Fun MINI stay cation

I had some time off I needed to use before the end of Jan. so I took them this week.  I had a four day weekend.  One that was fun and productive.  I got in some scrapbooking, sewing, and best of all time with family. 

Played with my new machine and learned how to make mongramed wristlets in the hoop so fun and these are going to be addicting to make.

Below is a photo of the first one I made...

Here is the purse I made that this cordinates with...

I went shopping this weekend and took this purse and got a lot of compliments from people on it.  Love it when people notice things I create.

Below is the wristlet i made my sis.  I think this one looks a little better then the first.

Ok I have to share... this is my NEW favorite sewing notion...

I have also started a quilt for my grandbaby to be I found the pattern on pinterest and had to give it a try.  I will post photo of it when its done.  I also have another top cut out as well using the same fabric as the first.  I have a plan. :)  so stay tuned and find out what i do with that.

Sorry I've not added anything else to my shop just yet but I needed to take some sewing time for me and my family.  Plus I am learning more each day to help my items I sew to sale to be even better.

My long weekend is over and it sure was a good one but tomarrow is a work day so I best rest up for that.  Plan on working on my quilt tomarrow after work and my workout.

Speaking of work out my sis made me take a big step this weekend.  I still have a big body image in my head and have a hard time getting use to what size i am in now.  I still find my self heading for the "Plus size" part of walmart for my cloths.  My sis almost pushed me into a store and opened my eyes up to what is now possible for me to wear.  She made me try on cloth that fit me and not the big frump stuff i've been wearing.  I bought a jacket and a sweater from a name brand store IN THE FREAKIN MALL............ I have never got to shop in the mall for my cloth before.  Also I couldn't believe the prices.  I was shocked at the coat and sweater I bought and only paid 17.98 for them both.  THANKS FOR THE PUSH SIS!!!  For the first time in my life shopping for cloths was fun.

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Craft Room is done.... well almost

I did it... I got the room cleaned and reorganized.  My sweet husband even complimented me on it.  I only have a few small things I want to do to finish up.  Still need to organize my ribbon and put on some more labels on a few drawers but other wise its ready for getting my craft on!

Below are a few photo's of how it looks now. 

Operation reorganization craft room

Well it's that time of year where I need recover my craft room from the mess I made of it during the holidays and past year for that matter. I try and defrag my room and reorganize it the beginning of each year. This year with the addiction of my. We machine I decided to take over the rest of what once was a family room. This room is perfect for a craft room. It's all window which allows a lot of light but it does make it ruff for the lack of wall space for tall book shelfs.

To begin this venture I decided to take everything but the furniture out of the room. So I've cleared off all shelves and its all now piled in my front room and my kitchen. It's a lot of work but this is what works best for me. Here is a couple of photos of the before and the mess I've created.

Lucy is looking a lil scary in this photo~ HUM my husband has the same look right now!  LOL~

And Below a photo of one corner of my room showing my clean slate... with that said tis time I get busy my goal is to try and be done with this project by sunday evening.  Wish me luck!

My Dream Machine -

At last I have my new dream machine I've wanted this machine for a very long time.  I fell totally in love with it about 2 years ago.  Its a Brother, Innovis 2800D!  I have a lot to learn but so far I'm loving how user friendly it is. Brother did a wonderful job designing the program for this machine.  I was so tired the other night when I got it home but I had to tear into it and get it set up.  Below are a few pictures of setting it up.

Below is a close up of the touch screen.  It is fully loaded with a ton of wonderful stitches.  One of my favorite features in here so far is how it tells dummy's like me how to thread it or how to fix what you are doing wrong.  LOVE IT~  It also comes loaded with some Disney Designs that I can't wait to play with.  Planning on learning to embroider tshirts.

It comes with TONS of special feet and gadgets, again lots to learn.  I started singing the little mermaid song at this point... "I've got gadgets and gizmo's of plenty, who's it and whats it galoor."  HUM>..... whats that thing a ma bob for?  Love that when you choose a stitch to stitch out again the machine tells you what foot to choose.  LOVE IT~     Am I saying LOVE IT just a little too much.... guess you understand by now how much I ADORE this machine.

So as you can see I've got lots of learning to do and can't wait to play.  I am starting my first project today going to make my AG doll, Christi, a new dress today.  Thought that be a good project.  So off to play!

American Girl Doll

Have you ever got a "it" gift that you totally unexpected? One that you wanted really bad but thought you'd never get. Well this year my sissy got me my "it" gift. A American girl doll she was hand picked just for me and she is beautiful. My sis picked out a doll that even had my hair color my before die days that is. The company calls her number 38 but I've named her Christmas Jewel, Christi for short.

Some may think its crazy I wanted a doll so yeh if the shoe fits ill claim it. I've learned who cares what others think I don't. I'm all about doing what makes you happy and she makes me happy. I can't wait to make her some cloths so keep eye out on my blog. I intend on sharing what I make for her and plan on using her as my model for cloths to sale in my shop.

So here she is my American Girl Doll.

Here Christi is in her first Dress I made for her.  I got up early on Christmas Morning just so I could make her a dress.  This is a Pillow case dress.  I will offering this style in my shop soon.  And maybe some matching ones for little girl and her doll.  Dont tell my granddaughter that Christi borrowed her hair clips!

Thank YOU so much my sissy for my "IT" gift!

Lil Santa hat

I had a great time creating this little purse I had someone request me make this for her it turned out super cute. I made another one and thought I'd share it. This is for sale in my etsy shop if you want one u better grab it quick

So the plan is after Christmas I have got to reorganize my craft room.  It is driving me crazy but in the mean time I did take some time today and cleared the deck before I begin my next project.  Better look quick cause it never lasts more then a minute.  LOL!

Feeling a little sad today.  Just found out that my daughter and her family won't be able to come tomarrow.  I will miss them but I understand.  I know its part of them growing up and being married.  You have to share them with their mates family too.

I am going into work soon, prep work tonight for Black Friday.  Its always very busy that day but I think its fun and enjoy our customers.   Also want to shop some of the daily door busters for the day before I clock in.  Plan on getting me a new Cricut cartridge, we have a awsome sale going on for them.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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