The Place I Call Home

Turbon Lily
Kenny found one bulb, while deer hunting.Brought it home
and  took such great care of it.. It has multiplied  and now
there are 8 plants.. They bring us such beauty to look at.

Flowers are blooming.. All the wonderful rain and cool summer
have been great..

This is what I call- Home!!!

The red bench, is a  nice little seat...Just to take a seat,
and look around !!!

These lilies are blooming around the bird bath too.
The lonely play center,, seems to be calling some
sweet little kids to come play..[How sad, that my grandkids
have outgrown it. But, when Papa built it for them, quiet
a few years ago, they loved it..]

Kitchen got a small facelift....New counter tops, and  a new floor..

 PS-- SEWING  NEWS
I   have sewed /embroidered some during the month of July,
 however, have not posted any thing.. I have had internet
 problems ,all month. Hopefully , it is fixed now, and I will get
 some things posted..

 

Three Berry & Pecan Scones-- Recipe from a Sweet Friend

Cranberry, Blueberry,Cherry & Roasted Pecan Scones
Delicious

My sweet friend, Cathe, , makes a variety of scones
quiet frequently. She shared her recipe on her blog,
check it out.
http://amaryllislog.wordpress.com/
Her   scones look so good, I just had to try this recipe.
So proud I did, Even though , mine are not too pretty,
they sure do taste good.ha

Thank you Cathe, for  the wonderful recipe, the  extra tips,
and my beautiful vintage dish cloth. I think  it made
my scones , taste even better.ha.

Sewing/ Crafting & Sprucing up!! Having Fun!

I bought this white shower curtain [it was just too plain]
I  took a strip of red/white stripe fabric [same as the
curtains I made below]. Made some bias tape, and
sewed a strip around it.. Quick  and easy color!!
The star candle holder was black , I spray painted it.
The little wall hanger ,holding wash cloths, I found
at Salvation Army [50 cents].. Spray painted it!!

Made the simple bathroom curtain, out of
 a red/white stripe  fabric, I added a red/pink floral
topper. Also , spray painted  the basket..

Made a new wreath for the front door.
[can you tell I love the color red??? ha]

The 4'oclocks and begonias are showing their beauty.

Hope your having a  great weekend.. Sewing /relaxing or
just doing what ever makes you happy!!
ps.. Too enlarge photos , just click on photo..

Nautical Skirt/top & Pocket Tees..Embroidering /Sewing for 2 Sweet little Girls

Seersucker stripe a-line skirt  with an
appliqued anchor
RTW t-shirt  embellished with a Pocket that
I embroidered an anchor on.

 I made 2 sets of these, for my friend's girls.

Sweet embroidered initial  pockets  on RTW tees.
On the blue shirt... I decided to add a band of the
chevron fabric and a bow!!
I did 2 sets of these tees !!

Happy and fun embroidering and sewing!!!

Revised Grainline Scout Tee

                                                    Revised Grainline Scout Tee
                

            When you plan a simple sew [that you have         
            sewed before], that turns into.....a  long
            lasting sew... DO you wonder why???

                            WELL----
            It's not the pattern, it's not the revised
            ideas, it's not your sweet friend [Cathe]
            that sent you this  "sweet,fast,simple sew"         


                            IT  IS ----

            Your's Truly.. hahahaha  You see, I cut out this
            shirt , in  a really cute red fabric.. When I 
            went to cut  my little v in it,  I was too  set 
            on the simple part, and I didn't measure well.   
            I cut the  v off center.. It looked really dumb.
            I used the last little bit of the fabric.. so
            no re-cutting the front.  I was ready to set this 
            sewing tee aside.. But my friend, Cathe, finished 
            her beautiful shirt up and after seeing how pretty,
            it was, I just had to finish mine. check her blog
             to see her beautiful tee.
                    http://amaryllislog.wordpress.com/2014/06/06/i-cried-wolf/
                                         BTW-- Neither of us knew, that  we would both end up doing
                                          a floral blue  fabric.ha

                     

Don't you just love this rustic old
building? It is at Kenny's camp house.
A fun day /night , camping out with
our grandson, Kenny.

Wish you could see the cute cuffs on the sleeves.
 Nice loose fitting , comfortable shirt.. Feel
really bad, that I wanted to cuss it.ha

Grainline Scout Tee [revised]
Sewing from stash.. yea.. Both
the messed up red one, and this one
came from my stash..

               


                     

New Look 6129- Skirt

                                                    New Look 6129- Skirt with pockets

                                   The fabric was from my stash,  A cotton blend with some stretch,
                                   which I found at the flea market a couple years ago.. My intentions
                                   was for this to be a muslin,  But it was so comfortable, I decided
                                    to wear it to town to run errands today.. It will definitely be a
                                   wearable muslin. And I will be making another one. Love the two
                                   front pockets.

                                 Sarah Liz, the  MAGAM challenge, author, made this pattern      
                                  awhile back.. It was so cute, that I went and bought the pattern..
                                  So happy , she shared this pattern.

                                   Happy sewing.

Judy has been Sewing... but not blogging

For my April MAGAM challenge, I made 5 pair
of simple  pull on elastic waist shorts.. I needed
some  simple shorts for working in the garden,
and around the house.. I did finish these the last
of April.. [sorry I have not blogged about them]

Sweet pink and white pin stripe dress , for a
friend's daughter.. Embroidered initial..

Elmo/Cookie Monster Dress for A sweet
little girl.

Angel Costumes

Now this is what has kept me so busy...
I  made 16 of these for  a customer in California.
 They are having  a parade.. and most of  the ones
I made were sizes 2 to 6.. I just bet those are
going to be a  sweet bunch of angels.

Now,  that I have finished all that.. I will be
sewing some summer things for me..
 I did go to Hancock's, during one of the  pattern
sales and pick up some more patterns [ No, I
definitely don't need them. lol]
Happy Sewing.

Easter Dresses for Granddaughters- Photos

                               Easter 2014-- Dresses I made for my 4 Granddaughters
                                     Grandsons photos included!

Emily Morgan

Callie Noelle, Chandler, Emily

Close up of Emily' s  Dress

Close up of  Callie's Dress

Cindy's Kids.. [Just had to post this photo.. Callie's mom
put them in this pose... and the funny face , is a result of.
"Mama, there is an ant in this tree" hahaha

Chandler, Emily and Callie

Ashlee Gail

Amy  Grace

Kenny,  Ashlee and Amy

Ashlee and Amy
Sailor Girls

Easter Dresses Completed--

Dress #4 is finished!! Callie's  coral color dress.

Twins Sailor sets are Finished

                   Callie's  Coral dress is finished..It was the last one.
                   Now, all 4 granddaughter's dresses are at home with 
                   them. So proud to have  them finished.Now it is 
                   time to clean the sewing room.. Get preparations  

                   made for Easter Dinner.

                            I will post photos of the girls in their dresses, once
                  Easter is over, and there mom's sends them to me.

                  Pray you and your families have a wonderful and 
                 Blessed Easter.







  

Easter Dress #3 completed with Headaches.. One more to go!!!!!

                                          Easter Dresses for my Granddaughters  are getting done!
                                                          Slowly but Surely!!
                                                                 
                                                                            From Here:
                               

                                                                           To Here!!!
             

This is dress #3. It is for Emily. The inner bodice
does not drag like the photo is showing .. Bad
photographer.ha The dress is really pretty in person.
Emily loves it, and I am so proud.

The rest of the story... It didn't go from photo #1
to photo #2 without some headaches.. I  finished
it  up , on  Thursday.. When Emily tried it on,
the waist was too tight. SIGH!!! This girl
has a 25 in waist, and I was trying so hard, to
make sure it fit nicely, and not droopy.
 so, what did I have to do? Take the zipper
back out [of this sheer, embroidered fabric..not fun]
take satin waistband and lining out , and cut another
one.  So yesterday.was no fun!!!

Today.. I am cutting out dress #4.. Just like this one,
but in a coral color.. for an even smaller young lady..

SOON  and Very soon... I will be back to making
some spring clothes for ME...

                                           

Daffodils/Thrift Store Pitcher and a Sweet Hubby

              Tomorrow is our 42nd Anniversary... Wow...How  the time has flown!!!
              We are so blessed...We have two lovely children and 5 grandchildren              
              and one step grandson.

               No Girls---- I am not that old [hahahahaha].. We just married , really
               young... Kenny was 19 and I was 17 1/2.


             We are leaving out in the morning,  Kenny has a doctors appointment..
             [3 hours away] And we are going  to stay a  few days..  Maybe find
             a few thrift stores.?? Just a little get away.

                                   Now...I will get to the Title of this Post!!!

                 Kenny is so sweet... A couple of weeks ago, [I am just now
                 taking the time to post. sorry] he went to the camp house, He
                knows that daffodils are my favorite flowers.. They just say
               spring..  Anyway, when he came home, he had a handful of
               pretty daffodils.. [After 42 yrs of marriage.. this is pretty nice!!]

               I found this cute little pitcher at a thrift store.. Just perfect for my
               sweet present..

Easter Dresses [Sailor top/skirts]- For Twins

Front - Sailor Top/Skirt

Back  View

I have finished both sets  .. Only showing
one top..[Haven't ironed the second one yet.]

2 out of 4

Now, I will start on the  older girls dresses.
Have made muslins for   them.. So am
waiting for them to come today... So I can
tweak it a little more, before cutting into
the real thing.

I will post  photos of the  girls wearing these
[after Easter, when their Mama's send
me photos.]

Oh No---Easter is almost here... and I have 4 dresses to make?

                              I spent the last 4 weeks working on biblical costumes. I did 28 for
                              a church in New Hamshire. Such an honor for me..  But, it took
                              my sewing mojo.. Had to take a break.. but couldn't seem to return??
                              However..my 4 granddaughters , don't  know any thing about
                              "Maw has lost her sewing mojo!!"  They just know, they want
                              new Easter Dresses. ha So the sewing table is piled high with
                               Dresses to be made!!!

Muslins are being done for the 13 & 15 yr old girls.
Using an old bed sheet.

The girls dresses  have a sheer bodice over a solid bodice,
with gathered skirts. The skirts have ruffles [from the sheer
fabric]. So, I have made and corrected the fitted bodice
muslin, and have cut out the overlay bodice muslin.
Just need 2 girls to come and try them on?

Emily's dress.. This gorgeous fabric arrived  today..
 Now, I just need the lining fabric to get started.. Her
Mama ordered this on line, so we had to wait for it
to come.. so we can find a matching lining fabric.

Callie's dress.. Her fabric is the same as Emily's..But in a
coral pink color. Callie is 13 and tiny. But, she loved
this pattern [Mccalls- Emily's pattern] However, the
smallest size was just way too big, to alter  to fit her.
I found this Simlicity pattern, that came in a smaller
size.. The bodice is almost the same as the McCalls
pattern.. I am going to  use the Simplicity bodice
and put  the Mccalls skirt on it.


NEXT:

While waiting on the lining fabrics, I will  start on
the twins dresses.. They chose  a vintage sailor
top and skirt.. They are still in the children's size
patterns, so fitting will be easy on this one.Yea.

 Amy and Ashlee chose the  set on the left.
The skirt and top will be blue,  with white collar
and red ties. I will add red trim to the collars.

Not only do I have to finish these 4 dresses by Easter,
 I also will be gone the first few days of April. Kenny has
a doctors appointment in Tn.. And our 42nd anniversary
is April 1 st. We have decided to  make a mini vacation
out of it.. Nothing major, just a little get away..

PS.. I must add [for the girls who have known me awhile, and
 know my willingness to take my sewing machine ANY WHERE
I go.]  Kenny has already said, "no, your not taking
your sewing machine.. You are going to rest!" lol