Transforming an Old House... Some Before /After

Our old Country House  that is still a
Work in Progress!!!

  

Before
Big back Screened in Porch..
 Would be nice, but we need Storage!!
Check out the  remake below.

AFTER
Back screened in porch, became a storage room
Kenny's Deer room [I so didn't want these in my
hall....So we turned it into Kennys Room..He \
even will have a tv..smile]

Before
Small side porch.. Will  turn closet for new AC unit.
and  coat closet.

Inside of  the small side porch..Before
See the after below.

After
small back porch  ...Now ready for the AC man
to install the unit.

Rough beginning..lol
[looks like hubby is taking a much needed break]

Back of the house --before  the remake.

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Lots of work had been done.. And lots
more to  be done...Just wanted to show you what we
have been up to.

My house.. We have lived here for  over 20 yrs. I love this house. We have it for sale, and when it sales , we will
move to the "old house".
 But. Kenny bought 53 acres when he retired.. It has a fruit
orchard,  Beautiful old trees, and the best garden , we have ever had. And he loves it.

We have done LOTS of work  on the old house and  have lots
more to do. I will share some  photos of the inside later.

Butterick 6214 --Judy's Sewing a Summer Top

Butterick 6214
Simple Summer Top
I bought this pattern awhile back, and really for got I had it.
I saw that SarahLiz had made it. Hers was really cute.
Check it out.
http://sarahlizsewstyle.blogspot.com/2016/01/this-week-two-things-happened-well-more.html

She told how quick and easy it was.[thank you Sarahliz]

I decided I needed a sewing fix, and this easy/quick top
was just the right idea. We are having winter here, but
it will be nice to have a new top when spring arrives.

I cut it out in this burgundy/purple paisley print
fabric.. [Not sure what type of fabric it is? It
feels like it is some type of rayon? Drapes well]
I have been sewing on it, and should have it ready
for photos tomorrow [if my camera fellow [hubby] is
available. ha]

Hope your having a wonderful  weekend..

Glass Cake Stand--- I want one!!!

Martha Stewart Brand.. Beautiful but out of  my budget
$179.00
Don't you just love the  scallops on it.. So white and clean.

Anchor Hocking Brand..
$39.00
So bland , after looking at the other ones.
ps... but the cake looks pretty..

Pioneer Woman Brand .
I love this one..but.......
it is no longer available on the wal mart sight,
so I went to ebay-- $125.00
OOPS...out of my budget too..

Looks like I will just have to keep looking and
wishing. ha  And using my old/trusty/ugly
Tubberware  gold bottom with cream top [I think
the top was white in its day[smile]. I have had it for
35 years..  It still holds the cakes quiet well, and
has served   a hungry hubby, and 2 growing children.
It has served me well.

I Love Polka Dots & Sewing pillows & Thrift Store finds

Don't you just love Polka Dots?
and red.. the absolute best color!!
Cindy bought me this baking dish and big bowl[cup]
for Christmas. I love them.. Too pretty to put away
in the cabinet.[smile]

Unusual  white ceramic canister , I found at the
thrift store - $2.99

When there is no time to sew.. Just embroider
your initial on fabric and make a pillow. Fun.
I was testing a monogram on my embroidery
machine, so  I used a color that Cindy has
in her sun room, and made her a quick sew/
easy sew pillow.

Cindy and I both have the last name start with an R..

Hope your having a good start to your new year.
Getting sewing or  organizing done.. And enjoying
the day..

2016 Goals for My Upcoming Year

               Christmas is behind us.. It was fun and  I totally
enjoyed the decorating, cooking and the time spent with my family.  But now..........the decorations have been put away
for the year [but ... Christmas 2016 will be here before you know it. ha].It's time to   make some goals..

 Goals for 2016

1- Make my monthly budget and remember to follow it as closely as possible.

2-Organizing [I have my house up for sale, and are redoing an older house ,we will be moving in to-  So... I am on a standstill
with this goal.. as, I will have to get moved first] I am making plans for the other house .

3- Remember to do my monthly meal plans as this really helps with  grocery budget. "Try" to eat and feed my family healthier meals.

4- Remember to take the extra time to spend with my husband, children and grandchildren.. Time is going so fast, every minute with our family is so important..  I have to remind myself.... its ok, to leave the house or yard work for  a time.. It will be there, once you spend that hour or two with the ones you love.

5- My sewing goal this year is to ............. sew some things for me, and to sew some things for the house.. [curtains, cushions,etc]

6- Garden..... enjoy the spring..  and enjoy our garden and be thankful , that we have the place and the heath  to have it.

7- Thank God for our health and remember to always pray for the ones in need.

Hope you all have a wonderful  and blessed year.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Just wanted to wish you all, a very Merry Christmas
and thank you all for visiting my blog. I have found
some wonderful friends, In whom, I am  so happy
to have found.

ps..please pray for the people in Ms. We had a lot of
deaths and destruction in the tornadoes yesterday. We
spent a lot of time in the storm house, but we  are fine
and our home is fine..

Anna Costume from Frozen [For Callie]

Back in September, I blogged about making the Anna 

Costume for Callie [my granddaughter].  I promised

photos..[My daughter just now sent them to me.. Better

late than never,ha]

http://sewblessedmaw.blogspot.com/2015/09/making-more-frozen-costumes-what.html

8th

Emily and Callie
I made Emily's last year.

It was Spirit week at school, and I also
made them each another costume.

Callie

Emily

It was alot of sewing going on that week.. but the
girls had a lot of fun and were happy with the
costumes..

Christmas Tour Part 2

Entry way - view from the kitchen

Entry Way View from the living room

Coffee Table... Wonder who hung them
candy canes on the hurricane lamp?
I bet Judy did, so she can sneak one occasionally.
[it use to be full.lol]

Ceramic plate/platter... my newest find...
from Hobby Lobby..It was 50% off. I just
love it.

Nativity scene and the candy cane story
on my other end table. The house is
smelling alot like Chrismas with the cinnamon
 candle holder burning.

One of my favorite little stools.
Love the plaid pillow.. Made this
pillow cover [just like the  Thanksgiving
one]. and put it on the pillow that
was stuffed with  plastic bags..
The Christmas car/tree print was a free
printable buy Craftberry Bush blog/Lucy.
thank you Lucy. I had an old  picture
frame that I painted .. So a free Christmas item.

I love, love this wood sign.. I found this at
Morning Tuesday. thank you Lisa , for
telling me about this fun store.

Hope you and your family are having a good
time making preparations for Christmas.. May
we all remember what a wonderful Saviour
we have.. And the true meaning of Christmas..

Christmas House Tour... Part 1

Christmas Tree is up... My cabinet is
all filled with my collection of Christmas
music boxes.. A special time for me , to listen and look at them and  remember who gave them to me, And remember the Reason for the Season..Jesus!!!!!!!!! The nativity one on top, was
given to me by my son , 20 yrs ago. It plays
about 10 songs and the  people & animals  go
around and look at Baby Jesus. Beautiful.

Table in its Festive   Time.

This beautiful  Santa Claus Tray,  was
given to me by my daughter, several years
ago.

Ginger bread houses [boxes with tops, from
Dollar Tree]

Christmas Pillows..
I made these from a fabric by Susan Winget.
 I love all the things with the truck/car  loaded
with the Christmas tree..[Which I discovered from Lisa.
Thank you Lisa.].

              Check out her blog.. She has some really cute ideas.

                  http://texasdecor.blogspot.com/2015/11/more-christmas-bargains.html

Table... I added  the little candy cane bucket , full
of candy canes.. [Things are subject to change, I think
it is on a china cabinet now.ha]

Please come by and visit , I will be sharing more  Christmas decorating.  I will be doing a swag for my entry way.
I am working on a Christmas bathroom..........hummmmmm...
wonder will it happen , before Christmas????lol

Pray each of you are having a wonderful week, and enjoying\
the prep work of Christmas.. And most of all remembering
Our Wonderful Lord  on this special Holiday.

Making Christmas Pillows /Pillowcase******* Just beginning to Decorate

Merry Christmas Plaid Pillow Cover
[Remember the Thanksgiving pillow I did
and filled with   plastic bags?  Well, this is
the same pillow.. I just made a new cover..
Who doesn't love plaids at Christmas?

Christmas truck loaded with its tree.. This
is a Susan Winget  fabric..  I found the fabric
on ebay.. Just had to make a pillow. It is filled
with  old poly from an old pillow.

Pillowcases....
How the Grinch Stole Christmas..  Made for
a little one..  [she always watches the cartoon,and
now will have her favorite pillowcase to lounge
around and watch the show... fun!!]

Some decorating is beginning at my house..
The cute little snowman plate,  I found at
Wal mart.. Every time I wash dishes, I think
about Christmas...[if you enlarge this  photo,by
clicking on it,  you will see the calk board
sign..and the sweet note that Callie sneaked
and wrote me.. Don't have the heart to erase it..ha]

Hope you are having a wonderful and blessed
December , and are getting your decorating, planning,
and  gift making /buying done..
Now its time to sit down and have a good cup of hot
chocolate with marshmellows. yummy--- wish you were here.

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..

Sewing Christmas Gifts

Embroidered Table Runner

Stockings [ornaments]

Stockings

Angel costumes- 4
I have made 25 this year, thus far.. Lots of
cute little angels  looking forward to their
Christmas plays. What a blessing this is
for me.

Hope your having a great week.