple pie! Sure is good, sorry you missed it!

Pie! yumo!

My niece's cat, Sadie trying to sleep. Silly cat opens drawers and climbs in and sleeps. Last Christmas we went to the animal shelter and got her.

Dedication to my Dad at Christmas time!

2009-12-23T18:16:00.000-08:00

I'm going to dedicate this post to my wonderful Dad! He has been gone since 1995. He really got into Christmas. He was like a big kid. He would open his presents and them sit them aside, we would all be wondering what he got that he didn't show us. He really made the most at Christmas for us kids. I think it's because he had it so hard when he was growing up and he didn't want his kids to be with out. What else can I say he was a wonderful man! I miss him everyday! His favorite Christmas song was Silent Night. And one of his favorite singers was Johnny Cash. As you can hear I did add that song to my playlist. It's for you Dad, I hope your looking down on us!
To all of you out there in blog land, I don't know any of you but I'm blessed that you visit my blog.

Merry Christmas!!!!!!Many blessings to you all!!!

This is mom and dad long ago. Not sure what year this was, but they sure did take a great photo together, except for the tree lite blurr.

Isn't this a great Christmas decorating item. It's a little large for my small tree, I just put it here until I figure out what to do with it. I think maybe next year I'll put it on a wreath.

I needed a give for a dear friend, so I decided to make not only a jewelry pouch, but also a tea and sugar packet holder and a purse size tissue holder. I thought the matching set was a great idea. She really loved it!

2009-12-21T08:20:00.000-08:00

This is going to be a really quick post. I didn't sell very many of my jewelry pouches, actually only 3. So I'm blessed and Thankful for that. I think it was just too late to be selling anything crafty. Hope everyone has a great Monday.

Jewelry pouch bags, they make great gifts!!!

2009-12-16T15:38:00.001-08:00

Howdy! I hope everyone is doing great. I've been busy as a one armed man in a fighting match! I had my part time work (Soma intimates) Christmas party on Sunday. So not having a full time job, I had to think of something to do with out spending much money. We could only spend $10. Well that was easy. so I went to TJ Maxx, got a really cute jewelry dish, ($3.99) So then I had a plan to make a jewelry pouch. I found the pattern online. so I made one. When Kellye opened up her gift from me, everyone really liked what I had made. Then they insisted that I make more of them so Diane could sell them at her jewelry shows. She said make some by Wednesday of this week and I'll see if I can sell some for you. So between working part time ( more hours because our stock person is gone) and trying to find a full time job, then having to make some of these bags. Well I did it! They turned out great. I took them to Diane today for her jewelry party tonight. Guess I'll find out how I did on Thursday.

All my jewelry pouch's. I was only able to make 9 of them. It was alot of work, but I did it. Whoo Hoo!!!

My Santa with his sleigh of toys. Painted by me. Another treasured thing. The class I took way back when was taught by Jackie Spell. She's a wonderful decorative artist and teacher.

My little tree. I've had this tree for years. Thought I would put it up again this year to save money. (instead of going and buying a real tree). After I look at this picture, it seems as though there is alot of ornaments on it, but there really isn't. One of my treasured Christmas thing is the elves climbing up the ladder. (see them at the bottom right) Sorry the picture isn't really good. Most things are hand crafted. Some painted by me.

Cookie Cutter Swap Goodies!

2009-12-08T12:18:00.001-08:00

A Good Day! Here is what I received from my Cookie Cutter swap partner. Thanks Tammy I love my goodies! And Thanks Sue for hosting the swap. It was fun. I received ginger bread cookie cutters, recipe cards, dish towels, ginger bread man pick, and a hand made greeting card.

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. 2 Corinthians 13:14

2009-12-07T19:51:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to post about my Pasta Fagioli soup I made last Friday. While I was trying to post the recipe I used, we had a power outage. So here is the recipe.
I received my package from my swap partner for the cookie cutter swap. I will be posting about it.

Pasta Fagioli

2 stalks of celery chopped

1 onion chopped

3 cloves of garlic minced

2 teaspoons dried parsley

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

salt to taste

(I also added fresh ground black pepper)

1- 14.5 oz can chicken broth

2 medium tomatoes peeled and chopped

(I used 1 can of tomatoes)

1 8 oz can tomato sauce

1/2 cup uncooked spinach pasta

(I used Whacky Mac veggie shaped pasta)

1 15 oz can cannellini beans with liquid

I added cut up chicked breast to mine.

I wanted some meat in my soup.

In large pan over medium heat cook celery, onion,

garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, Red pepper & salt

until onion is translucent, I then add,my cut up chicken

I put in my garlic at the last so that it wouldn't

get too brown. Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes,

tomato sauceand simmer low for 15 to 20 minutes.

Add pasta and cook 1o minutes.

( I cooked my pasta seperate then added in)

Add undrained beans and mix well.

Heat through, serve warm.

Sprinkle with Parmeasan cheese.

I served mine with toasted french bread and a salad

with Tuscan Italian dressing.

It was really good!

Snow flurries in Texas?

2009-12-04T10:49:00.000-08:00

Happy Friday! Yes it's true we have snow flurries in Texas. How bazzar is that! Well I'll take what we get. I will post more photos if I can get better ones. It's been doing this on and off all morning,but not enough to stick. As I look out my window it is really coming down. What a way to spend a Friday. And I think I will go and make some Pasta Fagiloi soup. With some good bread and maybe some salad. I'll have it for supper. YUMO!

Joy in Every Day!

2009-12-03T09:18:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone! Hope all of you are doing great. I've been busy and sometimes it's hard to get a moment to post to this blog. I'm anxiously waiting for my package in the mail. I joined the Cookie cutter swap that Sue had going on at Country Pleasures. I got my package off, so it should be arriving to it's destination soon.

May the God of hope fill you with all the joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

Dear Lord Jesus, let the joy within me touch others with Your Light. Amen

Have a Blessed Thanksgiving!!!

2009-11-25T13:20:00.001-08:00

Hope everyone has a Blessed and Thankful Thanksgiving!!!

Sweet gifts from blog friends! I'm truly Blessed!

2009-11-23T08:24:00.001-08:00

Howdy all! Just thought I would post about what I won from Country Pleasures. Sue sent me the sweetest card along with a pin to wear, dish towels, & cookie cutter. Love my gifts! Thanks Sue! You made my day:)

In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps. Proverbs 16:9

2009-11-20T15:26:00.000-08:00

Hello and Happy Friday! It's been another rough week, but I'm not letting the devil win.
I was blessed this week by being able to take a "free" pillow class at It's a Stitch. What a fabulous class it was. The teacher is a quilter, teacher, and Bernina rep. The ladies where so nice, and they gave us the pillow form as a gift. I really love the Bernina 830 I used, what a great machine. Actually the machine did all the work.
Hope you all have a terrific weekend!

From my Portals of Prayer book:
You hurled me into the deep, into the very heart of the seas, and the currents swirled about me: all Your waves and breakers swept over me. Jonah 2:3

Thank you, Father, for using our trials to refine us until we shine with the glory of your Son. Amen!

2009-11-16T20:25:00.000-08:00

This is a little project that I'm working on. I've had this square for quite some time, I don't ever remember where I got it from, but I know that it is old, I thinks some of the material that was used is feed sacks. I'm hand quilting it and I will probably make a pillow out of it. I've had a request to do a giveaway, so I am thinking of doing one, I'm just not sure what it will be. So stay tuned.

Gooseberry patch giveaway!

2009-11-10T16:25:00.001-08:00

Ok calling all you Gooseberry patch gals out there. Go on over and check it out.

I've Won!!!! Yippee!!!!

2009-11-08T18:12:00.000-08:00

I must re-write my Post from Sunday. I got confused on what I won from Country Pleasures. It's a Thanksgiving gift.

I"m so incredibly thrilled to have won the Thanks Sue I appreciate it so much. You've made my day! I feel so blessed.

Morning Prayer Walk

2009-11-03T07:50:00.001-08:00

Good morning, I thought I would share this new thing I've started. I have never been one to be good with putting words together, making them flow and sound beautiful just has never been good for me to be able to convey. Yesterday as I walked to the pond, I decided that on Tuesday morning instead of reading my morning prayer before I turn on the computer, that I would take my Portal of Prayer book and take a walk to our Pond. Thats where I'm going to say my morning prayer and spend time with God. It's beautiful there and a great place to meditate on Gods word. Who knows maybe it will help me think of what I'm going to do in my next job, or just help me get through the day.

Dear Jesus, Thank you that no matter what the day brings, we have the comfort of Your tender love, forgiving grace, and comforting fellowship. Keep us strong in this knowledge and faith. Amen.

November already! Mini Wall quilt/hot pad

2009-11-02T14:57:00.001-08:00

Can't believe it's November already! Well I finished this little project I started a few weeks ago. It's one of the kits I purchased at the Houston Quilt show. This is my first mini wall quilt or hot pad. I found it to be really easy to do. I was scared of doing the binding but found an online tutorial that really explained how to do the binding. So I will be on to bigger quilted projects. I'm thinking I want to make a table runner. Possibly for Christmas. Guess I better get started. Any one wanting to give me some ideas on a Christmas table runner, please leave me a comment, I would love to hear from you.

2009-10-30T15:27:00.001-07:00

Hello and Happy Friday. I 've had a rough week but I'm looking up to the heavens and Thanking God. I visited Prairie Flower farm blog and it gave me such a lift that I needed! Thanks Linda! Go on over and visit Prairie Flower farm, she is having a 102nd post giveaway. (just click on the side bar picture)
I'm almost done with my little pot holder/mini quilt, so I will post pictures when I'm done.

Have a fabulous weekend! Happy Halloween

Another great giveaway!

2009-10-23T20:04:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday!!! Here is another great giveaway! As you can tell I love giveaways. It's my way of checking out new blogs. So go on over to Cynthia's cottage and leave her some blog love and check out her great blog. (I hope I win this one, it would be great to have that book, since I'm trying to figure out what to do in my kitchen). Have a terrific weekend!

2009-10-21T13:53:00.001-07:00

Quilt show Goodies! Here is what I found at the Houston quilt show last Saturday. 2 mini quilt, or hot pad kits, Towel stitchery (Crabapple hill), Lg bow tucks bag pattern, Table runner with stitchery pattern, Halloween material, Red material for Red work project, Buttons, and Cotton Batting. I really had a great time with Mom and my Sister. So much material, patterns, notions and what ever else a sewing/quilting person would need, you could find at the quilt show.

More Goodies! Found some more of the little tex Stitchery patterns. Hopefully someday I can make a quit out of these.

This is one of the little kits I found. It can be either a mini wall quilt or a hot pad. Right now I'm trying to figure out how I want my squares to lay out. If any of you have any ideas, I'm open to suggestions.

HO HO HO GIVEAWAY!!!!

2009-10-16T14:16:00.000-07:00

Hello. I hope everyone is having a fabulous Friday. I am blessed as always! Can't wait for Saturday to get here. We will be going to the Houston Quilt show, I'm so excited! But the main reason for this post is to let you in on the giveaway that is taking place over at Bella Vista. I came across this blog by way of Country Pleasures. So go on over and visit Bella Vista, don't forget to leave her a comment so you can be entered in the giveaway. Have a terrific weekend!

2009-10-09T07:53:00.000-07:00

Good morning! I haven't had much time to blog lately, I've started my part time job at Soma Intimates. It has been quite a challenge. Something totally different for me. Not sure where this will lead, but I'm greateful for the opportunity. It's raining cats and dogs here this morning, guess the cool front is moving through, course it's not going to be that cool. I'll take what ever we get. I have been trying to decide on how I want to finish that little stitchery project I posted a few post ago. I also am working on posting some of my pictures of the things I've painted, ( very proud of them by the way). Also can't wait for the International Quilt show. I will be going with my fabulous Mom and terrific sister! Lots of patterns, lots of quilts, lots of material and so on. Till next time, have a blessed Friday! :)

2009-10-03T18:10:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to say "THANKS" to all my vistors. I was so excited to learn that I had a visitor from Australia! How cool is that. I haven't had much time to blog lately, I started a part time job so I've been really busy with that. I stopped today after work at a little craft show at a church. Lots of really good crafts. I talked to a lady that I have purchased my crosses from, she's so friendly and actually remembered me. I don't think of myself as a memorable person. I feel as though I have a hard time connecting with people. We are gettting rain here today, so it could be one of those good craft days. I still need to put out some more fall decorations. Maybe on my next day off. Have a terrific weekend!

The sweetest gift and Round Top/Warrenton Treasures!

2009-09-29T09:57:00.000-07:00

My sweet sister gifted me with this fabulous blue jean purse. She has been making them and selling them for a while now. She really does a terrific job. The little pockets could hold a cell phone, or what ever else for storage. The inside is lined. The next photo is the back. Just simply marvelous! Let me know if anyone out there wants one!

Here is the back of this blue jean purse. Isn't it just the cutest thing!

Forgot to mention this last week. I've started making yo yo's to fill this glass jar. I have alot more to make, to fill this jar.

Here are my treasures from my trip to Round Top/Warrenton on Saturday. I had such a wonderful time with my wonderful sister and mom and my brothers mother in law. I didn't even spent alot of money which was great! I purchased a vintage apron, table runner, swan gourd, antique textile spools, and a chicken feeder, which I will use for a bird feeder. The textile spools I'm going to put my ribbon on for storage. I think they will look great on a shelf.

Many things to write about

2009-09-24T12:23:00.001-07:00

I believe this is my favorite time of year! I had one of those weeks where I couldn't get a thing accomplished! The job searching is becoming such a thorn in my side. I"m looking forward to this weekend, it's Round Top/Warrenton time, for those who don't know it's a huge Antique/Junk/craft thing thats held in Round Top/Warrenton Texas. This is only the beginning to all the fall bazzars, craft shows and what ever else...It's just simply the best time of year.
Also just need to say that I did have 8 followers, not sure why one dropped,but it kinda made me sad to know that somone doesn't want to follow me. Oh well life goes on. Thanks to those who are still on my follower list. This is what I've been up to this week besides job searching.

Shopped at moms again,but it's really hard to see the Rooster basket, and the Rooster recipe holder. But the linen's are fabulous! Thanks a-bunch mom, Love ya!

Well I've finished the stitching portion of this little pattern that my sweet sister drew. Many blessings to her, she and my nephew had a car accident this week, I wish them all my prayers and blessings that they continue to recover! But as for this little stitchery thing ,I'm not quite sure what it's going to be. Maybe a small wall hanging. What do you think? Let me know.

I have these great fall buttons. Got them last year at the Quilt show, but I'm not sure yet what I'm going to do with them. I tried making it my header but it's really big. If anyone has any idea's please let me know.

Fall has finally arrived, it's been cool here and raining, so yesterday I fixed stew and cornbread! It was good sorry you missed it! Today I checked the thermometer earlier today and it said 70, I can hardly believe it!

Finally caught the deer that been eating all my knockout roses, hibiscus. But if they mow down those canna lilies, I wouldn't care! Both of these are bucks, it's hard to tell.

Idly Hours Tea Room & Gifts

2009-09-16T16:08:00.001-07:00

Today I went for my last time to a place that a good friend and I have visited on several occasions. It's the oldest Tea Room/Gift shop in Cypress, Texas. The food is fabulous, so is the service. Stella, who is currently running it is going to close it at the end of this week. It was once ran by her mother and father who is European. I hope that this is not a trend and these lovely little places like this don't go away. Thanks Stella for such a wonderful place! Thank goodness Stella made a recipe book, I had to purchase one so I could make my favorite dessert, and some of the other fabulous recipes.

Such a quaint little place, I'm really going to miss this it.

Feeling a little down today...please someone perk me up!

2009-09-14T15:32:00.000-07:00

This weekend was "Winnie" weekend, for those who don't know it's an indoor/outdoor flea market. Antiques, junk, whatknots, plants, jewelry, and so on. So I went with friends, we had alot of fun, what would we do with out friends. Thanks Patsy and Julie! Also thanks to Vania of Fantasy Whispers blog who sent me seeds for a "night blooming jasmine bush" Thanks Vania, I received them! Caught a pretty butterfly on my marigolds. These things really did good this year.

The humming birds are coming around. Could never get a good shot at them.

Sparkles!!!!

2009-09-08T10:04:00.000-07:00

While blogging late Monday night I discovered a good little saying.

You have to look for the joy, look for the light of God that is hitting your life, and you will find sparkles you didn't know where there. (Barbara Johnson)

Isn't this so true, we get so bogged down, (I know I do) with all the bad stuff that we forget those little sparkles!

Hope your week started off terrific!

2009-09-05T09:09:00.000-07:00

Please excuse me while I feel the need to change the look of the blog. Fall is in the air! I'm also on the hunt for a more "customized banner/header" anyone with suggestions please feel free to comment and let me know.

Open House & Giveaways

2009-09-04T19:52:00.000-07:00

I'm posting late but hey at least I'm posting! I just wanted to post about a blog I just found and visited. She's having an "Open House" and a list of giveaways. You know giveaways...they are fabulous! All you need to do is click on the picture of her blog and follow her instructions on how to enter for the giveaways.

Hope everyone has a fabulous Labor day weekend!

Blessings to my sweet sister!

2009-09-02T17:31:00.001-07:00

Well it's hump day as we called it when I was employed. I attended BJM today which is (between jobs ministry) it's amazing how many people attend that each week. They are truly a blessing to everyone!
But I really need to say in my post today that my dear sweet sister has been sick. I'm sending up prayers for her that she gets better! (because we have to attend Round Top at the end of this month) and she's one of my favorite shopping buddies! Also just needed to say without her in my corner (along with mom) I don't know what I would do. So here's to the greatest most loving, kind, inspirational, Godly, sister there is! This pattern by the way was drawn by her, and I'm currently working on it! The picture is very light but hey I didn't have time to fix it.
Thanks to all of you who are starting to follow me on this blog. I really do love it! And hopefully some day my sweet sister will be blogging right along with me on the blog.

2009-08-31T16:36:00.000-07:00

I hope everyone's week is starting off great! Just need to comment on a blog I visited today. What an inspiration! She's only 12 years old and interested in quilting. I think thats great!
Go visit her at:
The Scrap Box

I also found lots of inspiration today while at Hobby Lobby. I love all the fall decorations! here is a sneak peek at what I will be working on in the future.

Prayers and Blessings!
Sandy :)

Last Friday in August!!

2009-08-28T14:20:00.000-07:00

Some more painting projects to add to my list. I have my wood cut and I'm ready to go. Some more really great things to paint for my kitchen.

Finally decided on just plain old black for my Kitchen "EAT" letters. I purchased several kinds of scrapbook paper and none of them seem to be just right.

My girl says...it's too hot let me back in....but she says have a fabulous weekend! Be safe and stay cool....I'm going in.....

Happy Monday!

2009-08-24T19:31:00.000-07:00

Whew! Got through another Hot Monday! I'll be glad when the cooler weather starts to pass this way.

I've added Farmhouse Country Style's giveaway to my sidebar, so go on over and check it out!

By the way Cinderberry stitches (Natalie Lymer) http://www.cinderberrystitches.typepad.com/ has the free Stitchers Angel project pattern up for download, so go on over and check her out also! (I've already downloaded mine) Can't wait to get started on it!

Love ya to stitches!!! Prayers and Blessings!

Sandy :)

Internet Explorer 8 problems

2009-08-20T19:54:00.000-07:00

I downloaded IE8. Now I'm having problems with my blog. Things are disappearing, like my background. My signature went back to being in a box. All which I'm hoping can be fixed. I had just read the article that talks about problems with IE8 and blogspot. I thought it couldn't happen to me....well it has...So if any of you out there have downloaded the latest IE8, I wouldn't do it if you don't have to. I wish now I wouldn't have.

Prayers and Blessings! Sandy :)

Little Tex Stitchery

2009-08-20T13:08:00.000-07:00

Finished this Little Tex Stitchery pattern, I purchased it last year at Houston Quilt show. I shrunk the pattern down with the idea that I was going to make a little sewing notion purse. I have everything cut, it's just a matter of sitting down and making it. I will post pictures when I'm done with it. There is actually more patterns that go with this little stitchery.

Happy crafting!

Shopping at Mom's (decorating on a slim budget)

2009-08-17T13:46:00.000-07:00

Went shopping at moms on Saturday. Here is some of what I found (remember slim budget)
#1 Thing was this shelf....aka plate and cup holder. It was gold, I painted it black. Gold wouldn't go to well on yellow walls. It really looks alot better! I also brought back a few plates, (she has tons of plates) but I only wanted a few. I don't want to go too crazy with rooster plates. Then I added a few spoons and some red checkered dish towels and TaDah! It looks kinda French country to me!

#2 Rooster picture (painted window screen). The frame was green, I repainted it black and added some white to the edges. I was going to use red, but red didn't cover over the green. Then I just added a black and white small checkered ribbon to hang it with. The Rooster looks lonely, but I'm sure over time I will add something.

George Strait concert on Saturday and Painted Gourds

2009-08-11T15:48:00.000-07:00

Well saturday I went to see King George!!! George Strait that is.....he was fantastic as usual!!!
Sugarland & Blake Sheldon was great also. Didn't get to see Julianne Hough.

Today I painted some gourds really bright colors. For some reason you can't tell the walls are yellow. I really like my gourds!

Prairie Flower Farm Clothespin bag giveaway

2009-08-03T18:14:00.000-07:00

Prairie Flower Farm has a Clothespin bag giveaway! Isn't it the cutest thing! Love the material.

I've added Prairie flower farm on my blog list.

Monday

2009-08-03T14:31:00.000-07:00

While running around Saturday to get a another brush to finish painting I stopped in at a quilt store, I couldn't resist picking up a bag of what they called "chicken feed". It's basically the ends of material cut off from the bolts. I didn't care, it's strips of fabric and it didn't cost me $40 dollars, the grab bag only cost $5. Whoo Hoo....can't wait to make something!

Finally finished painting the kitchen yellow. It really freshened it up! All the cow stuff is packed up.

Happy Friday

2009-07-31T11:36:00.000-07:00

Hope everyone is having a marvelous Friday!!!!

Whew! We finally got rain!!!!

Friday morning before the rain.....

Day 2

2009-07-30T13:55:00.000-07:00

Well here I am, day two. Just got home from my PT job. Hopefully I won't have to go back after today. The've sold the inventory. So on to bigger and better things. Hopefully in the future I can add in maybe some free giveaways, patterns, inspirational things and so on.

Hope everyone's having a terrific day!

Sandy:)

First Official Blog

2009-07-29T19:05:00.000-07:00

Well i've finally did it. My first official blog.