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zipper pulls.....

 

Another fun way to use those shrink baubles............

Happy Monday........

all finished....

In one of my post this week I showed you my nighttime slow stitch I was working....... not knowing what I would do with it until yesterday.........cleaning out some of my STUFF I came across this bag that I use for transporting things to classes etc. and as I was looking at it I thought it needed something so I did some measuring, cutting and sewing together and here is what I came up with......did not know how hard it would be to get a needle through all the thickness of the patchwork then the canvas but with a needle able to handle it all I was able to stitch it up  .....I debating on stopping right at the front seam but looked like I had enough to come around the front to show a little patch on both sides......I bought this bag from Tillyana several years ago and I am sure they still have them if you are interested where the bag came from.....

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend........

 

HAPPY FRIDAY.............

night slow stitch.........

Doing a little slow stitch patch work in the evenings.........do not know what I will do with it but when I do I will share........it's a fun way to use up old and new scraps of fabric to see how the colors all go together......

Happy Wednesday.............

2 more for tuesday...........

#1 I was hoping over the weekend for Mother's Day these would bloom but they were a day late but  I am okay with it because they are so beautiful......I will have a few more of the lighter color this week....

#2 I received 2 messages over the weekend about this fabric I shared with you all last week and they gave me some info....Northcott Fabric " I've Got A Notion" collection by Shelley Davies.......I am sure if you Google it you will be directed to the sight........thank you Terri and Jeanannemarie for the information!

 

Anyway just thought those 2 things for a fine Tuesday would be fun for you...........

 

 

a memorable weekend.........

The weekend started off with a huge SURPRISE........the Kids flew in..... and the reason why is the guys at the OKC dealership wanted to surprise Tom with a Retirement lunch .......very informal with them grilling out and inviting family, friends and all the employees..........he had no idea about any of this and let's just say it has been a couple of weeks trying to keep secrets, telling little white lies, sneaking around but it all went as according and we all had a wonderful time....

Here are just a few random shot.....

the photo below is of Tom's siblings.........his older brother Scott on the left, brother Jim and Sister Joann

The guys really did  a wonderful job .......exactly how to end an amazing career and working with a great group of guys who respect each other and get along day after day....after 43 years being with the same organization that tells you how dedicated Tom has been to the Ford Business........now he can do a few things he has wanted to do and he absolutely deserves it! 

After a full day of surprises we came home and below is how we all felt.......these kids flew in about 12:30 the night before and did not get much sleep ( they even had to stay in a hotel because it was a surprise) do you know how hard it was for me to know they were here and not see them...........

They were  here until Sunday morning  which isn't long but we will take anytime we can....and since it was Mother's Day weekend just them being here was the best present ever..... .........we loved every minute...

 

Sunday we had lunch at Mother's and celebrated with my sister, my niece her daughter, boyfriend and his daughter.........great time, delicious food and a lot of laughs and conversation! 

The weekend flew by fast but full of memories that we will always remember..........

Hope your weekend was sweet ..............

Looking forward to the new week....enjoy!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY weekend..........

Sending all these flowers your way for the Best Mother's Day ever...the weekend is ahead and I have a lot to tell on monday so come back......

wednesday wednesday.......

A little more shrinking and experimenting........

 

look at this fun fabric I found last week at a quilting guild show and market....there was no name on the selvedge so I don't know who makes it or the designer....sorry! They cut it and it always has the name but this one only has a white blank selvedge.......

it's monday...........and it's MAY.......

Finally finished the newest Noodle and Lou Embroidery pattern called " Sadie from the Ukraine".........this one was a little more challenging for me.......I don't know why but when I started did not realize how many layers it would take to put her outfit all together.....well glad I kept going and now she is finished......thanks Jenn for another wonderful girl to add to all the others...

Hope you all have a wonderful week........

i

HAPPY pINk FRIDAY..................

If this doesn't make you happy.......my sister sent this to me (she got it from Good Housekeeping) and the caption is ' Proof that there's absolutely no such thing as too much pink........'

Hope this brightens your Friday and weekend!!! Enjoy.........

Happy Thursday..........

A little experimenting with some new little dolls shrunk ( with shrink plastic) from a 20 's and 30's Sears Roebuck catalog......just having a little fun and trying to come up with a few more classes this summer!!!   

 

Happy Thursday................