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..

When You Love to Sew...and Loose Your Sewing Room...what do you do?

Sewing Nook in the Extra Bed Room
This is an OLD house..This bedroom had this
cut out in the corner..No one was sure what it
was for??  But.......... It was transformed into a
sewing nook..  My two little sewing tables fit
perfectly in that spot.Kenny built  the shelves
above  to hold books, patterns, and some accessories.
The wall next to it,  was just the right length  to
put my embroidery machine table and a book
case. The book case holds baskets for my sewing
stuff [zippers, buttons, elastic.. etc]
NOTE: click on photos to enlarge.. Shows much clearer.

This is the rest of the bedroom.. It's not
 like having my big sewing room.. But.. when space is
limited... you find the little nooks work quiet well.smile!!

Fabric Stash... as you know, I have TOO  MUCH fabric..
When we made the decision, to make this house move.
I knew , I did not have room for my fabric stash..So,
I gave lots of it away.. I donated lots to Salvation army. I couldn't
bring myself to part with  the rest.. ha  The hall in this house,
has  a very wide/long hall. I used it  wisely.. Kenny built
a really big book shelf to hold my fabrics. [Isn't he sweet?]
I found the black/white fabric totes for $3 each. They fit
perfectly in the shelves. Plus I had a few extra shelves
to hold books ,etc.  PS---I will be doing post of  the rest of
the hall and how I used it...coming soon.

 I will be doing post of the rest of our "little old house". Lots of work has been done...and there is lots of work to come.  I will
be sharing with you... the before's and the afters..

Happy Memorial Day to you and your family..

Our Life Has Changed.... Sorry for my Lack of Post

We have moved into our "New" old house. We are getting
settled.  There is still lots to get done, such as --- waiting on
the carport  to be brought out [nope , the old house does
not have an attached carport, and I REALLY miss this].
Waiting on the storm shelter to be put in.. 

We moved into a smaller house [2 bedroom].. So . fitting 
everything , has been a challenge. We bought a storage 
unit, so this past week, we took LOTS of stuff , and put
in there..Such as, seasonal clothes,  holiday stuff,etc..This
really helped.

We have been working on the  house for a year . We still need
to finish the new siding on the outside [parts of it or done]. Need
new windows .. All  of this will get done eventually, as 
time permits.

I have done very little sewing. But, hope to get back to it, 
real soon. I did make my grandaughters   a few summer
skirts..[will post photos of them soon]

I will be posting rooms in the house, and show you some
before and after9s..

Hope you all have been doing well.. Missed you.. So sorry, 
I  did not post for such a lengthy time.  Hope your
having a nice summer.

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.