Embroidered Vest for The Twins./Holiday Plans

Amy Grace-  13 yrs old

Ashlee Gail- 13 yrs old

The girls will be 13 in a few days.. So 
hard to believe our babies have grown
up so fast.
 I got my embroidery machine out [after
such a long time in hiding.  I embroidered
their initial on the vest.
Happy Birthday Girls..

Thanksgiving and  Christmas Clean up Plans
are still underway.. I got all the kitchen cabinets
washed - inside and out. [wow..I am proud this
is done!!].  Living room-- washed curtains [and
hung outside to dry]. Wiped the walls down,
wiped the couch/chairs with a damp cloth.
Now... I will be moving on to the bedrooms.

Holiday Plans
There is only 19 days until
Thanksgiving.. I hope to have all the
"extra" cleaning done before this holiday.
I have made my menu plans- I have bought
the turkey/ but need one more grocery store
shopping trip to pick up a  few items.
There is only 50 days until Christmas.. so many
to do  list on my planning sheet... Must get
to work..

Christmas shopping-- have you began your shopping?
 Sad to say---- I have not bought the first thing!!
Since the grandchildren have gotten older,  money
seems to be the gift of choice..  Not so fun/ but
want to make them happy.☺

Have a great day and wishing you the best, as
you make preparations for your holidays.

Happy New Years...2017

                   Happy new Years to each of you. I pray you 
                   had a wonderful Christmas.

              It seems that 2016, just went by way too fast..  Lots
              of good times.. Lots of sadness, [We lost Kenny's
              mom and Daughter in law's mom]..

             I am not going to do any  New Years Resolutions.. you
             know the , 'gonna diet" etc.. eeech.  I am going to say,
             My goals and hopes for 2017 is  to be able to  do more
             sewing....   To take the time to do things that we enjoy,
             And for me , that is.... sewing, crafting, organizing, 
             gardening, working in my yard, spending time with  
             those grandkids that  have almost grown up on me.
             SMILE...

            Thank you for coming by my little blog..  I enjoy your
            friendship so much. May God bless you this new year 
            2017.

Fall Cleaning Finished-- Just in time For Thanksgiving

 I have never done fall cleaning [always spring 
cleaning].  I decided to give it a try  , after reading
on Pintrest  that It would make the  Thanksgiving
and Christmas busy schedule , so much better??
Now... all I have to do is "Maintain". 

How Do You Maintain Your Home? And Upkeep
the  Work You Have Already Done??
This is some of my routine tips.

1- Always make my bed as soon as I get up.
    Before  I leave the room..It takes 2-3 minutes.
   This is  the best  tip I have ever done.. If you 
don't get to go back in that room to tidy, it
still looks clean.

2- Empty the dishwasher first thing in the am.
This allows  you to put your dirty dishes in
it, during the day.[If you handwash dishes
during the day,, which I do ,on most days].
Be sure  to  put the dishes away. It keeps
your kitchen looking neat all day. Wipe
your counters and  applainces off when you
do the dishes.

3- Sweep or damp mop the floors each morning.

4- Laundry-  Wash  and dry  your laundry each day.
Or every other day . Never let the loads pile
up..Much easier to do 1-2 loads  than letting them
build up.

5-Dust  every other day [and daily if possible]

6-Menus -- Make a menu each week. Even if it
has to change some what.. This way, you know
what to take out of the freezer,  and what 
preparations are needed for the day.. NOTHING 
worse than supper time comes up, and you
have nothing planned, nothing thawed.. Eeeeh.

7-Nighttime routine--
When  I take a bath, before leaving the bath
room, I take lysol wipes and wipe off the
bathroom counter, commode, cabinets,etc.This
keeps the 
bathroom looking clean  , until I do the big
cleaning.. and honestly if you do this every day,
there is no big build up to clean. And it only
takes a  couple minutes.


Last but not Least... 10 minutes before going to bed, I do a quick pick up  and put everything in its place.
I do a quick sweep of the main living area [living
room and kitchen].

Thanksgiving is almost here.. I have made my menu.
I have  shopped and bought all the ingrediants, I will
need.  I have cornbread cooked for the stuffing, I am 
going to chop onions/celery ,etc and have in baggies.
I will bake the sweet potatoes for the casserole and
the sweet potato pie .[my son called today, to request
that. smile. All the little things we do ahead of time,
makes the  day go smoother.. And allows the  "Cook"
to enjoy some time with her visitors..

 I hope you and your family have a wonderful Holiday
and  your plans go well..

Memorial Day 2016

Have a blessed day..

                                    Happy Memorial Day..

    Giving  thanks to the men and women who  have served our 
    Country to keep us safe. And the many lives that have been lost
    for our freedom. May we never forget them.

    Pray you and your family have had a wonderful day.
    We two , had a quiet [working] kinda day..We worked in the             garden and flower beds.. But, we  did celebrate, in the 
    afternoon.


    Menu:
    Steak [on the grill]
    Baked  Potato
    Salad
    Sister shubert Rolls
   Blue berry /Pineapple Crunch

The desert was wonderful.. Thought I would share this recipe 
with you.. I got it from our local newspaper years ago.. So, do 
not know, who to give credit to..Forget about the dieting today..smile.

Blueberry/Pineapple Crunch

1 [20 oz] can crushed pineapple[do not drain]
3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1 cup sugar
1 box yellow cake mix
1 stick butter
1 cup pecans chopped
Butter a 11 x 14 in pan. put pineapple [and juice] in it. then the blueberries. Sprinkle half the sugar on top of this. Pour dry cake mix on top.  Then drizzle  melted butter over this. Sprinkle with the rest of the sugar and pecans. Do not stir!!  Bake at 350 degrees for  45minutes.

This is really good warm with vanilla ice cream  on it.. But taste equally good the next day when cold.

NOTE: I halved this recipe , since it was just the 2 of us. I used a 
7 x 9 in pan..

Thanksgiving Preparations

Happy Thanksgiving to Each of You

How are your preparations going? I had a sweet friend

email me, and she ask the question?  Wonder will the 

turkey be thawed??? hummmm,  So many prepartions

to get done before the special day arrives..

Note...  I will be cooking , and taking food to my daughter's

house..We have our house up for sale, and it is easier

to move the mess/crowd to her bigger house.lol

Here is my list:

Menu---Turkey and Dressing

Gravy

Sweet potato  Casserole

Green Bean Casserole

Cranberry sauce

Deviled Eggs

Sister Shubert Rolls

Pecan pies x 2

Pumpkin pie

Daughter is doing chocolate cake for the kiddos.

Turkey is out of the freezer , in the refrigerator [Deedy, 

it is hard as a rock, I do , wonder....will it be thawed?ha]

Corn bread [for dressing] is cooked and in the freezer.

Onions/celery needs to be chopped.

Shopping list has been bought.  [no last minute runs to the 

store!!!!!!!!!!!]

Tuesday-- I will clean the house, mop, clean bathrooms,etc.

Wednesday-   I will start the baking ..[son and family 

will be here that day and spend the night... I will put

on a big pot of chili in the crockpot for supper]

All in all, it is coming together.. But most important of all

is to remember,  God gives us so much to be thankful for.

Keeping us all safe and in His loving  hands is awesome!!

Pray you all have a blessed Thanksgiving..

Making a Fall Pillow Insert & Pillow Cover Tutorial

Finished Pillow.. So easy
Supplies  used---
Pumpkin ribbon [choose any fall ribbon you like]
Black gingham check from stash [ 1 yard]
 Walmart plastic bags [free] for stuffing.

 I wanted to  make a  pillow insert for a  small pillow,
I made this one 10 in x 10 in. First, I made my pillow
Cover. I cut a long strip  of the gingham fabric that would
go around the pillow and lap over 3-4 inches.I marked
my center and pinned [and then sewed] my pumpkin
ribbon  on.  I hemmed the ends of the  pillow cover. I then,
folded it over the width I needed for my 10 x 10 in pillow
form. [This will be inside out at this time]. I sewed the bottom
and top  all way across. Turned the pillow cover right side
out.  TA-DA----it is finished.

The pillow insert  . I cut  two  10  1/2 in squares .
Sewed all way around it, leaving a space open to
insert my plastic bags. Turn right side out. Iron.
 

Keep stuffing the pillow form , until it gets as firm
as you like it. Ladies, I saw this idea on a blog  last year,
sorry I can't remember who to give credit to.
It took quiet a few bags.. but this worked really well.
I used a needle and thread  and stitched it closed.

NOTE:  I intend to  use the black white  pillow insert
for Christmas also.. All, I will have  to make is the
Envelope pillow cover  with a Christmas ribbon..

Super easy project and fun..

Valentine Fun Sewing..

Appliqued Cupcake & Heart Hot air Balloon
Sweatshirts for Amy & Ashlee
[My Twin Granddaughters]

Valentine Chevron Out fits for a Friend's Daughter

Another Valentine Chevron Tunic..
with A heart initial

Close up of Ashlee's Hot Air  balloon

Close up of  Amy's cupcake with hearts in it.

Valentine sewing is always fun ..especially for the
grandchildren   I am making shirst for the two older girls..
Will  post them later..

I am also working on my MAGAM challenge..
Happy sewing,!!! ..

 Happy Thanksgiving

 I  want to wish you  all a very blessed Thanksgiving.

I have been super busy this week , preparing for
my children and grandchildren's visit.. The turkey
is thawing in the refrigerator,  The  grocery
shopping for all the  sides , has been done.

Baking has begun.. Pies  and Cakes.. Yummy!!!
 [And it is smelling really good around here!!!]

The house has been cleaned and now is  time
to sit back, and enjoy my family..

Snowmen Dresses-- Christmas is on it's Way

Snowmen Minky Dresses

                                I have been doing tons of sewing.. Just really nothing to
                                blog about.. [Lots and lots of costumes for churches and
                                schools -- but I have posted photos of these before, and
                                they all look .HA]

                                However , a friend ask me to make snowmen dresses  for her.
                                This is #1- and I have 2 more to go.. The snowmen faces are
                                 appliqued on via my embroidery machine..The dresses are made
                                from minky fabric. So soft and cuddly!!![and my sewing room floor
                                looks like it is snowing.ha]

                                Sorry about the red shirt  I put up under it..It most definitely
                                is the wrong color red.. It is all I had here, and the little dress
                                form ...didn't look good sleeveless.ha

Father's Day 2013

Happy Father's Day to each of you Dad's.. Hope you have enjoyed a good
one with your children.

My daughter , her family , and our grandson was here to spend  this
special day with Kenny and myself..  I made a special dinner , and he
totally enjoyed the kids. I am so proud to be married to such a wonderful
dad/granddad.  Thank you Kenny for being that special daddy to our
two children!!

 I would love to be able to go and see my daddy and give him a big hug,
and say Thank you for all the things you have done for me.. Thank you
for loving me, and thank you for leading me in the right ways..   My daddy
went to be with Jesus 7 years ago.. I really miss him, but know he is
doing much better in his new home. I love you Daddy!!!

Second Set of Easter Dresses

Chandler, Emily & Callie
 Easter 2013

Emily's Easter Dress

Callie & Emily..

Emily

Callie , Emily and Chandler

 These are the Easter dresses , that I made for  my
other 2 granddaughters.

Shopping with My Girls..Leads to This!! WIP

Callie.. 11 yr old grandaughter.. [she is really tiny, so we
are still in the little girls patterns..so Maw , has to make
them look older for her!!] ..Will make purple piping for the neck
and she has a purple cardigan to wear on Easter day.

Emily - 14 yr old grandaughter Will do the  fuller skirt version

Note: Emily & Callie are sisters... Cindy always tries
to match them..so that when she takes her Easter photos,
 they will look good.. I will share the photos after Easter.

Amy & Ashlee , my 8 yr old twin grandaughters will
be wearing  sailor dresses on Easter day. I found this
vintage pattern on ebay. The dresses will have white
collars, red trim and ties.

When you head to  fabric stores on spring break , and the patterns
are $1.00...  This is what Callie came  home with.

Emily came home with these.

During spring break , Cindy,Emily, Callie and myself went
shopping. We went to look for Easter dresses.. But, before
the day was over... we came home with fabric and patterns.
Amy & Ashlee called and wanted sailor dresses too.
SO
What will Judy be sewing the next 2 weeks?  Easter dresses
for my sweet grandaughters..

Our spring break shopping trip, was really fun.. We went out
to eat, and sit and talked and had a really fun "giggley girls day out".
 We shopped until this"old lady" was give out!! But what a  fun
DAY!!!!
 

Easter Biblical Costumes... Judy is Sewing

Costumes for 8 yr old boys

Variety of colors

I will never be able to go to Niagra Falls, NY [how I wish]..However,
my sewing is..lol  These costumes are for a church in NY.
These will be used by a church there ..It is for 8 yr old boys.

 I  have posted on my blog before , about making biblical
costumes for churches. I have had my sweet blogging
friends say, " how sweet I am for doing this."  But, I
must tell you, I am not that nice!! ha.. It is such an honor
 and blessing for me to be able to do this. The churches pay
 me a small amount,to bascially cover the cost of
 fabric and shipping.  [and I wish,I didn't have to accept that].

 I watch at fabric stores all through the year, for
 clearance or sale
fabrics.. Usually , the "not so pretty fabric" will be
on the sale tables... But, these costumes are to be
in biblical times, so no shiny bright pretty fabrics
are needed. I store them away, for Christmas and
Easter programs.. I try to keep the cost of fabric, as
low as I can.

So.. What I am trying to say is:  I  will receive such
an award when I get to meet my Heavenly Father
one day.And here on this earth, I get to meet and
deal with some super nice people.

 Happy Easter to you and your families.

Making Valentine CupCakes with my Girls

Valentine Cup Cakes With My Girls

Callie mixing the batter..Getting ready to bake..
NOTE: [Deedy.. your apron was a big hit this day
thank you so much!]

Lots of decorating ..going on!![Emily finally got out
of the bed, and joined us for decorating.. so fun]

Callie  with her  Decorated Cupcakes.. Wonder how long
it will be , before  The yummy eating starts?

I think Emily got caught sneaking a bite?

Callie made herself a  chocolate mustache..Isn't she cute?

Callie and Emily with thier Valentine Cupcakes.. We had
so much fun.. Nothing like sharing a baking day with
your girls.. Love you both!!
Note:  Do you just love these place mats? A special friend
made them for me.. Aren't I, a lucky girl?  Thank you Cathe.

HAPPY  VALENTINE'S  DAY.... to all  my blogging friends..
Hope you  all have a great day..

Emily's Chair-- [That once belonged to her mom]

Old,old Kitchen Chair
Painted black

Adding new batting [the old was in bad shape]

Embroidering Her Intital
Now what 13 yr old girl do you know, that doesn't
want everything with an inital?

Covering the chair  bottom with :
[Black/white polka dots and of course hot pink]

FInished Chair
[ps  I added pink polka dots to each of the
wood peices on back of the chair. Forgot to
get new photos ? sorry]

This chair was hanging out in the barn. [Kenny never
throws anything away . I am so proud of that. ]. I spray
painted this chair white when Cindy [our daughter] was
9 yrs old.  And put a holly hobbie doll fabric on it.
 Over the years, it got tossed out..

When Shopping with Emily and Cindy a  year ago,
Emily saw a chair with a black /white zebra
seat.It had the intital seat. She really wanted
it, but mom said no , to the price. I decided
it would be a great Christmas present.. She
was really excited over the chair, and loved
that it was orignally done for her mom.

 Now, I wonder , will this chair last  in a barn
some 25-30 years for her little  girl??
 

Happy New Years- Goals for 2013

 

 

New Years 2013

I would like to say thank you to each and every person who
has visited this blog. I apprecaite each one of you. I started
this blog in 2011, I had found Mena's Sew Weekly Blog
and was so encouraged that she had made a  dress
a week in 2010. I had sewed for 35 yrs . But, mostly
sewed for my daughter and other children. So fun!! But,
she encourgaged me to sew more for "me". I  wanted
to start a blog, to keep up with the things I sewed. It has
opened  up the doors to  so many friendships , all over
the world. And to that, I am so thankful.  I  am not
computer savy [at all!!], I  am not a photographer
and definitely not photogenic!! lol
But ,even with all this.. And  the lack of a savy
blog, you have ALL supported me, THANK YOU
SO MUCH!

My sewing Goals for 2013 are

#1- Use my stash, and buy less fabric

           #2-  I want to venture into sewing with knits
..[Can  you believe, I am scared of knits? ha]. 

              #3- Improve my sewing, learn new techniques
Take some sewing classes.

But most of all.. I want to remember that, sewing is a hobby, it
is not to stress us out.. But , just to enjoy.. No stress of
finishing a garment by a certain date.. Or having to make
a certain number of garments. Or even having to make
a certain kind of garment.. Just enjoy!!

Christmas 2012..

Kenny and Emily -- Christmas 2012

Ashlee and Amy

Toe Socks...all the girls got toe socks.. How Fun!!!

Callie with her LaLa Loopsy... Callie is sick, and
missed most of Christmas..  I really hated that
she was sick, during this fun time of year..

We had a fun Christmas..  The kids were all excited
with their presents.. We all eat way to much.  But such
a special day.Being with the ones we love .  We celebrate
 God's love for us.. He sent  His only son  to die for our sins.

NOW..

It is clean up time.. The Christmas tree is  all taken
down and put away in the box , the decorations
are carefully packed away in boxes..The wreaths
are put away in plastic bags,  all of it
stashed away in the attic for next year.

AND
It feels so good to have the house back in order again.
I hope you and your family had a great Christmas.

Finishing The Christmas Presents for Grandaughters [skirts and shirts]

Cinderella Skirt with RTW t-shirt embossed with
pom-pom trimming, ribbons and buttons.
This set is for Ashlee [one of my 8 yr old grandaughters]

Scotty dogs & red/white polka dot double layer skirt
and RTW t-shirt ,embossed with pom-pom trimming , red
and white polka dot ribbon, and buttons.
this one is for Callie , my 11 yr old grandaughter

Princess & The frog skirt , with RTW t-shirt embossed with
pom-pom trimming, white and pink polka dot ric rack,
and buttons. This one is for Amy  ,my 8 yr old
grandaughter.

This was the last of my Christmas presents to make. They are now
ironed, gift wrapped and under the tree. YEA!!  After
Christmas is over, I will post photos of the girls wearing them.

Merry Christmas to each of you.  May God bless you.