I probably am not going to really post until next Monday. We are moving on Saturday so I have a lot to do. I think I ought to put the Christmas projects on hold until I am finished packing. Have a good rest of the week!
Blessings~Shawna
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Purses
When I was college, some friends of our starting making purses out of placemats and selling them. I thought it was a neat idea, and I happen to have two of them so I thought I would check it out to do for some Christmas presents. Thankfully, I didn't even have to take one apart. I just turned it inside out:) I got my placemats from Pier 1. They were on sale for $1.80. How awesome is that? Pier 1 has the coolest placemats ever. Plus, I like the way they smell. They carry that Pier 1 scent for a while. So anyways, I made two of them. I thought they turned out well for my first attempt at this sort of thing. Especially since I am not a very straight sewer.
Again, I apologize for the terrible lighting. I should start taking these pictures during the day so my pictures are brighter. I liked that this one had this neat border on. It worked perfectly. The handles are navy blue, but you can't tell that because this picture is so stinking dark!
I really like this one. I should have zoomed in on the top. It has a beaded fringe that looks really neat. Plus, I really like the deal that I got on this one. Before it was on sale for $1.80, it cost $8! Ha!
In other news, I taught Pnut a new trick.
That is a Smartie stuck to her tongue. She is still mastering how to stick it on the very tip, but that is pretty good for her first attempt. Isn't she lovely ladies and gentleman?
And what post would be complete without a picture of this nut? I guess I am just impressed that she doesn't eat the bubbles like she does everything else!
I have almost completed an Abraham Owl from Lolly. Here is her tutorial on Abraham. Isn't he cute?! Unfortunately, mine doesn't look that good. Mine is a little chubbier. Less sleek. I have to work on sewing in circles too. I will put a picture of him up when I am finished. I'll talk about my stuffing then too!
Hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving holiday. Remember, we have so much to be thankful for! Even if you don't live in the US, I am sure that there is plenty for you to appreciate!
Blessings,
Shawna
Again, I apologize for the terrible lighting. I should start taking these pictures during the day so my pictures are brighter. I liked that this one had this neat border on. It worked perfectly. The handles are navy blue, but you can't tell that because this picture is so stinking dark!
I really like this one. I should have zoomed in on the top. It has a beaded fringe that looks really neat. Plus, I really like the deal that I got on this one. Before it was on sale for $1.80, it cost $8! Ha!
In other news, I taught Pnut a new trick.
That is a Smartie stuck to her tongue. She is still mastering how to stick it on the very tip, but that is pretty good for her first attempt. Isn't she lovely ladies and gentleman?
And what post would be complete without a picture of this nut? I guess I am just impressed that she doesn't eat the bubbles like she does everything else!
I have almost completed an Abraham Owl from Lolly. Here is her tutorial on Abraham. Isn't he cute?! Unfortunately, mine doesn't look that good. Mine is a little chubbier. Less sleek. I have to work on sewing in circles too. I will put a picture of him up when I am finished. I'll talk about my stuffing then too!
Hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving holiday. Remember, we have so much to be thankful for! Even if you don't live in the US, I am sure that there is plenty for you to appreciate!
Blessings,
Shawna
Friday, November 28, 2008
Pilly's Baby Doll Quilt, First Night and some other updates
This is how far I have gotten with Pilly's baby doll quilt:
I am pleased since I started it tonight. Since the blocks are so small, it is going really quick. Cutting them out definitely takes the longest. I got a quilter's block tonight at JoAnn's so that really helped. I have realized that I really need to work on my straightness: Both of my cutting and my sewing. Not good! Of course, it shows up pretty well in this quilt. But Pilly won't care. I had to stop because I need to iron the seams, and since I decided that I shouldn't iron on my cutting board, I am stopping for this evening.
I think that I may have a problem....I really like to buy fabric. A lot. It makes me so excited! The poor little girls were very patient as we walked around JoAnn's for a long time!
Pnut update: She is gradually getting better. Yesterday was a little bit scary. I have never seen her act like she is with this illness. She was just so lethargic. She basically laid on the couch the whole day without moving, not even turning over. She wouldn't talk, just shook her head yes or no. Today, she was talking some and was interested in things. She was excited to watch Tigger and Pooh, and she was able to move around on the couch. Her fever was gone and she didn't vomit today. I took her to JoAnn's with me because she seemed to be doing better, and I think that she overdid it. Not by her choice, of course. After we came back, her fever came back. I am not sure if I just pushed her too hard. But it was only 100.8. Yesterday it was above 102. I hate to see her sick, especially since I can't give her stuff like with a cold or sore throat to help her feel better. I could just cry. I just want to sit and hold her. And poor Pilly doesn't know what to do. She doesn't understand why her sissy won't get up and play with her.
Joel and his brother and my sister's husband and a friend worked on our house today. They got a lot done. At least that is what they tell me. I am sure they did, I just haven't seen it. Is it weird that I have only been to our house two times? I kind of think it is. But we have one week left until we move. I really need to get on the ball with the packing. I packed some clothes last night. There isn't a lot of room to put boxes. I am excited with how much stuff I have gotten rid of so far and would like to continue that trend! Tomorrow, Joel and his brother are going to Baltimore to a discount building place to try to find some things we need. Like a back door. And a stove. I hope that they can since we have a very limited budget!
I hope that everyone is enjoying this Thanksgiving holiday. This is my favorite holiday! We have so much to be thankful for!!!
I am pleased since I started it tonight. Since the blocks are so small, it is going really quick. Cutting them out definitely takes the longest. I got a quilter's block tonight at JoAnn's so that really helped. I have realized that I really need to work on my straightness: Both of my cutting and my sewing. Not good! Of course, it shows up pretty well in this quilt. But Pilly won't care. I had to stop because I need to iron the seams, and since I decided that I shouldn't iron on my cutting board, I am stopping for this evening.
I think that I may have a problem....I really like to buy fabric. A lot. It makes me so excited! The poor little girls were very patient as we walked around JoAnn's for a long time!
Pnut update: She is gradually getting better. Yesterday was a little bit scary. I have never seen her act like she is with this illness. She was just so lethargic. She basically laid on the couch the whole day without moving, not even turning over. She wouldn't talk, just shook her head yes or no. Today, she was talking some and was interested in things. She was excited to watch Tigger and Pooh, and she was able to move around on the couch. Her fever was gone and she didn't vomit today. I took her to JoAnn's with me because she seemed to be doing better, and I think that she overdid it. Not by her choice, of course. After we came back, her fever came back. I am not sure if I just pushed her too hard. But it was only 100.8. Yesterday it was above 102. I hate to see her sick, especially since I can't give her stuff like with a cold or sore throat to help her feel better. I could just cry. I just want to sit and hold her. And poor Pilly doesn't know what to do. She doesn't understand why her sissy won't get up and play with her.
Joel and his brother and my sister's husband and a friend worked on our house today. They got a lot done. At least that is what they tell me. I am sure they did, I just haven't seen it. Is it weird that I have only been to our house two times? I kind of think it is. But we have one week left until we move. I really need to get on the ball with the packing. I packed some clothes last night. There isn't a lot of room to put boxes. I am excited with how much stuff I have gotten rid of so far and would like to continue that trend! Tomorrow, Joel and his brother are going to Baltimore to a discount building place to try to find some things we need. Like a back door. And a stove. I hope that they can since we have a very limited budget!
I hope that everyone is enjoying this Thanksgiving holiday. This is my favorite holiday! We have so much to be thankful for!!!
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
How To Get A New Outfit
We were at WalMart picking up some stuff for our house, including some paint! Pnut hadn't been feeling well earlier today, but she was better after Joel got home so we went out. While we were at WalMart, she laid down in the cart and stayed there almost the whole time. When we were in the curtain aisle, Joel asked her if she wanted him to hold her. As he was reaching for her, she threw up all over her coat and her shirt and pants. It was terrible. Joel got her out of the cart and she threw up some more in the aisle. We had to strip her and try to wash her hair out in the bathroom sink a little. I carried her just in her diaper across WalMart and put a brand new outfit on her. She, of course, couldn't put her coat back on and it is a cold night! Poor little girl. She got sick last year right after Christmas too. There is just something about holidays!
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Banana Bread
I can't believe I haven't already put this on here. We love this stuff! I guess we have been eating all of our bananas for a while and not letting them get bad. This is the moistest banana bread recipe I have ever tried.
3-4 overripe bananas
1 egg
1/3 c soft butter
1 c sugar
1.5 c flour
1 t baking soda
1 t vanilla
1. Mash bananas until very pasty.
2. Add all other ingredients and mix well.
3. Pour into greased loaf pan.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes (depending on your oven) until toothpick comes out clean.
I will be having a piece of this as a very cute little 10-month-old ate MY bowl of cream cheese potato soup that I had gotten out of the freezer for my lunch. Of course, it was the last of the soup. She ate the whole thing. It's good too! I really like how pretty this bread turns out. It would be a good gift to give to someone.
3-4 overripe bananas
1 egg
1/3 c soft butter
1 c sugar
1.5 c flour
1 t baking soda
1 t vanilla
1. Mash bananas until very pasty.
2. Add all other ingredients and mix well.
3. Pour into greased loaf pan.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes (depending on your oven) until toothpick comes out clean.
I will be having a piece of this as a very cute little 10-month-old ate MY bowl of cream cheese potato soup that I had gotten out of the freezer for my lunch. Of course, it was the last of the soup. She ate the whole thing. It's good too! I really like how pretty this bread turns out. It would be a good gift to give to someone.
Monday, November 24, 2008
House!
We bought a house today! The next two weeks until we move are going to be crazy! I have a lot of packing to do. Hopefully, I will be able to continue with my Christmas projects. I am enjoying making them so much!
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