Bada Ba Ba....."The Final Countdown"

Wow - I just had a flashback from high school - I swear my hair looked exactly like the lead singer!

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I tried to get the video for you, but it's not letting me....could be my lack of sleep lately, YouTube, or just my lack of intelligence....regardless - take a look at the video by clicking on the link - it may bring back some memories!

Then, click the "play" button for the Dance Remix version and you'll get the general feeling....

the final countdown songs

The Final Countdown in my mind is on - and it's just 24 hours away. I think I'm ready for this 3 day show. Never done a 3 day show before - so I'm just hoping that I have enough goodies to sell. Of course, I hope that everything sells out on the first day! Wouldn't that be nice?! Then I could just take orders the rest of the week. Keep dreaming....

Loverly Potholders......

Notice the "boy" tooth fairy pillow? Trying to meet the needs of my customers ya know.
More cup cozies (formerly known as coffee cozies) - I was reminded by a dear friend that yes, "coffee cozies" can be used as "coke cozies" or "pop cozies" (for my peeps in the midwest) and "tea cozies" and I suppose any "cozy-ing" of a beverage you need.

This is a picture of my sewing room - it's utter chaos.

This is the floor of my sewing room - again, utter chaos. Oh, wait, I do see some carpet - so it's not totally trashed... yet.

Don't Hate Me.....

I have been rewarded! I can't believe my luck! Look what was practi

cally given to me as I was driving home from taking my girl to school this morning!

Garage sale - SCORE!

After hours, upon hours, upon hours of sewing into the wee hours, My family suffering through a dirty house, unwashed clothing, dinners from the freezer at best, and not much sleep (sick child too)....

I think the gods are with me.

5 tablecloths and 1 huge pillowcase!

What shall these pretty tablecloths become??? I'm headed to the fabric store this morning, much to my son's dismay (he's been known to cry as we enter the parking lot), to purchase more interfacing and more batting. Still making coffee cozies and tooth fairy pillows. Need to make more burp cloths, diaper wipes pouches, aprons, pj pants, the list goes on and on. Other ideas floating around in my head, just not enough time to create them.

Is there ever enough time? I don't think so. Not for me anyway. I've got too many things I want to do. Life is short. Think I'll try and have some fun. Not in the mood to follow the rules today.

Holiday Bazaar & Silent Auction in Fort Worth

I'd love to see some of you - stop by Booth #3!!!

My fingers are sore from pushing pins, my eyes are strained, my needles are breaking! But....boy have I got some totally cute stuff! Just hoping I can get enough to fill a 9x9 booth. It's been a few years since I've done a real show. I had to wait until my "baby" was old enough that allowed me some time to sew and create.

If you live close by, this one really is a good show - a great Silent Auction too. You be glad you came!

Tooth Fairy Pillows - Vintage Style of Course

I'm getting geared up for one more show next week. This is a three day show, so I am sewing like a crazy woman trying to get enough product to display.

I'm excited about these cute little Tooth Fairy Pillows and wanted to see what you all thought. Hope you like them!

If you are in the Fort Worth area, stop by and see me!

Here's the scoop:

Where: University Christian Church

When: Thursday, Nov. 12 through Saturday, Nov. 14th

Hours of Operation: 9am-2pm Thursday and Friday, and 10am-3pm Saturday

Still....Making Pumpkins!

I am still making pumpkins! I've created a monster I think....who knew so many people had birthdays, needed to be thanked, or just needed a little "happy" during the months of September and October?? This particular one is headed to Indiana for a belated birthday gift to my mom.

I do love making them. You can mix and match any sort of fabric and embellish them in all sorts of creative ways. I've started hot glueing the crocheted leaves and the twine on them. The raffia is a cute touch too.

That's it for today. I'm crazy busy getting ready for another Holiday show in November. It will be held at the University Christian Church in Fort Worth. I'll have more details for you as soon as they send me an official e-mail with the flyer. The little boy is in pre-school today....got to get to it!!!

Retro Garage Sale Treasures!

Look what I found at a garage sale over the weekend!

I love these plastic Santa's. I actually picked one up at Round Top last year and fell in love with them. I couldn't believe my luck over the weekend! He was only $1! (I didn't pay $1 for my Round Top Santa). Just sitting there on a table waiting for me to find him. I also love these Shiny Brites Christmas ornaments. Look at the picture above - see Uncle Sam and Santa shaking hands?! I'm planning to have 2 large plastic candles and a snowman coming to me from Indiana this year also - won't they be too cute with Santa?? I think I'm just going to leave Santa out until Christmas - my boy especially seems to be infatuated with him. I told him to be a good boy because Santa is watching.....so he promptly took Santa and hid him in a corner! Smart boy. Santa is definitely staying out!

Great Show - a little drippy, but a great show!

We ended up having a great show - a little, well, a LOT wet, but still we had a good turnout and lots of fun!

We had necklaces, earrings, matchboxes, artwork, pumpkins, aprons, crocheted hats,.....

pajama pants, coffee cozies, burp cloths, diaper wipes pouches,........

good things to eat, good friends, a sweet doggie who acted as our welcoming committee....

and a lot of fun!

Thanks for supporting handmade everyone.