Happy Birthday Mom!

Happy Birthday to a special angel. My mother's birthday would have been today. She would have been 86 years old today. She has been gone for two and a half years now. I miss her very much. Sometimes I would just like to pick up the phone and call or go visit her again. Hugs and kisses go out to her today and everyday. Great Gramma and Great Grampa with Elsie, Amaya, Jabin and Evan. These were their happiest times when they could hold the little ones and have all their family over. They have two more great granddaughters Alma and Hope.

Last week was kind of busy. Tuesday I went with Tina, Nicci, Amaya, Andy, Evan and Jabin to get haircuts etc. I spent the night at Andy's house. It was late when we got done and the roads were kind of icy. Evan made Gramma a spot in his bed. I got to see them off on the bus. In the morning I painted a dresser for Andy that she had gotten at a garage sale for $5. I painted it black. Her hubby got her some new knobs. I can't wait to see the finished product.


I sewed up some Christmas tree decorations for my tree. I have tons but felt the need for some new ones. I still have a few more to make yet. I want to make some candy canes and snowballs yet.

Found these cute patterns in the December issue of Create & Decorate magazine.

The campground is having a benefit this summer called "Chopper Fest". I'm thinking about having a booth there. If anyone has any ideas of things I can make that is "biker" related let me know. I have a few ideas but could use somemore. I don't ride motorcycle so I'm clueless.

Have a great week everyone.

Purses and Backpacks

Well the weekend was a good one (except for the Packer game). Nicci's party was very nice. Everyone had a good time. Sorry Andy you missed the beer!! Saturday we brought Cody back up north. Our friends rode along with us. We had a great day.

Sunday I sewed while the Packer game was on. I could here it on tv while in the sewing room. I made two backpacks and a quilted purse. Today I made another quilted purse. I even quilted them both on my machine. I sewed thin batting to the material top layers.

Handmade bags ( all made from material I already had.)

Well that's all for now. Have a great week.

Candle Wraps and a Quilted Purse!!

It's a snowy day here. Been in the kitchen all morning making potato salad and cake mix cookies for Nicci's 18th birthday party tonight. We are heading up north to pick up Cody, the campground owner's son so he can go to the party. It is a SURPRISE for Nicci from me.

Wednesday Tina, Andy and I ventured to Maplewood for some shopping. Joanne Fabric's, Maplewood Mall to Barnes and Nobles book store, Micheals and Target. It is always fun to do a day like that with the girls.

I made these cute candle wraps this week and also a quilted purse for myself. I have been in the sewing mood lately not sure why.

I suppose now that the girls will want some!! Have a wonderful weekend. GO PACKER'S!! (they play the Viking's).

And The Winner Is

The towel winner is Mary! Congratulations!!! I had Ted pick a name out of a bowl when he got home from work. Have a great weekend everyone.

HAPPY SPOOOOOK DAY

Seems like it was just New year's. Where has the time gone??? Can't wait to see who will win the towels. Are you excited?

Here is what I have been working on the last couple of days. Sure wish I wouldn't have given away all my Mother's embroidery thread. Never thought I would use it. Oh well, you can only keep so much. We gave it to a church friend of hers that likes to embroider towels. Made us feel good to give it to her. It went to a good home anyway. Some hand did stitchin's
Well not much else for today. Check back to see who won the towels. I will pick tomorrow morning. Good luck everyone.

I'm a SAHG!!!!

I just thought of something funny. You know how SAHM stands for Stay At Home Mom. Well, I guess I would be considered a “SAHG” (Stay At Home Gramma).

It’s a beautiful day here in Western Wisconsin. The sun is shining and no WIND. Got the yard raked up now. Worked out great the city was picking up bags. No sooner got some to the curb and they were picked up. Had to bag them since we don’t have a truck anymore. Ted keeps hinting that he is going to trade the Trailblazer in on a pick-up. Maybe I should go pick one out (lol). I could really go junkin’ then!! “Look out free stuff along side the road here I come!”

Last night I made this cute stitchery. This morning I finished sewing it up. I think I’ll set a candle on it or something. Think I might try some more. It’s kind of cold in the garage to do any wood stuff. MMM... some heat in there would be nice.
Well that’s all for today. Don’t forget to enter the towel giveaway. Check out Andy’s blog she has a give-a-way too. Gotta go , I here the dryer calling me.

Towel Giveaway

Thought I would give away a couple kitchen towels if anyone is interested. Just tell me a little about yourself in the comment section. I will pick on Saturday, Nov. 1st.

Going to help with yard work today. Kind of windy and cold. At least it's not snowing.

Give away towels

Have a great day.