Been busy

   After the craziness of Christmas, I decided to move into my new sewing space.  The room I was using is 10' x 12'. Now it will be an office space.  The new room is 10' x 20'.  After moving in, I can't believe that alll that stuff fit in the other room!  Well, with all this new space, I had better be productive.  Here are some pics....

former sewing room

former sewing room other view

My embroidery hoop collection

Sewing area

ribbon , bows and hot glue area

The new space....Almost done!

cutting and hooping area

sewing area- other view

     I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas, Boxing Day, Hannaka or whatever you celebrate at this time of the year!   Until later,  Keep Stitchin'!   Marsha

Good Grief!!!

  Could I be any more lax in posting!!!  So much has happened since I last posted.  I keep saying I will do better, and I do plan posts in my head.  Trouble is,,,,they never seem to reach my blog.  AARRRGGGHHH!!!!!
   My oldest daughter had a crazy and fun Halloween party!  We watched Its The Great Pumpkin on the side of the fence, the children had a game of ghost bowling, and the food was amazing!!! It was soo much fun that we repeated it for Thanksgiving!!  Ate outside under a canopy, served the food inside buffet style.  What a great way to spend a holiday.  Wonder if she will do this for Christmas...NOT!! Maybe New's Years Eve.

   I am in the process of making Sock Monkeys for my 7 youngest grandchildren.  Almost done!  They each have their own personalities.  Here are a few completed ones. I can't help but name them.

Slim and Pinhead

Tutu and NayNay

       











                                                                                                  

    I still can't get the hang of labeling pics and getting them in the right spot.. Maybe If I posted More Often!!! 
            I do wish everyone a Very, Merry Christmas!!!!!!    Keep Stitchin',  Marsha
    

Pecan Festival at Richton, Ms

Had a great time today at the Richton Pecan Festival.  Kinda muddy, but we managed not to slip down.  Sorta disappointed in the number of commercial booths.  I really wish everything could be hand made. Here are a few pics:

my besties-Lisa and Jeanette

It's allll about the food!!!  Blooming onion and bbq pork

our new friend

I will post more pics later.  I am over trying to move these around to where I want them! I am open for suggestions on how to do this..Very frustrating!!  till later.....keep stitching! Marsha

Can't believe its been sooo long!!!

    Apparently I have been really busy not to have posted in ages!   Since I last talked to y'all, I have not completed the quilt for the doll bed, have made several dresses, and more aprons for a craft show Oct 1.
    I found some really neat bags to use for my fabric & zipper flowers.  They come with printable / stickable / hangable tops.  I think they look really professional.

 

   I ordered larger bags for my Mug Rugs and my partner's embroidered/appliqued kitchen towels. I am getting excited about the show.
    This Friday, my "girls" and I are going to the Pecan Festival in Richton, Ms.  We have gone for 2 years now.  The first year, it rained as soon as we entered the park.  Not just a sprinkle,  a real Gully-washer!   Didn't get to see anything that year.  Last year was great.  The food, the pecan pies, the crafts....Love it!!!
     More pics later, especially of the festival.  until then,,,,,keep stitchin'!!!  Marsha

Been a long time

I knew it had been a while since I was here, but didn't realize how long...Making progress on the doll bed quilt. Thought I would hand quilt it since it is for an antique, the pattern is an old one (dresden plate) and the fabrics are '40's reproductions.  Looking really cute, but taking me way too long.  Of course, I have completed other projects in the meantime.
  Here is the quilt in progress:

see the areas that have been quilted?  Getting there!

     Finally went to North Carolina to see my new twin grandbabies..and their siblings of course.  They are sooo sweet!  Could it be that I am a bit prejudiced???  Naaaa.  They just are!!!
     Here is a pic of Hannah's new dress.  Her mom, my daughter Stormi, asked for a dress with fireflies.  I created this design several years ago for Creative Needle.  Never have used it for a garment.  Don't know why. So, Hannah, grandchild number 8, gets the first!

   Until next time....keep stitching...Marsha!

Kids Clothes Challenge Week

   So, I can't seem to sew for only an hour a day...so I made the entire outfit for one of my granddaughters, Maizy.  This was made from a man's long sleeved shirt.  Used most every bit of it!

front (this is being modeled by "Miss Lola"  

 

 

 

 

back... the legs were the sleeves of the shirt!!

close-up of the leg             

          ok, so, since it drives me nuts to try to add pics and have it set up like I want, I am going to stop.  I need to finish an apron for my daughter anyway. 
          till next time....keep stitchin!  Marsha

New project...Mini quilt for my doll bed

     I have been working with English paper piecing, and I love it.  Did it several years ago..like 35... with my sister-in-law.  Seems easier now.  For those who would like a reminder of how to English Paper piece..

fabric is basted to the wrong side of a precut paper shape.

front side. see the basting thread.  

 

shapes are then whipped together on the wrong side.

these hexies make a flower for "Grandmother's Flower Garden".

 

 

 

back side of the pattern "Dresden Plate".

front side. these will make a 4" square. tiny, huh.

 

This is what I have so far. Need some blues and purples.

The recipient of the mini quilt.  

 



                The doll bed is over 50 years old. My grandmother gave it to me and one to my cousin when I was between 6 and 8.  Can't remember.  The bed has been through several moves to different houses over the years, and several hurricanes.  Hurricane Katrina nearly did her in.  I can't part with it yet.  She is going be so beautiful with a new mattress and her very own quilt.  More postings of the progress as progress is made.  I work on this while watching the news or movies or something really important like "American Idol". 
             Till next time...Keep stitchin'       Marsha