Prayers for Callie

                             

                                                                   Prayers for Callie

                    Callie is our 13 yr old granddaughter. She is a very sweet and lovely
                    girl. Just a joy to our lives.

                   On Thursday night, I got the worse call , that a grandparent could imagine.
                   Cindy called, and when I answered the phone.... All I could hear was,
                   screaming and crying,  She said," Mama, please pray, Tell Daddy to
                   pray... some thing is wrong with Callie, I don't know what?, " I was hysterical and ask
                   " what is wrong?". the phone went dead..  A few minutes later, it rang.
                   She screamed," Oh Mama,  Callie is not breathing, Stanley is doing CPR,
                   and the ambulance is on its way."   I have never felt such terror, in my life.
                   When we got there,  She was being loaded on the  ambulance.

                  After many test,  The doctors said, she had  a seizure.[she has never          
                  had seizures or no one in our family]. She stopped breathing, not sure
                   why? They have called a pediatric neurosurgeon
                  at Lebourner Childrens  Hospital in Memphis, Tn., to get her an appointment
                 .Cindy  is scared to go to sleep, scared to leave her in a room alone, It is terrifying.

                  She seems to be doing fine now..  Other than when, she goes to sleep,
                  her hands are jerking??? Not sure what is going on?

                  I know that God is in control, and He is with her, I  pray for strength \
                  and courage to trust Him and know that He will take care of our sweet
                  girl.

                 Please remember Callie, when you pray..

SImplicity 5942

Simplicity 5942 - Vintage Pattern

I have had this dress made since the end of July, but couldn't get
it  photographed or blogged..whew!!
NOTE: click on the photos, to enlarge, You will be able to see close up..

Simplicity 5942
Gingham check with cherries  fabric  from stash.
I made the little bow...but, it just didn't work for me..
[too old.ha] The dress is comfortable, and  wears well.
I had worn it all day , when this photo was taken..So,
it looks wrinkled and unkept.. 

This dress was for my MAGAM challenge. for July.
I did complete it in July..
Fabric and pattern came from my stash. The only thing.
I purchased was the zipper.  The belt was borrowed from
another dress.

Simple Skirt from my Singer Perfect Plus Book

4 Gore Skirt
Perfect for a quick sew..
Note: to see a  better view of photos, click on them.

Red/Black/white  polka dot from stash.
Simple elastic waist.  I paired this with a
black cardigan and RTW white top,
this will be for the fall.

OOOPS.. Sorry I didn't fix the built in cami,
on my lace blouse... I paired it with this top,
and it was a pretty good look too.

Skirt ..
Nice and comfortable on  a hot summer day.
I  will pair it with a simple white top, and sandals,
for a cool/comfortable   shopping day or running
errands.

Fabric-  from stash
pattern- from my singer book

I have several items that I have sewed the last couple weeks..
My internet was down and I couldn't get any posting
done. Sorry.

This dress is from my MAGAM   July  challenge.. I
actually  got it made in July.. I will post it, as soon
as I get some  photos.. So for now, you get to
see the pattern.ha

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...