Crochet crocodile stitch clutch purse Tutorial #5

Make the 10-Minute Tablerunner

Mystery me.

Hello Bloggers,

I have determined I just run out of time. I love Blogger but never get time to come on. 

When I worked second shift it was so much easier. Working day shift has really messed with my schedule.

So all I have to say today is Hello Bloggers...Hope you all have a great day and I will see you sometime in the future.

Peace Out! juju...

A few new items.

Hello Bloggers,

I listed a few more different items on ETSY. I am working on IPAD and NOOK bags now and will be posting them over the weekend.

On the home front. I return to work on Monday after surgery on a torn meniscus. Returning is a half happy half sad mixture. I could stay home easily. But.....I am working on getting closer to that.

That's it for today if I talked about everything on my mind I will keep you all day....LOL I will have new pictures to post on my growing grandchildren. The oldest will be starting kindergarten come August. How time fly's.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/JustStitchingAway

PEACE OUT!

Visit My ETSY Account

Evening Bloggers,

Well it is almost tomorrow. You know...there is a lot to keep things in order. Updating, making, sewing, separating...DECIDING.

I have been updating my ETSY account all evening. Now that I have everything in order I can finally get more items made.

Come visit me @:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/JustStitchingAway 
Just copy and paste my site.

There are many more item I would like to make...but...I guess it is taking me a little long than anticipated.

Just a small preview of some postcards I made.

Have a good evening everyone.

Peace OUT!

Been a while...

Hello Bloggers,

Yes it has been a while since I have blogged. Been working on so many different things. I have come to the conclusion I should have only stuck to one or two designs.

I have made some fabric postcards which are for sale on ETSY.com website. Right now my items are limited but I have more in progress. 

Tomorrow...or should I say later today I will post newer items I have made.

OH...I am completely caught up with the Stephanie Plum series...can't wait for Janet Evanovich's new Plum book to be on the stands.

Until then have a good evening.

Peace OUT!

Pumpkins

Hello Bloggers,

I have so many items in the kettle I don't know if I am coming or going.

Pumpkin carving contest tomorrow at work so I thought I would share my entry.

Happy Halloween in advance....BOOOOOoooooo.

Peace Out Bloggers! ☺

I have failed....

Evening Bloggers,

I have failed terribly. Been working on trying to get these tumbling blocks going but I guess there are tricks in the book that I may need. I have been working on this for days..... Weave...tear apart...Weave...tear apart. I will not let this beat me but I need to go to bed. 4am comes fast. 

Now my pictures will not download....aaaarg.

Have a good night Bloggers. Maybe the weekend will be nicer to me...LOL

Did not forget.

Morning bloggers.

I have not forgotten about my sample tumbling blocks. Time permitting this evening I will have a sample for you.

Have a good day!

Peace Out! ☺

Rami Kim shows a technique from her new AQS book Elegant Cotton Wool Sil...

Fabric Postcard

Evening Bloggers,

I am working on a fabric postcard which I am going to use the new technique for tumbling blocks I found on You Tube. The link is posted above.

I found the stamp I need to use on E-bay this evening which should arrive October 4th. Do you believe it is going to be October already....

I am taking photos as I go along and will post them in a few day (if I can stay awake from the overtime we are scheduled to work)...LOL

Have a great evening.
Peace Out!

My Butchie...

Evening Bloggers,

I did my brother Butch proud today. 

Whenever we were in a car traveling and he drove by golfers he would blow his horn. I asked why he did that and he said it was to mess them up as they were swinging.

Well....I did it. As I drove past the golfers today, one had his arms up and was swinging down and I blew my horn. I hope in the afterlife your loved ones can see...for if they do...my Butchie was laughing his butt off.

Taken up North when we buried dad. The summer before Butch died. Love you my Butchie.

Have a good night bloggers....OH I saw a new technique on how to do tumbling blocks. I will do photos and give it a shot.

Peace Out! ☺

The Scarlet Thread

Evening Bloggers,

Just finished an excellent book by Francine Rivers titled: The Scarlet Thread.

Though these women lived in separate times their lives were similar. 

Mary Catherine Murray keeps a journal of her life and travels to unsettled Oregon but turning to settle in California.

Sierra Madrid is in modern times. 

What an amazing book telling both lives as you read along and how they connect in the end with the quilt Mary Catherine made. Who is Sierra's ancestor.

You know I was crying through this one. If you get a chance give this book a read. It is wonderful.

Peace Out Bloggers! ☺

Fabric Envelope

Good Evening Bloggers,

Well, I made a fabric envelope as I said I would.

I took a pretty piece of fabric and ironed on a fusible interfacing (Pellon 808 Craft Fuse) which is also machine washable.

The fabric was too thick and would not work in the cutter. But I did use the scoring tool to make the lines to fold the envelope. The notches used in this design were cut with scissors instead.

The double sided tape did not work well to seal the envelope, also the Permanent Carfter's Tape did not hold up well either. There is a fabric tape I am going to buy to try, it fuses by ironing.

I would not try to mail this envelope using fabric but just think what a personal touch it would be to give a gift card using an envelope made by you.

Back of envelope.

Back of envelope closed.

Front of envelope.

If you look close you can see the double sided tap I used to hold the flap down.

Holding the envelope secure with a ribbon adds a nice touch.

A view of the back

I hope you enjoyed the ideas given. Most family and friends love homemade gifts.

Have a good night Bloggers.

Peace Out! ☺

New Toy

Evening Bloggers,

I have a new toy thanks to my sister Pat.I am trying to post this before 10pm because I am soooo past my bed time but I believe I will go somewhat past 10 because I am so excited and want to share.

It is an envelope maker. The size I picked will hold a 4x6 in. folded index card used for a small invitation or such.

I purchased this on HSN (home shopping network) the item# is 1146224 - Envelope Punch Board. Cost is $19.95 and I paid $3.94 for shipping and handling. Not sure where you all may live but the shipping may vary.

Let's get started

For this envelope I used a 6x6 in. square paper.

Following the directions you line up the left edge of the paper on the score line, notch out the corner and score your fold line.

Following the directions you rotate counter clockwise lining up the score line with the score guide till your envelope is ready to fold.

Using the back side of the notch you insert the corners of your envelope to round the corners.

Inserting the corner.

Rounded corner is made.

Using you scoring tool, make a nice flat fold in your envelope.

I used glue but you can also use a double sided tape.

Just be sure when you glue or tape your envelope closed you do not go to the peak of the under fold or it will glue itself to the inside of the envelope.

Here is the finished project.

This envelope holds a 4x6 inch folded index card.

What a fun project.

I was thinking of trying this with fabric. I will post it when I do.

Peace Out Bloggers I hope you enjoyed the technique. ☺

Jane Eyre....

What a fantastic book. I think I may listen again. All these years I have avoided reading Jane Eyre because it seemed long.

I did not want to see the movie when it came out because I was hoping eventually I WOULD find time to read it. But listening in the car to and from work gave me the opportunity.

This is a book I could listen to over and over again.

This is sooooo a thumbs up!

Peace Out! ☺

Jane Eyre...

Evening again Bloggers,

I have been listening to Charlotte Brontë's book - Jane Eyre.

On my way to work in the morning I will be listening to disk 12 of 17.

I always heard it was a good book but never read it. Now with audio books I can catch up on a lot of books driving to and from work.

IT IS EXCELLENT...I HAVE CRIED FOUR TIMES ALREADY.....

Oh what I have missed by not liking to read.

I will post how I liked the ending.

For now...

 Peace Out Bloggers! ☺

Family

Evening Bloggers,

What an absolutely wonderful weekend with family and friends. 

My sister Pat and her husband, of 18 years today, Dave came up for the holiday weekend.

We laughed and cried together. Saturday was a dinner with relatives whom haven't seen Pat and Dave for a while. 

If some of you may recall...Dolly and I surprised Pat on her birthday, November 17th last year, just as she started losing her hair from chemo. She bit the bullet and made the trek up north to see us and I think she looks and is doing wonderful.

I did forget to say Happy Anniversary to Pat when she called telling us she got home safely...so...Happy Anniversary Pat and Dave and many more.

This picture was taken Up North when we buried Dad. Or should I say in Dad's words "Dumped him in the river"

 Peace Out Bloggers and I hope your weekend was a wonderful as ours...☺

Chenille Project

Evening Bloggers,

A couple Sundays ago my sister Pat sent me a site to make a chenille blanket. I took advantage of this design and made a pillow cover for Betty at work who turned 87 on her last birthday.

Being in a hurry I did not think to take pictures as I went along but here is the finished project. It was a fun project to do but next time I will take my time and make a baby blanket.

These are the fabrics I used. A pretty butterfly pattern for attaching the chenille affect fabric. Three colors white, yellow and light purple to make the chenille. The dark purple was used to make the pocket for the pillow.

 

You learn as you go along. I used the butterfly fabric as the backing...but...it is on the inside of the pillow case. Next time I will use a plain fabric and save the pretty fabric for a blanket. The dark purple was used to make the pockets as an opening to insert the pillow.

 

The finished project after it has been washed. Washing it gives it the chenille affect. You can click on the picture to take a closer look.

A couple close up shots of the finished project. You will understand better when I do the step by step pictures. You actually sew diagonal lines 1/2 inch apart then cut them.

This is Betty with the pillow case on her pillow behind her back. She loves it...said it is a lot better than having the hot plastic of the bag over the pillow.

 Peace Out Bloggers! ☺

Joey at rest...

Evening Bloggers,

Sad day today. We entered Rod's brother Joey into rest.

For those who did not know...Joey's last bout in life was fighting cancer.

Joey was laid to rest in style and comfort surrounded by his loving family and dearest friedns. 

I do have some pictures to share with you...but I will not post the ones of him.

I myself was so happy when I saw Joey after we left him so drained after his death on Friday. The funeral home did such a fantastic job. Joe looked like his old self again.

He was sporting a white bandana on his forehead with his sunglasses resting on his head. He was in his Black Harley vest with a long sleeve Harley T-shirt surrounded by memory photos and memorabilia to take on his journey into his new life. His lap was covered with his Harley blanket before the casket was closed. On the hood of the casket was an embroidery of a motorcycle done with orange to represent Harley. His niece Sonia's girls called him Peace Man. The words were put on there to represent Joe because he was the peace maker along with being very loving.

The following pictures are from the cemetery. He is buried about 40 feet away from his mom (Diana) who passed away in 2011. On the other side of the cemetery in the military section is his father (Rex) who passed away in 1996.

We shared some of Joey's flowers with his parents before we left the cemetery.

Rest in peace our loving Joey and we will see you when our journey comes.

 This was on the inside cover of the coffin. Absolutely wonderful accent. And so appropriate.

 This motorcycle is on the top of the vault.

 Peace Out! ☺