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The place card leaves are finished as of last night. I was able to get a little sewing done during Mary’s nap, and then miraculously, while Dan was away in the evening at a class at church, I was able to finish them. The miracle-part being that the girls were playing happily and quietly long enough for me to get more sewing done. I can’t remember the last time I sewed during the 7-8:30 hour…. When I originally set out to these name cards I wanted to make something that people could take home with them. So instead of writing on the card stock side of the leaves, I just attached a narrow strip of paper for people’s names that they can remove later in order use the leaves for something else.
Emma didn’t nap yesterday and instead worked on sewing a little pouch. Unfortunately, no nap caught up with her quickly and she had little patience for her mistakes. So, it became a team effort to get the project done with me coaching her on almost every stitch. I also realized in the process that at this age, it’s easier for Emma to do overcast stitches, going round and round, instead of trying to do a regular straight stitch. She gets very confused about what side of the fabric she’s supposed to be pushing the needle through, gets lots of knots and tangles and before you know it she’s tossing the pouch across the bed in frustration. But when she knows that the needle always pushes through from the bottom, it’s much easier for now.
The fabric she picked frayed really easily, so I stitched up the sides with my machine for extra strength. Then she picked some ribbon out of my stash for a handle–and of course she picked the thinnest, tulle type of ribbon that I had. But we made it work.
These pictures are so orange because it was such a "floody" day yesterday. They were all taken by desk light–no natural light to speak of.
And before I go–a friday favorite: my new tube of Hemp Hand Protector from The Body Shop. I went to a Body Shop home party on Sunday and this is one of the things that I came home with. In the wintertime, (well all the time really), I get really dry hands. The kind where I put lotion on and within minutes you’d never know I’d used it. They just soak everything in. But this stuff is fantastic. It lasts forever–as in the next day, even after dinner dishes, my hands were still soft; and it smells yummy. It is an earthy smell (as in earth mother) that isn’t overpowering or in your face.
I highly recommend it. Maybe I need to become a consultant….
My sister’s on her way as we speak for a quick weekend visit. I’m looking forward to sunny skies and playing hard.
Happy Weekend!
***ETSY SHOP SALE ends Sunday***
The place card leaves are finished as of last night. I was able to get a little sewing done during Mary’s nap, and then miraculously, while Dan was away in the evening at a class at church, I was able to finish them. The miracle-part being that the girls were playing happily and quietly long enough for me to get more sewing done. I can’t remember the last time I sewed during the 7-8:30 hour…. When I originally set out to these name cards I wanted to make something that people could take home with them. So instead of writing on the card stock side of the leaves, I just attached a narrow strip of paper for people’s names that they can remove later in order use the leaves for something else.
Emma didn’t nap yesterday and instead worked on sewing a little pouch. Unfortunately, no nap caught up with her quickly and she had little patience for her mistakes. So, it became a team effort to get the project done with me coaching her on almost every stitch. I also realized in the process that at this age, it’s easier for Emma to do overcast stitches, going round and round, instead of trying to do a regular straight stitch. She gets very confused about what side of the fabric she’s supposed to be pushing the needle through, gets lots of knots and tangles and before you know it she’s tossing the pouch across the bed in frustration. But when she knows that the needle always pushes through from the bottom, it’s much easier for now.
The fabric she picked frayed really easily, so I stitched up the sides with my machine for extra strength. Then she picked some ribbon out of my stash for a handle–and of course she picked the thinnest, tulle type of ribbon that I had. But we made it work.
These pictures are so orange because it was such a "floody" day yesterday. They were all taken by desk light–no natural light to speak of.
And before I go–a friday favorite: my new tube of Hemp Hand Protector from The Body Shop. I went to a Body Shop home party on Sunday and this is one of the things that I came home with. In the wintertime, (well all the time really), I get really dry hands. The kind where I put lotion on and within minutes you’d never know I’d used it. They just soak everything in. But this stuff is fantastic. It lasts forever–as in the next day, even after dinner dishes, my hands were still soft; and it smells yummy. It is an earthy smell (as in earth mother) that isn’t overpowering or in your face.
I highly recommend it. Maybe I need to become a consultant….
My sister’s on her way as we speak for a quick weekend visit. I’m looking forward to sunny skies and playing hard.
Happy Weekend!
***ETSY SHOP SALE ends Sunday***
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Today, I was sitting on Emma’s bed, (watching a dance party that I was invited to) when I caught her checking her self out in the mirror, fussing with her hair, tucking it behind her ears, patting her little pink cheeks. When she saw me watching her, she gave me her best, "sto-op!", sassy-teenager exclamation. Whoa, a glimpse into my future.
Also in my future, are thanksgiving table name cards. I’m thinking of bringing back these fabric leaves that I stitched on cardstock awhile back for dacia’s tag swap. I was going to post a picture of the Fall fabrics I was pulling out for these, but just wanted to get started. I need to close down the old laptop and get busy. It is the perfect day for sewing–heavy rain, dark skies….Emma is sitting on my bed hand-sewing a pouch. Now the only thing missing for the two of us is some music and a little cup of tea.
oh, and have you seen abby’s polka-dot garland? I’ve got to get my hands on a circle punch like that! I love it!
and I feel so lucky: I snatched up one of melissa’s fabulous box bags in exchange for some pendants and such from my shop. thank you, melissa. I can’t wait.
Today, I was sitting on Emma’s bed, (watching a dance party that I was invited to) when I caught her checking her self out in the mirror, fussing with her hair, tucking it behind her ears, patting her little pink cheeks. When she saw me watching her, she gave me her best, "sto-op!", sassy-teenager exclamation. Whoa, a glimpse into my future.
Also in my future, are thanksgiving table name cards. I’m thinking of bringing back these fabric leaves that I stitched on cardstock awhile back for dacia’s tag swap. I was going to post a picture of the Fall fabrics I was pulling out for these, but just wanted to get started. I need to close down the old laptop and get busy. It is the perfect day for sewing–heavy rain, dark skies….Emma is sitting on my bed hand-sewing a pouch. Now the only thing missing for the two of us is some music and a little cup of tea.
oh, and have you seen abby’s polka-dot garland? I’ve got to get my hands on a circle punch like that! I love it!
and I feel so lucky: I snatched up one of melissa’s fabulous box bags in exchange for some pendants and such from my shop. thank you, melissa. I can’t wait.
children and nature
The forecast is calling for rain for the next few days, so we took the opportunity to get out this morning. Just a simple walk around the farm looking for fall color:
::emma’s basket::
::mary’s basket:: which sadly came home empty ::
::climbing the stone wall::
::how many pets in this picture?::the entourage that scampered along with us::
answer here
::more pretty pictures from this set here::
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I have a to-do list this week that’s taking up three pages of my notebook.
My list is also overflowing with prenatal appointments (all made as of an hour ago), thanksgiving pie-baking, place card making, craft projects and homeschool lesson ideas.
I forgot how much I love making lists. I’ve been neglecting them lately–just letting the ‘to do’s’ float around in my head. Big mistake. Gosh, it feels good to cross something off a list. And I love it when my list is filled with tasks I don’t dread.
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and on another topic: how do you mac users upload your photos to flickr? do you use the exporter in iPhoto, or do you use flickr’s exporting tool? I’ve been using the one in iPhoto, and it takes forever and sometimes won’t finish the job. It shouldn’t take this long. Is there a better way that you can share with me?? help!
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hope you’re all doing well and enjoying preparations for next week’s holiday. I’m a little behind in my blog reading, but I’m slowly making progress on catching up with all of you. You all bring inspiration to me every day.
Happy Tuesday!
The forecast is calling for rain for the next few days, so we took the opportunity to get out this morning. Just a simple walk around the farm looking for fall color:
::emma’s basket::
::mary’s basket:: which sadly came home empty ::
::climbing the stone wall::
::how many pets in this picture?::the entourage that scampered along with us::
answer here
::more pretty pictures from this set here::
********
I have a to-do list this week that’s taking up three pages of my notebook.
My list is also overflowing with prenatal appointments (all made as of an hour ago), thanksgiving pie-baking, place card making, craft projects and homeschool lesson ideas.
I forgot how much I love making lists. I’ve been neglecting them lately–just letting the ‘to do’s’ float around in my head. Big mistake. Gosh, it feels good to cross something off a list. And I love it when my list is filled with tasks I don’t dread.
****
and on another topic: how do you mac users upload your photos to flickr? do you use the exporter in iPhoto, or do you use flickr’s exporting tool? I’ve been using the one in iPhoto, and it takes forever and sometimes won’t finish the job. It shouldn’t take this long. Is there a better way that you can share with me?? help!
****
hope you’re all doing well and enjoying preparations for next week’s holiday. I’m a little behind in my blog reading, but I’m slowly making progress on catching up with all of you. You all bring inspiration to me every day.
Happy Tuesday!
