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Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Monday, April 27, 2009
The Top Ten
Surprise, surprise, I love a good project! I have slowed down as of late but am starting to get back in the groove. Trust me, I have plenty off projects waiting to be done or started, but I thought I would share my 'Top Ten' with you all today.
All my projects have links, so this post may have a bit of a 'show and tell' feel. So join in on the fun and do the same on your blog! Just tell us that you will be sharing on your blog in the comments. That way we can all see what each other is up to or get some new ideas!
(Don't think it has to be sewing related, recipes, home projects, etc...whatever you are into! You'll notice, all mine aren't 'crafty' or involve sewing.)
1. I have to finish two quilts. I have to admit, I am not a fast quilter. I love quilting but they just take me forever. The first one is done except for backing, quilting, and binding. The second is definitely not as close. The second quilt was my project I was working on before I started my shop...then that happened and it kinda got lost. :)
2. Reuseable Dusters and Swiffer Pads. I think making your own reuseable dusters and swiffer pads is a great idea. (I love finding easy ways to go 'green'.)
3. Cloth Napkins. Just look at them. So cute...but what colors should I do?!
picture from the purlbee.com
4. Homemade Cleaning Supplies. Yet another way to go green! This is something I've been wanting to do for awhile. I have been waiting to 'run out' of our regular supplies. (Throwing away half-full bottles of store-bought cleaners for the sake of 'going green' hardly seemed appropriate.)
5. Table Runner. I've mentioned this before, but I just got my charms to make it! Only $3.75 a pack through my coop...SWEET deal.
6. 72 Hour Kits. Food storage and being more 'prepared' has been on my 'traits to develop list' lately. :) Especially considering where we are moving to, 72 Hour Kits may be very handy eventually. This idea has you putting them in old milk jugs, but it isn't the most pratical choice in my eyes. However, I like the simplicity of the recommended items and all your family's food could easily be in one backpack. Then I thought clothing and other supplies can go in another. Just my opinion on it all. :)
7. New Purse. I mentioned this purse before, but I just got my pattern from said Coop. I read the pattern the other night and seems pretty straight forward. Gotta love a new purse, espeically a sassy one.
8. Food Storage. Continuing on with my food storage and prepardness kick, I love the Food Storage Network. I LOVE it . There are three blogs that tell you how to plan, buy, and eat your food storage. (On a daily and realistic basis.) Lots of info, but lots of GOOD and pratical info. My favorite part of the Food Storage Network are the recipes. (The eat it part.) I have used several of her recipes and I can agree that they are DELICIOUS! You can also sign up for weekly emails that tell you what to buy over the course of a year to build a strong food storage for your family. Why do I think food storage is important? (Not because I am afraid of the end of the world.) However, some of my reasons are: having food on hand for hard-economic times, emergecies, and simply because I like to be prepared.
9. 30 Meals. I found this idea just this morning. I have been typing all my favorite recipes up for my own cookbook, inspired by my sister-in-law Lyndi. However, I like this idea too. I have our favorite recipes that I use frequently but this idea makes so much sense. I think it would also help with my food storage organization and what not.
10. Diaper Bag. I have the fabric waiting in the rafters. The outside will be a chocolate brown damask inside, cream and sage polka dots.
So there it is! I know I am going to be busy!!! However, these are projects that are not only crafty and fun, but things that will help my family be more organized and prepared.
Two other random things:
I read this great article this morning on Make and Takes. It talks about how we can teach our children how to be more charitable and giving. I thought it was great!
Oh and if you need some projects for your little ones, check these out.
All my projects have links, so this post may have a bit of a 'show and tell' feel. So join in on the fun and do the same on your blog! Just tell us that you will be sharing on your blog in the comments. That way we can all see what each other is up to or get some new ideas!
(Don't think it has to be sewing related, recipes, home projects, etc...whatever you are into! You'll notice, all mine aren't 'crafty' or involve sewing.)
1. I have to finish two quilts. I have to admit, I am not a fast quilter. I love quilting but they just take me forever. The first one is done except for backing, quilting, and binding. The second is definitely not as close. The second quilt was my project I was working on before I started my shop...then that happened and it kinda got lost. :)
2. Reuseable Dusters and Swiffer Pads. I think making your own reuseable dusters and swiffer pads is a great idea. (I love finding easy ways to go 'green'.)
3. Cloth Napkins. Just look at them. So cute...but what colors should I do?!
picture from the purlbee.com
4. Homemade Cleaning Supplies. Yet another way to go green! This is something I've been wanting to do for awhile. I have been waiting to 'run out' of our regular supplies. (Throwing away half-full bottles of store-bought cleaners for the sake of 'going green' hardly seemed appropriate.)
5. Table Runner. I've mentioned this before, but I just got my charms to make it! Only $3.75 a pack through my coop...SWEET deal.
6. 72 Hour Kits. Food storage and being more 'prepared' has been on my 'traits to develop list' lately. :) Especially considering where we are moving to, 72 Hour Kits may be very handy eventually. This idea has you putting them in old milk jugs, but it isn't the most pratical choice in my eyes. However, I like the simplicity of the recommended items and all your family's food could easily be in one backpack. Then I thought clothing and other supplies can go in another. Just my opinion on it all. :)
7. New Purse. I mentioned this purse before, but I just got my pattern from said Coop. I read the pattern the other night and seems pretty straight forward. Gotta love a new purse, espeically a sassy one.
8. Food Storage. Continuing on with my food storage and prepardness kick, I love the Food Storage Network. I LOVE it . There are three blogs that tell you how to plan, buy, and eat your food storage. (On a daily and realistic basis.) Lots of info, but lots of GOOD and pratical info. My favorite part of the Food Storage Network are the recipes. (The eat it part.) I have used several of her recipes and I can agree that they are DELICIOUS! You can also sign up for weekly emails that tell you what to buy over the course of a year to build a strong food storage for your family. Why do I think food storage is important? (Not because I am afraid of the end of the world.) However, some of my reasons are: having food on hand for hard-economic times, emergecies, and simply because I like to be prepared.
9. 30 Meals. I found this idea just this morning. I have been typing all my favorite recipes up for my own cookbook, inspired by my sister-in-law Lyndi. However, I like this idea too. I have our favorite recipes that I use frequently but this idea makes so much sense. I think it would also help with my food storage organization and what not.
10. Diaper Bag. I have the fabric waiting in the rafters. The outside will be a chocolate brown damask inside, cream and sage polka dots.
So there it is! I know I am going to be busy!!! However, these are projects that are not only crafty and fun, but things that will help my family be more organized and prepared.
Two other random things:
I read this great article this morning on Make and Takes. It talks about how we can teach our children how to be more charitable and giving. I thought it was great!
Oh and if you need some projects for your little ones, check these out.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
The Spring Thaw
Spring...I think....is finally on its way! We got a freak winter storm at the beginning of the week that left us with wet, heavy snow. Lovely. For the most part it is gone and melted...yay.
I have been asked specifically to update my blog. :) Sadly, I don't have much to blog about...I am not a very exciting person people! However, lots has been going on in my day-to-day life that has monopolized my energy and time as of late.
I hope to add some 'new additions' to the shop soon. My mind has been brewing away while my sewing machine has been taking a hard earned break. Hopefully some new owl totes will grace the shop. I also hope to write a pattern for the Owl Tote. I have finally perfected my own pattern and process for making them. They are really a fun and quick project.
Since you all were so helpful with my chocolate chip cookie dilemma, I am going to once again grill you for some ideas. (Thanks, I tried many of the suggestions and they helped tremendously.) Recently, I was asked to specifically create some 'church themed' quiet books. Any good ideas of ones that you would like to see?
I have been asked specifically to update my blog. :) Sadly, I don't have much to blog about...I am not a very exciting person people! However, lots has been going on in my day-to-day life that has monopolized my energy and time as of late.
I hope to add some 'new additions' to the shop soon. My mind has been brewing away while my sewing machine has been taking a hard earned break. Hopefully some new owl totes will grace the shop. I also hope to write a pattern for the Owl Tote. I have finally perfected my own pattern and process for making them. They are really a fun and quick project.
Since you all were so helpful with my chocolate chip cookie dilemma, I am going to once again grill you for some ideas. (Thanks, I tried many of the suggestions and they helped tremendously.) Recently, I was asked to specifically create some 'church themed' quiet books. Any good ideas of ones that you would like to see?
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