So, I've been trying to do some house work today, not getting to far on it, as I have to keep sitting down. My whole hip, knee and leg are just killing me today. I'm hoping that means were going to get some rain. Maybe it will relieve the pain once it does rain.
Went to my first quilting class last night. It was a blast...and it was great to get out of the house. It was just 3 of us in there, my mom, myself, and this really cute little Chinese lady called Yoshi. She spit out a really long name that we would have had no way of pronouncing. Thankfully she said everybody just calls her Yoshi. I love her. I have homework to do, but haven't gotten around to starting on it just yet. I might this evening though...not sure yet however.
I've been working on getting those dresses cut out. I got all of the size 3 dresses sewn up. Right now my plan however is to just get all of my sizes cut out, so that I can take a couple of days to just sew them. The cutting does take some time. More time than I thought it would, but that's OK, because I want them to come out really good. I think its taking more time because of the amount of them that I am making. I'm making 10 in each size from size 3 to size 6. So by the time I'm finished I will have 40 of them made and ready for my store!
Sam and Jasper have been sleeping hard today! I'm guessing its because they are pretty bored. They don't want to go out except to potty, and then they run right back in the house. Its kind of hot out there. I'm not sure who is more comfy, Sam on the couch, or Jasper taking up 2 dog beds. LOL at least they know how to chill out I guess!!!!
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Best Aunt Ever
So I totally have to toot my own horn! I am the Best Aunt Ever! I love to sew little dresses as we know...my niece has issues with things going over her head. Well, I totally took, and figured out how to put snaps on the shoulders, (OK, with the help of my hubby) and it works out great!!!!
I really do love a good challenge...its so fun!!! And here lately Walmart craft department has some adorable fabric. If I had 100 dollars to just spend, I would so buy a ton of fabric!!!! I love all the butterfly fabric, and the fabrics that are fall colored. I think I'm going to have some gorgeous dresses for my etsy store. I picked up some really cute reduced price fabrics yesterday, and I just cant wait to get started on the etsy store dresses. That's just not going to happen today, or tomorrow, hopefully Thursday.
Tomorrow were having girls day at my MIL's house. Were going to be getting fruit ready for making Jelly. I'm taking Nikki with me so that I can keep an eye on her. It is very possible I'm being overly protective, but I just cant help myself.
Well, guess I should see about getting some stuff done today!!! Over and out!
I really do love a good challenge...its so fun!!! And here lately Walmart craft department has some adorable fabric. If I had 100 dollars to just spend, I would so buy a ton of fabric!!!! I love all the butterfly fabric, and the fabrics that are fall colored. I think I'm going to have some gorgeous dresses for my etsy store. I picked up some really cute reduced price fabrics yesterday, and I just cant wait to get started on the etsy store dresses. That's just not going to happen today, or tomorrow, hopefully Thursday.
Tomorrow were having girls day at my MIL's house. Were going to be getting fruit ready for making Jelly. I'm taking Nikki with me so that I can keep an eye on her. It is very possible I'm being overly protective, but I just cant help myself.
Well, guess I should see about getting some stuff done today!!! Over and out!
Sunday, July 22, 2012
A new journey
So, I've been working on my sewing again. I was fooling around with my sewing machine sewing some blankets for www.2comfort2hope.blogspot.com Well, I started digging through my sewing patterns, because I was feeling inspired, and pulled out the smaller pattern size of dresses like I make for my niece, and started making some...well one turned into 6..... so now I have decided that I'm going to open up an etsy store. I tried before, but I wasn't very serious about it, and didn't do anything to promote my store, so it didn't go as well as it could have. I believe that I can make it work better, between facebook, and the wonderful world of the Internet, I will make it work!!!
Nikki's days are getting harder and harder. I had to get my mom to come over and stay with her while I took dinner to grandpa's house. I didn't clean over there because I needed to get back. Turns out it was a good thing I didn't stay, because she paced herself almost to the point of exhaustion while I was gone. I believe we may have to make a decision very soon.
Well, that's about it for today, need to see if I can figure out how to get Nikki to lay down and rest before she falls down.
Nikki's days are getting harder and harder. I had to get my mom to come over and stay with her while I took dinner to grandpa's house. I didn't clean over there because I needed to get back. Turns out it was a good thing I didn't stay, because she paced herself almost to the point of exhaustion while I was gone. I believe we may have to make a decision very soon.
Well, that's about it for today, need to see if I can figure out how to get Nikki to lay down and rest before she falls down.
Saturday, July 21, 2012
projects
OK, I got the rippled afghan done, and delivered. Right now, I've started a round ripple afghan. I'm doing it in solid green. I think the green will match the couch. That and its been a while since I've really done anything in one solid color.
I have many things on the hook. I really need to work on finishing up the smaller ones, and the designs, and other things. I promise, I do have pictures! Its just a matter of getting them posted. That is something I will do soon! I promise. I just need to get my pictures loaded onto the computer. Something I tend to be lazy about. But I will do it soon.
Mom and I are going out today to get the rest of the stuff we need for our quilting class we are taking. You really need a lot of stuff. I think the stuff cost more than the class! Oh well, It will be fun none the less. And I'll end up with a full size quilt when its done. I may be able to make a bigger one if I do my assigned "homework" lol...its funny to think about homework from a craft class.
Well, I guess I should get off of here, and get myself motivated. I need to do my daily work out, and shower and dress.
Have a great weekend!!!
I have many things on the hook. I really need to work on finishing up the smaller ones, and the designs, and other things. I promise, I do have pictures! Its just a matter of getting them posted. That is something I will do soon! I promise. I just need to get my pictures loaded onto the computer. Something I tend to be lazy about. But I will do it soon.
Mom and I are going out today to get the rest of the stuff we need for our quilting class we are taking. You really need a lot of stuff. I think the stuff cost more than the class! Oh well, It will be fun none the less. And I'll end up with a full size quilt when its done. I may be able to make a bigger one if I do my assigned "homework" lol...its funny to think about homework from a craft class.
Well, I guess I should get off of here, and get myself motivated. I need to do my daily work out, and shower and dress.
Have a great weekend!!!
Monday, July 16, 2012
Monday Blues
Ahhh its break time. I decided I needed to have lunch, something to drink, and some Ibuprofen for my hip and knee pain I seem to be having thanks to all of this wonky weather. I've been working on the bedroom and bathroom today. I'm making great progress. Its just a matter of getting rid of some stuff, and moving other stuff to better locations. I've made a little money so far doing this today as well. So far I have found a grand total of 36 cents. If I find 2.58 more I can go to walmart and buy a skein of red heart yarn! LOL Here in just a little bit though I'm going to haul of the trash so it doesn't get to be too much, and then head to the grocery store for some bread, cereal and peanut butter.
We've been canning the heck out of our green beans. We are up to 16 quarts canned! That might not sound like much but that's less we will have to buy this winter. Plus we still have the rest of the growing season to go with them. Hopefully we will get another 7 or 8 at least. I have big plans this winter!
I've been working on crocheting a couple of baby sweater sets for some of my family that lives out west. Its for a baby girl, and I'm not using the typical colors that people like to use for girls. I'm going with greens. I just wanted to do something a bit different...because well I tend to be a bit different. I'm going to put whatever is left over yarn wise into our comfort sets. I figure Its really pretty yarn, and we can always use pretty yarn, even though I don't think we've been doing much in the way of crocheting for our stuff lately. Although I plan on crocheting a few more hats for the Calvin's Hat project we are working on.
Well, now that I've finished my sandwich and have drank most of my tea, I guess I had better get a move on if I want to get home before the weather hits. It does look like its going to do something out there, and I see the tree's a stirrin out there!
And I swear to all of you that I do plan on posting pics of my projects here soon! LOL...I'm just a really bad person when it comes to getting things put on the computer picture wise!
We've been canning the heck out of our green beans. We are up to 16 quarts canned! That might not sound like much but that's less we will have to buy this winter. Plus we still have the rest of the growing season to go with them. Hopefully we will get another 7 or 8 at least. I have big plans this winter!
I've been working on crocheting a couple of baby sweater sets for some of my family that lives out west. Its for a baby girl, and I'm not using the typical colors that people like to use for girls. I'm going with greens. I just wanted to do something a bit different...because well I tend to be a bit different. I'm going to put whatever is left over yarn wise into our comfort sets. I figure Its really pretty yarn, and we can always use pretty yarn, even though I don't think we've been doing much in the way of crocheting for our stuff lately. Although I plan on crocheting a few more hats for the Calvin's Hat project we are working on.
Well, now that I've finished my sandwich and have drank most of my tea, I guess I had better get a move on if I want to get home before the weather hits. It does look like its going to do something out there, and I see the tree's a stirrin out there!
And I swear to all of you that I do plan on posting pics of my projects here soon! LOL...I'm just a really bad person when it comes to getting things put on the computer picture wise!
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Time
How do you measure time? Days? Minutes? Seconds?Hours? How do you measure it when there has been a limit put on the time that you have left with somebody that you love? That you know your time is coming to an end. That its going to be time to say a final farewell. Do you dwell on it? Or do you try to make the best of every minute? How do you keep your heart from breaking open and bleeding out knowing what is coming? I don't really think you can.
Today, I took Nikki for a routine vet appointment. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. It seems funny to think about a dog having that, but it can and does happen. She has started loosing weight. I've known something has been wrong with her for a while, I just wasn't completely able to put my finger on it. Its progressed a bit further than I would have thought. I was told that she may have another 6 months left. So now I have to keep a closer eye on her, and try to make sure that she is actually eating. I cant let her go outside by herself any more. I need to comfort her when she gets confused, and make sure she knows that she is loved, and cared for. Frank and I will have to comfort each other, and try to not let her see our tears.
I am starting a scrap book for her. Its going to be pink. I got pretty pages for it, and pretty fun stickers as well. I know that it may sound silly to some, but memories are worth more than money. I want her memories to be preserved in the best way I can.
Today, I took Nikki for a routine vet appointment. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. It seems funny to think about a dog having that, but it can and does happen. She has started loosing weight. I've known something has been wrong with her for a while, I just wasn't completely able to put my finger on it. Its progressed a bit further than I would have thought. I was told that she may have another 6 months left. So now I have to keep a closer eye on her, and try to make sure that she is actually eating. I cant let her go outside by herself any more. I need to comfort her when she gets confused, and make sure she knows that she is loved, and cared for. Frank and I will have to comfort each other, and try to not let her see our tears.
I am starting a scrap book for her. Its going to be pink. I got pretty pages for it, and pretty fun stickers as well. I know that it may sound silly to some, but memories are worth more than money. I want her memories to be preserved in the best way I can.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
What first?
Well, this is one of those days when I think I've let everything stack up long enough because of the fact that it was so hot outside last week. Now I'm not saying I didn't do anything because of the heat, mostly it was because I couldn't let my dogs out except to potty and come back in. Its kind of hard to get things done with 3 good sized dogs in the house all at once. Here as soon as I get my next cup of coffee I'm going to start! I think the first thing I'm going to have to hit, and hit hard is that living room. It seems to have suffered greatly, between the dust, the dog hair, and just plain being lived in. (ha I guess that's why they call it the living room.) Then I know my bathroom is going to have to be hit pretty hard too. Hopefully after that my dear hubby will be home to help me with the refrigerator and the pantry. They both need a good scrub down as well. I keep telling myself if I would just keep on top of all of this to begin with it wouldn't be such a problem, or stack up on me. maybe its because I seem to have lost the want, or the need to do it. I'm not sure which yet, but its one of them. Maybe I've just gotten too comfortable with being at home all the time. Or maybe FB has sucked me in!!! LOL
Last night while watching Eureka, and then Lost girl on the SciFi channel, I made another huge dent in that afghan. It really is pretty. The part I like best about it right now, is it keeps my lap and knees warm. Yes I know its summer time, but in the evenings it gets a little chilly in here with the ac going. No complaints about that though, because I know that there are plenty of people who still use window units, or nothing at all. (those poor souls.)
After about 4 or 5 good years of service, a power surge took out our coffee pot. My hubby tore it apart and discovered that the heating switch needs to be replaced. Well we did go out and buy a new pot. He is hoping that Bunn will send him a replacement part so that he can fix the broke one. I believe he has plans for it! If I'm not mistaken I think he's hoping to be able to take it to work so that they will have a working coffee pot! (no complaints there)
I guess I had better get my cup of coffee and throw the dogs out of the house for a little while so I can get to that cleaning that so desperately needs to be done! Keep cool!!!!
Last night while watching Eureka, and then Lost girl on the SciFi channel, I made another huge dent in that afghan. It really is pretty. The part I like best about it right now, is it keeps my lap and knees warm. Yes I know its summer time, but in the evenings it gets a little chilly in here with the ac going. No complaints about that though, because I know that there are plenty of people who still use window units, or nothing at all. (those poor souls.)
After about 4 or 5 good years of service, a power surge took out our coffee pot. My hubby tore it apart and discovered that the heating switch needs to be replaced. Well we did go out and buy a new pot. He is hoping that Bunn will send him a replacement part so that he can fix the broke one. I believe he has plans for it! If I'm not mistaken I think he's hoping to be able to take it to work so that they will have a working coffee pot! (no complaints there)
I guess I had better get my cup of coffee and throw the dogs out of the house for a little while so I can get to that cleaning that so desperately needs to be done! Keep cool!!!!
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