tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49313441405382324982024-03-04T21:30:25.338-08:00gillyflowersew happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06363704632490344819noreply@blogger.comBlogger101125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931344140538232498.post-70071223495817905342012-05-15T10:50:00.000-07:002012-05-15T10:50:06.858-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've seen this done so many times and was itching to do something with my hands.</div>
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This was middles old desk chair lost in the attic.</div>
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Not anymore.</div>
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Now Lady Hazel doesn't have to strain her puppy neck.</div>
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</div>sew happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06363704632490344819noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931344140538232498.post-65160308469499051802012-03-25T09:10:00.000-07:002012-03-25T09:10:05.546-07:00score!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfU4KOBEhx9QzYHOhWyylVu6VeFniqNjIicjSOAf0xQ01dIs1L-j_cY-Bcn5q-GrJ1VomcS_KBtpatoSig1AoJ_yllF8rTqYxmJXxaUBVww8ytb78SVr9FLPD79oOT65kYwMvml-vfZvI/s1600/gilly+084.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfU4KOBEhx9QzYHOhWyylVu6VeFniqNjIicjSOAf0xQ01dIs1L-j_cY-Bcn5q-GrJ1VomcS_KBtpatoSig1AoJ_yllF8rTqYxmJXxaUBVww8ytb78SVr9FLPD79oOT65kYwMvml-vfZvI/s1600/gilly+084.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">we never remember to share the great scores we make when thrifting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">this one started at my house and ended up in E's porch where it looks fantastic!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was clean, over the top, and cheap, just the way we like it.</div>sew happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06363704632490344819noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931344140538232498.post-26037840702196689972012-03-21T18:22:00.000-07:002012-03-21T18:22:39.470-07:00ruffle reinvented<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2k_7fvELOE9XGb3a8CoLDUifePyhlhho37gmV6XWekCxxu8OVKgILXC6161Sa39VIGoWEwd_yhC3tOPonuI3sNpzeJl6mcZAqAud-Cuy8k-dBh4sA3FiqRqAO507qD_OF5aLN516h6Js/s1600/gilly+060.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2k_7fvELOE9XGb3a8CoLDUifePyhlhho37gmV6XWekCxxu8OVKgILXC6161Sa39VIGoWEwd_yhC3tOPonuI3sNpzeJl6mcZAqAud-Cuy8k-dBh4sA3FiqRqAO507qD_OF5aLN516h6Js/s1600/gilly+060.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">before.</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTclpChh09BUp1x4lYOGEjbANauI5Uy_XQ3hcWjX9O0dfh663Ex71p9lOvk93QfN6Xm1jFfmyGdl9h33UIe6AQBxJ8soFRTVIFOQ_NLEgDm3jZZBGXeCdNvsZaStd0Q1sXjYNXIkCXTX0/s1600/gilly+078.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTclpChh09BUp1x4lYOGEjbANauI5Uy_XQ3hcWjX9O0dfh663Ex71p9lOvk93QfN6Xm1jFfmyGdl9h33UIe6AQBxJ8soFRTVIFOQ_NLEgDm3jZZBGXeCdNvsZaStd0Q1sXjYNXIkCXTX0/s1600/gilly+078.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">can you tell that we like easy headbands around here?</div>sew happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06363704632490344819noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931344140538232498.post-22300859488866908932012-03-21T11:49:00.000-07:002012-03-21T11:49:08.577-07:00hot water bottle cozy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a well worn sweater.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a hot water bottle that no one would want to cuddle with.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBqKHJ_iq4JnOoMVaFVsUgN3Lr8G061ejrLj8pfobzS7CmwToFjyAc2kdKkTmr-p9RgSDusYHwiqSmnBAccW-qJByYtxzr4Ud-5Wx3IsAsrzKkB8tjp4sK7m1nrJKrZfufpROg2dX90DA/s1600/gilly+050.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBqKHJ_iq4JnOoMVaFVsUgN3Lr8G061ejrLj8pfobzS7CmwToFjyAc2kdKkTmr-p9RgSDusYHwiqSmnBAccW-qJByYtxzr4Ud-5Wx3IsAsrzKkB8tjp4sK7m1nrJKrZfufpROg2dX90DA/s1600/gilly+050.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">cut sweater to size, allowing about a 1/3 inch all the way around.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">you don't want it to be too tight when finished.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">also, choose a fabric that will stretch some.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">this will allow for easy removal when it is time to wash, and extra room for when the bottle is filled with water.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVjtcQ5Xr8WdCQ9LQkLxayBObIj7C4Hbxhb3MzXyMMPo_dQBws8aLKLzCKBr8AcQElPYsR6fdPUWXt8mKbozV653cKEId6fSq8iZwGrlwAOV1y5hrNcXv_1JeCCIdWFg0oI3E7duHvQKs/s1600/gilly+053.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVjtcQ5Xr8WdCQ9LQkLxayBObIj7C4Hbxhb3MzXyMMPo_dQBws8aLKLzCKBr8AcQElPYsR6fdPUWXt8mKbozV653cKEId6fSq8iZwGrlwAOV1y5hrNcXv_1JeCCIdWFg0oI3E7duHvQKs/s1600/gilly+053.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I chose to sew on the flower for fun.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">simply stitch all the way around leaving it open on the top.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyb5joPjE4TH0QLc3IbG8KbpGXrBskqmkUbRxWtCIS3OsPIOd1z-TbduSkXVDH1co1ss71m7l_Ej7xVPblseJwQxbX1e-wXkF2ja00uoGGSLJGPbEzwtKx74RV1HLCj6aICp5v12gZH8M/s1600/gilly+059.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyb5joPjE4TH0QLc3IbG8KbpGXrBskqmkUbRxWtCIS3OsPIOd1z-TbduSkXVDH1co1ss71m7l_Ej7xVPblseJwQxbX1e-wXkF2ja00uoGGSLJGPbEzwtKx74RV1HLCj6aICp5v12gZH8M/s1600/gilly+059.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">you can either fold the neck down or keep it up,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">it's cute either way.</div>sew happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06363704632490344819noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931344140538232498.post-47114109958277284042012-03-21T11:39:00.000-07:002012-03-21T11:39:39.461-07:002 minute tunic<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It has been a toasty March, and the little lady needed something to wear.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is a small woman's shirt that I no longer wear.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This style of neck works perfectly for this no sew project.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd6o0Z0Xx8sFGXq_rYZcAuoC7B7sWr7vwZKNQHBcd-txmC2PTvSEXfOcotXxPJrmgVIAdWNC6b9s3zp-OZm-WOMQw_Li7cg1-bk5jXZtRnecSV1CU1zLWp2UNzB8mmrxEHNUqgTHleb9A/s1600/gilly+047.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd6o0Z0Xx8sFGXq_rYZcAuoC7B7sWr7vwZKNQHBcd-txmC2PTvSEXfOcotXxPJrmgVIAdWNC6b9s3zp-OZm-WOMQw_Li7cg1-bk5jXZtRnecSV1CU1zLWp2UNzB8mmrxEHNUqgTHleb9A/s1600/gilly+047.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Simply cut off the sleeves all the way to the seam on all sides.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Depending on how deep the arm holes were, you may need to throw a little tank on under the tunic.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn3tvAeoNzSOizkkaEawrqO_N8eMWlhgKn38CFNQbmXzXfSnXRhAqc4c3t9Eb7pcqCoBJII80oECmsEtd9axzy8DRFGz64Bq8-7LZr3xEouo-CmJeKNyn3kX6QT4mUHFnhufSEXaQRJMM/s1600/gilly+048.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn3tvAeoNzSOizkkaEawrqO_N8eMWlhgKn38CFNQbmXzXfSnXRhAqc4c3t9Eb7pcqCoBJII80oECmsEtd9axzy8DRFGz64Bq8-7LZr3xEouo-CmJeKNyn3kX6QT4mUHFnhufSEXaQRJMM/s1600/gilly+048.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's very light weight and keeps her cool and comfy in the heat.</div>sew happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06363704632490344819noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931344140538232498.post-63580721140525278602012-03-10T14:10:00.002-08:002012-03-10T14:13:41.046-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF1aFc0eQ8npmHMTZxGJF9WCXu6Lup4AVaKcnnbFrTVYuvHM4NuEmBVzPfsx5Y_QALA3rL1kdPZf2VjMAdlg7hSGntN_nkXIe3vWnX9Lc-Ag7YlGslk7gu2IJbwfFoB4Dmziw7UVyPugg/s1600/gilly+040.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF1aFc0eQ8npmHMTZxGJF9WCXu6Lup4AVaKcnnbFrTVYuvHM4NuEmBVzPfsx5Y_QALA3rL1kdPZf2VjMAdlg7hSGntN_nkXIe3vWnX9Lc-Ag7YlGslk7gu2IJbwfFoB4Dmziw7UVyPugg/s1600/gilly+040.jpg" width="240" yda="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">just one more way to make a headband.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">keeping in the tradition of cutting up old shirts:)</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4ZGxTU8BW7Q3N_RIZ2kT066eHvgaoVUvsmTmflqqWcLk3JE4vA2UCZ6zIk_IKiFZzhcOcOuMJNXz7raOxx6pwnU75GBRN89onlIJ_XI0DIuAAo2eh8Ye4KInKjyoKFk5Fn_Gwk7MB0To/s1600/gilly+041.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4ZGxTU8BW7Q3N_RIZ2kT066eHvgaoVUvsmTmflqqWcLk3JE4vA2UCZ6zIk_IKiFZzhcOcOuMJNXz7raOxx6pwnU75GBRN89onlIJ_XI0DIuAAo2eh8Ye4KInKjyoKFk5Fn_Gwk7MB0To/s1600/gilly+041.jpg" width="320" yda="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a little hot glue and an old headband...</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3pVArlzaLcCjUfygW_kXKHq5MoBcevrnYOeU92XolWNIpKXR8wEHofT3CYqmHzsOGiRrtR0kUtD4Uv1VlM1kSjlQl3LoQ_QxxXK7ZU1Ef0PVMqH0f7raOA6mM9FNqv4TDj3BrAhhyU2Y/s1600/gilly+044.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3pVArlzaLcCjUfygW_kXKHq5MoBcevrnYOeU92XolWNIpKXR8wEHofT3CYqmHzsOGiRrtR0kUtD4Uv1VlM1kSjlQl3LoQ_QxxXK7ZU1Ef0PVMqH0f7raOA6mM9FNqv4TDj3BrAhhyU2Y/s1600/gilly+044.jpg" width="240" yda="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">wish I had a better after picture, oh well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a little fancy for free, can't beat that.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I will use the rest of the flowers for clips, or maybe a pin.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The shirt itself will be cut up and made into more flowers.</div>sew happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06363704632490344819noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931344140538232498.post-33098952581971095282012-02-28T10:10:00.000-08:002012-02-28T10:10:54.904-08:00ruffle my feathers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNkoGAR-78SJXrUtbs3ENIO28dnEwIv11UoWXLISDGvZe1ixuL7Ca917k90v0eug3jfeBd3Z5mKEXkcL8miqPKLtlTg_tvaSNVgpeoPtgnLEVyBaa9qryeg8BnP2pbBpWpC2Se_QVYkM4/s1600/gilly+038.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNkoGAR-78SJXrUtbs3ENIO28dnEwIv11UoWXLISDGvZe1ixuL7Ca917k90v0eug3jfeBd3Z5mKEXkcL8miqPKLtlTg_tvaSNVgpeoPtgnLEVyBaa9qryeg8BnP2pbBpWpC2Se_QVYkM4/s1600/gilly+038.jpg" uda="true" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We love ruffles.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Both of us have been making ruffle pants for the girls for years.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They are simple and quick to make from scraps you have on hand.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The best part is, when your daughters favorite jeans get too short,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">you can add on length with a cute ruffle.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Try it on leggings & cords too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I have also made worn leggings into biker shorts with a ruffle which look really cute with a matching tunic for summer. </div>sew happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06363704632490344819noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931344140538232498.post-58832014915744347912012-02-27T14:23:00.001-08:002012-02-27T18:47:52.340-08:00for now<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKNnIwH8WXjAUAJbWRI-4BGlURxrbUPC2J1B8wTVhUA8E0odar9ZTlOzmm8eTgClajHIvq0KP5Ubp7noUa_if6kPyMxR90eRqyrN1tnKk8ntzYSmBGtIMaYo5qMfnNinSsywTMJusLWZg/s1600/gilly+036.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKNnIwH8WXjAUAJbWRI-4BGlURxrbUPC2J1B8wTVhUA8E0odar9ZTlOzmm8eTgClajHIvq0KP5Ubp7noUa_if6kPyMxR90eRqyrN1tnKk8ntzYSmBGtIMaYo5qMfnNinSsywTMJusLWZg/s1600/gilly+036.jpg" uda="true" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Life has swallowed us up lately, and making anything has taken a back seat.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is my <span style="font-size: x-small;">small <span style="font-size: small;">attempt to change that.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">I've had this tiny wreath forever with the intention of making </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">something for the little Miss.</span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKEkDv6smaQkaFNSdL1EZSTyJF2P2ry35HiPVrhkfgRx5PAxT3rCLY0-DyXZBJEqo7lk9Fj6j_ipQOOVuBZzrrwvOtfHEjnVgbDdO3WdrIxDp4GFQQ5yeRvIeStyFsbBTMpbJ07lHQZgE/s1600/gilly+038.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKEkDv6smaQkaFNSdL1EZSTyJF2P2ry35HiPVrhkfgRx5PAxT3rCLY0-DyXZBJEqo7lk9Fj6j_ipQOOVuBZzrrwvOtfHEjnVgbDdO3WdrIxDp4GFQQ5yeRvIeStyFsbBTMpbJ07lHQZgE/s1600/gilly+038.jpg" uda="true" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I didn't want to commit to anything yet,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but I was also sick of looking at my naked wreath!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Auntie C brought over this pink belt and the rest I had laying around.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It is all just pinned on, so when true inspiration hits, we can start all over.</div></div>sew happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06363704632490344819noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931344140538232498.post-20237404753064876652012-02-02T11:50:00.000-08:002012-02-02T11:50:27.027-08:00a bed for hazel<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik_xA0idsGb4pMHGS5kbxjeiRo-AsS1YaRfpoJzZplUUq_3B6Vlv04ul85vuglzcZUIl41h4Dt1EjufCNFH5IK7tb8s_KqfVPZZpjky3gSIpELarUPjmsnPUAymxALw9LluPo3GNTTg9A/s1600/dbed+003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" sda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik_xA0idsGb4pMHGS5kbxjeiRo-AsS1YaRfpoJzZplUUq_3B6Vlv04ul85vuglzcZUIl41h4Dt1EjufCNFH5IK7tb8s_KqfVPZZpjky3gSIpELarUPjmsnPUAymxALw9LluPo3GNTTg9A/s1600/dbed+003.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Dog beds are expensive, and the cute ones are <span style="font-size: large;">really</span> expensive!</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiixMNulKs2hbSCb3EZ7hJbM6bTlT3tXDScUFoOhyphenhyphenx3LzoQ7GBdTpDgVxc7sOkfxF2nUgHyv5jT93kJhqln81IK5Kxjhb4ll0A3LaO9BG7O8WONnR5sUrKJO8NwxfDgNU-N2jIqqXSaTdk/s1600/dbed+004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" sda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiixMNulKs2hbSCb3EZ7hJbM6bTlT3tXDScUFoOhyphenhyphenx3LzoQ7GBdTpDgVxc7sOkfxF2nUgHyv5jT93kJhqln81IK5Kxjhb4ll0A3LaO9BG7O8WONnR5sUrKJO8NwxfDgNU-N2jIqqXSaTdk/s1600/dbed+004.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I wanted one I could wash, and something simple.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I found a small quilted blanket at the thrift store.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had a sheet (for the back) in my stash at home as well as some memory foam.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCuELxOtDJhQVVY4H7R02VArdn-SsQJ46T0Ugv8765FJDIksbv3uNblNyclBV5LMx27H8kmkbyD1EDpUOjSJqeFvmdDdU63lFGnIslj2EWCO9lyhspjqBFHUpy8bjRIVn2BqZfVI6J-nU/s1600/dbed+007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" sda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCuELxOtDJhQVVY4H7R02VArdn-SsQJ46T0Ugv8765FJDIksbv3uNblNyclBV5LMx27H8kmkbyD1EDpUOjSJqeFvmdDdU63lFGnIslj2EWCO9lyhspjqBFHUpy8bjRIVn2BqZfVI6J-nU/s1600/dbed+007.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All it is is a big pillow sham. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I cut the sheet to size, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">allowing a little extra to finish the exposed edges </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and cutting it longer to allow for an overlap in the middle to slide the memory foam into.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was a fast project, and she loves it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The kids love it too, the memory foam is really comfortable.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think it would be really cozy for arthritic and older dogs as well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(If you prefer a puffy look, just use fiber fill.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>sew happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06363704632490344819noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931344140538232498.post-86111455157994304062012-02-01T20:43:00.000-08:002012-02-01T20:43:54.079-08:00rock on<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN-oB1vdAYad6F7LHhZY5I2vAd6-P5L3XH9IiclYqc1H2MFV_9BRUthCm5OpOoJOTcb4tby2SyspeOI5CXeA9ZyUDsznMUo3yTcJZf5QXBgNB4dkoOtDhB2BXWgCX39XOyfK9KCx0XNzU/s1600/dbed+002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" sda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN-oB1vdAYad6F7LHhZY5I2vAd6-P5L3XH9IiclYqc1H2MFV_9BRUthCm5OpOoJOTcb4tby2SyspeOI5CXeA9ZyUDsznMUo3yTcJZf5QXBgNB4dkoOtDhB2BXWgCX39XOyfK9KCx0XNzU/s1600/dbed+002.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">before</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB6pvWVXMuz8xIuleiPZk3E7wsXZ84SImpIA_AbSwNLB_8Q_JeurgR4AtlxERO_KiYluffzfWdVxQUmGUAIzDm0IbMXG7POXKyXZ-6uLtUuoBCHhcyeHb7mDQwM2kP7hR7KQLMElZZemk/s1600/dbed+001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" sda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB6pvWVXMuz8xIuleiPZk3E7wsXZ84SImpIA_AbSwNLB_8Q_JeurgR4AtlxERO_KiYluffzfWdVxQUmGUAIzDm0IbMXG7POXKyXZ-6uLtUuoBCHhcyeHb7mDQwM2kP7hR7KQLMElZZemk/s1600/dbed+001.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have been trying to figure out a storage solution for the biggests' bass for a while.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I couldn't buy one, but a stand was the best way to safely store it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Because it is an 1/8th size, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also wanted something that would accommodate a larger size when he moves up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well, let's just say the table has one less chair.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Couldn't have been easier.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I just unscrewed the seat.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Added two foam strips I found in the garage, and there it stands.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A one of a kind bass stand.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Maybe this summer big can paint it up to give it some personality:)</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgto9OUajRKZvg5e8rOuGbYq1XLphrCfTSRkQ0_e1q4H_bUSjOl9IUT-Y8sANETb0u89DYfSYI09j-lNmFPFXKRYnfIm10FboyhozRnQ_jLonEXmHBHYeoqX8TDrikCLi05QeTjwrMvNgk/s1600/dbed+005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" sda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgto9OUajRKZvg5e8rOuGbYq1XLphrCfTSRkQ0_e1q4H_bUSjOl9IUT-Y8sANETb0u89DYfSYI09j-lNmFPFXKRYnfIm10FboyhozRnQ_jLonEXmHBHYeoqX8TDrikCLi05QeTjwrMvNgk/s1600/dbed+005.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>sew happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06363704632490344819noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931344140538232498.post-21003349631323620342012-01-26T08:04:00.000-08:002012-01-26T08:04:13.622-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlT0SwBjeJpDD-lj-E-NlBXZ38Sf2hyeLBhor2diWj8KeobZnDmkwTooTy7EZyJNpgahK06Y2XxceWIVgu3KDmz9MLBPTkRUMjeACQiq4CE9ZSLQynZ5hx7VSOFcpSSa0Mylvuqa3uOdM/s1600/chair+006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gda="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlT0SwBjeJpDD-lj-E-NlBXZ38Sf2hyeLBhor2diWj8KeobZnDmkwTooTy7EZyJNpgahK06Y2XxceWIVgu3KDmz9MLBPTkRUMjeACQiq4CE9ZSLQynZ5hx7VSOFcpSSa0Mylvuqa3uOdM/s1600/chair+006.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">gift bags and wrapping paper are expensive. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">we have made our own wrapping paper, but sometimes only a bag will do. these canvas or fabric reusable bags are all over the thrift stores. they are usually unused, and cheap! the paper kind can cost up to $5.oo or more! it is easy to have a stash of these around to use when you have a gift to give. they won't rip, and can be used again and again!</div>sew happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06363704632490344819noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931344140538232498.post-77895464922360732282012-01-19T11:27:00.000-08:002012-01-19T11:27:52.179-08:00brrrr<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Ma19dcnsq57wkRmRg_B-iqhsTPMMAuhCTBPrIym6mU6TGGtCPNrvt1VfvDNkM1szOjRvlp0ifT7dTvjxjnFsP3_7b3wjDUdomo5XoNLymfBC8npBcftluBX5LOTiXJFT20dsR1m-_iI/s1600/chair+004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" nfa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Ma19dcnsq57wkRmRg_B-iqhsTPMMAuhCTBPrIym6mU6TGGtCPNrvt1VfvDNkM1szOjRvlp0ifT7dTvjxjnFsP3_7b3wjDUdomo5XoNLymfBC8npBcftluBX5LOTiXJFT20dsR1m-_iI/s1600/chair+004.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">not that we need to remind ourselves that it is freezing outside...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but this is a cute way to spell out anything using vintage game tiles.</div>sew happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06363704632490344819noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931344140538232498.post-52806440190293989842012-01-18T08:35:00.000-08:002012-01-18T08:35:41.663-08:00FYI<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq-3fgRS9V6wZmn4zS1TiO7XBp41fpXBY5Gwsl8g1zojT4xPW6nxi64P8pvI1B6aEsg_kFwlKzhv8ZfL4r4Y948Jv2v5MyIG2mlLAltvC7DYf_IHeF1udP4mLKSTTQzbFzact9bSRCHSs/s1600/logo%255B1%255D.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nfa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq-3fgRS9V6wZmn4zS1TiO7XBp41fpXBY5Gwsl8g1zojT4xPW6nxi64P8pvI1B6aEsg_kFwlKzhv8ZfL4r4Y948Jv2v5MyIG2mlLAltvC7DYf_IHeF1udP4mLKSTTQzbFzact9bSRCHSs/s1600/logo%255B1%255D.gif" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Even though the occasional sales have ended...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mama's Happy has decided to keep most of our merchandise in their gift shop!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They don't have room for the clothes right now, but everything else is there.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you need a gift for someone, check it out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They are open most weekends.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.mamashappyonline.com/">www.mamashappyonline.com</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2aokwm1J4gThBgOTrNB9Dr6K3p2YpcYRHGQceXwzJLDqBoPFPWfRb7ErdWcmAbJc6b0SX2XzSuD4JOxWGVqn0y8ftQMeeo37Ytxb42sO2JTp_SPWI7cVQZiyF5i4hZTAQ5gApprA30uc/s1600/gilly+051.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2aokwm1J4gThBgOTrNB9Dr6K3p2YpcYRHGQceXwzJLDqBoPFPWfRb7ErdWcmAbJc6b0SX2XzSuD4JOxWGVqn0y8ftQMeeo37Ytxb42sO2JTp_SPWI7cVQZiyF5i4hZTAQ5gApprA30uc/s1600/gilly+051.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It is pretty cute, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and it would make a perfect little door for your Elf on the Shelf during Christmas.</div>sew happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06363704632490344819noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931344140538232498.post-27295041517626205402011-12-14T14:34:00.000-08:002011-12-14T14:34:25.237-08:00on target<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">what I had.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">squirmy kids who like to shoot at each other.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">an embroidery hoop.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">extra fabric.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDyHiOY157dkfq_JAfjhuZS1d3qBVTWGWbtglqjAEvRzYqdunHqwSt6kYqIFT7RT7u0W3RVF1HcaWLyWJHjrnk0Bgc36d3TjTkvhZB694JrVm5erm0SqAEDMv7KeetuQ9ozNyhgSnp3q8/s1600/gilly+040.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDyHiOY157dkfq_JAfjhuZS1d3qBVTWGWbtglqjAEvRzYqdunHqwSt6kYqIFT7RT7u0W3RVF1HcaWLyWJHjrnk0Bgc36d3TjTkvhZB694JrVm5erm0SqAEDMv7KeetuQ9ozNyhgSnp3q8/s1600/gilly+040.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">this is going to come in handy this winter.</div>sew happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06363704632490344819noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931344140538232498.post-68971983569052282752011-12-14T07:32:00.000-08:002011-12-14T07:33:26.648-08:00Great Grandma Rena's earrings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBGXKc-mvwHxGyWsUPeqwuPEjHbhwRxeI2MDKB4e0rSin92ARmcogPyEeCZPbLv7uUc1DXXntFiLEhUZlFFj4xQY4QpxtOdVvYqdOLQT8swz_cUxGMHQboCpc1POLdRZgK72ByPWeV2FM/s1600/gilly+036.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBGXKc-mvwHxGyWsUPeqwuPEjHbhwRxeI2MDKB4e0rSin92ARmcogPyEeCZPbLv7uUc1DXXntFiLEhUZlFFj4xQY4QpxtOdVvYqdOLQT8swz_cUxGMHQboCpc1POLdRZgK72ByPWeV2FM/s1600/gilly+036.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They started off as dress up, but wouldn't stay clipped on little ears.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Some ended up as magnets, and a few turned into headbands.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgURPHifY22C0mqFC447_Azu5DB1oJ5QZYuDEkjcCZ-XrZr7fkUHswu0sU57mvi0VQo_RcQAo8dDYejnAt1F3WhRKMFhGxmyps4w05TrLNxVUIGmqS9IWQPJD54dviAQMAZnpL3wscg4kU/s1600/gilly+038.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgURPHifY22C0mqFC447_Azu5DB1oJ5QZYuDEkjcCZ-XrZr7fkUHswu0sU57mvi0VQo_RcQAo8dDYejnAt1F3WhRKMFhGxmyps4w05TrLNxVUIGmqS9IWQPJD54dviAQMAZnpL3wscg4kU/s1600/gilly+038.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-ztAufzQcoXG-CQzIVw4pr7GYzCody-nR_iC_nPYtt79C06LSh5nACbP-_aBUSI8pMy84lesmwaoePRr041gx0HPcK6kaIPg2JkfHXP2QJnjyb-7vJSdMgb9rreRqWKtC4HBrMb94ad4/s1600/gilly.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-ztAufzQcoXG-CQzIVw4pr7GYzCody-nR_iC_nPYtt79C06LSh5nACbP-_aBUSI8pMy84lesmwaoePRr041gx0HPcK6kaIPg2JkfHXP2QJnjyb-7vJSdMgb9rreRqWKtC4HBrMb94ad4/s1600/gilly.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used hot glue instead of E6000 so that we can (peel them off and) reuse them when </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">she won't wear these headbands anymore. </div>sew happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06363704632490344819noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931344140538232498.post-54754383774444889172011-12-08T09:42:00.000-08:002011-12-08T09:45:13.954-08:00who's sock is it anyway?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSFrS8TIhwMBYEkfYcyOm2N6V6N8VUYHIGjsGGooebIpJDgm-RVfW0E3u-wCITxGb6WuL6xDT7Lqzc0v4Qw34M0TEpg-fXevu3pGcbJGggwsJsxq0clMTdH237nsMyzXCYZFIyvIZXI50/s1600/gilly+041.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" mda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSFrS8TIhwMBYEkfYcyOm2N6V6N8VUYHIGjsGGooebIpJDgm-RVfW0E3u-wCITxGb6WuL6xDT7Lqzc0v4Qw34M0TEpg-fXevu3pGcbJGggwsJsxq0clMTdH237nsMyzXCYZFIyvIZXI50/s1600/gilly+041.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYxo0zjys5zVMuZadtol6EpUbUmodda2rBDB77AH1Yw0SSp2fIP1-TQyrWB-WDytGprrDTib35jvYRFHE0paW8Oz_C8ma8D7YOZXPTmpHFsn45jWQIa-G6CjTjcIsSdm-d9HwUuhDH_Jk/s1600/gilly+044.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" mda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYxo0zjys5zVMuZadtol6EpUbUmodda2rBDB77AH1Yw0SSp2fIP1-TQyrWB-WDytGprrDTib35jvYRFHE0paW8Oz_C8ma8D7YOZXPTmpHFsn45jWQIa-G6CjTjcIsSdm-d9HwUuhDH_Jk/s1600/gilly+044.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Keeping the stockings straight at our house seems to be important.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Even though Santa doesn't get credit for filling them here,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the kids wanted something identifying.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I didn't really want to put their names on them,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">so I borrowed their initial ornaments from the tree. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Now there should be no confusion. </div>sew happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06363704632490344819noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931344140538232498.post-82332247320541755882011-12-08T09:34:00.000-08:002011-12-08T09:34:14.474-08:00frosty<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLD7CQpOzuklxWIGEyvEOwbCAzI7l4M0-3HFRSWbHT83pI_e0nbsi1EV6qZhQgydZG1xhCRTwpZMaAvZ1S8ty-BqSnGbYWmMsCbZTHnQwwvuLFtWfZxYGOm8ZLqI5ul5ea8FBeTZMcLzk/s1600/gilly+043.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" mda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLD7CQpOzuklxWIGEyvEOwbCAzI7l4M0-3HFRSWbHT83pI_e0nbsi1EV6qZhQgydZG1xhCRTwpZMaAvZ1S8ty-BqSnGbYWmMsCbZTHnQwwvuLFtWfZxYGOm8ZLqI5ul5ea8FBeTZMcLzk/s1600/gilly+043.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Last year the middle man made this snowman from 2 embroidery hoops.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The only thing I helped with was pulling the fleece tight and monitoring the use of hot glue gun. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He found an old knit pillow cover to use for the scarf and hat.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He was asking for his snowman as soon as the decorations started to come out of the attic. He seems to be very proud.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The fact that frosty hangs on his bulletin board along with everything else that is dear to him says so. </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPZinEAHz9E7FV6SV7CepjKs8dGeS-Er3HN0xn7pJIkTGyQajiOfWOJG2DLAlh-omgwIy6h6wxkHOGfs1QK3QUjqS1yqjcGVc4dZkiUcqm2692O3IssaJNZ5-yBpUyEfqaVSc-oWmsiCY/s1600/gilly+040.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" mda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPZinEAHz9E7FV6SV7CepjKs8dGeS-Er3HN0xn7pJIkTGyQajiOfWOJG2DLAlh-omgwIy6h6wxkHOGfs1QK3QUjqS1yqjcGVc4dZkiUcqm2692O3IssaJNZ5-yBpUyEfqaVSc-oWmsiCY/s1600/gilly+040.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>sew happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06363704632490344819noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931344140538232498.post-37435712334840051982011-12-08T09:25:00.000-08:002011-12-08T09:25:07.157-08:00scrap garland<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is so easy, my 7 and 9 year old boys can make them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEYEGFYrUyQiy5HBVtEzBYBDgZ33-LzVlygQler3YkqjFr0u-nVTiEHg8yyRt6p2PG-o51MgccVlLb9Kl8kvPy3WMqkf0UTwtdKKWTpFoIL4tvMe6TL7MUZm_Tew7q2iQLB6LK4AkGU5o/s1600/gilly+039.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" mda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEYEGFYrUyQiy5HBVtEzBYBDgZ33-LzVlygQler3YkqjFr0u-nVTiEHg8yyRt6p2PG-o51MgccVlLb9Kl8kvPy3WMqkf0UTwtdKKWTpFoIL4tvMe6TL7MUZm_Tew7q2iQLB6LK4AkGU5o/s1600/gilly+039.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cut strips out of an old felted wool blanket, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">then cut squares from the strips.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Line them up and start sewing a straight stitch feeding the pieces in as you go.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Don't cut off the extra thread at each end,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">you can tie it off and use it to hang the garland.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYaafkPFFprkhvRMz6pVZ0IBnY03pWwHuU8AzgnLGklakZAB_XyL56i8vpBRiCo_2mj8TqCdroUgy3nEPWW2JpVjDlvOyxLVXOG8UBBwST7nnlBw7vZBSlCBzQcAGPLjCH3Q2t9-V0dVU/s1600/gilly+037.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" mda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYaafkPFFprkhvRMz6pVZ0IBnY03pWwHuU8AzgnLGklakZAB_XyL56i8vpBRiCo_2mj8TqCdroUgy3nEPWW2JpVjDlvOyxLVXOG8UBBwST7nnlBw7vZBSlCBzQcAGPLjCH3Q2t9-V0dVU/s1600/gilly+037.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj17fSl9xuIbwcSjaM9JnaEez-aAJkaznRr8-tPo7xfrGvYhbE-4-evztH0q4wdUmZlMHBZc8jgx5n2SS1vc7DS4LX0_0J-14cvo4nRev1nVIldqFLn0FESieSybENlVZFdmwtsuxsey0w/s1600/gilly+036.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" mda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj17fSl9xuIbwcSjaM9JnaEez-aAJkaznRr8-tPo7xfrGvYhbE-4-evztH0q4wdUmZlMHBZc8jgx5n2SS1vc7DS4LX0_0J-14cvo4nRev1nVIldqFLn0FESieSybENlVZFdmwtsuxsey0w/s1600/gilly+036.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>sew happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06363704632490344819noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931344140538232498.post-9023742871695560892011-12-05T19:01:00.000-08:002011-12-06T06:27:59.282-08:00I once was a lampshade<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfVnpF8nZYo3gOeegtJKC4EJcAwiQSBmReefJGDc7ZWLlEN8FUyDuYAVFdTuCjPI42jYv_IUQuS0ZK40vHLiOChmEQ_enln4_Ox7eHopdWVXG6o5IIGumvdW9oZtY6hpPl7ypqUAKdEb0/s1600/IMG_0016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dda="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfVnpF8nZYo3gOeegtJKC4EJcAwiQSBmReefJGDc7ZWLlEN8FUyDuYAVFdTuCjPI42jYv_IUQuS0ZK40vHLiOChmEQ_enln4_Ox7eHopdWVXG6o5IIGumvdW9oZtY6hpPl7ypqUAKdEb0/s1600/IMG_0016.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you have an old lampshade with good bones </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and fabric scraps that you can't part with...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> this is the project for you.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Simply remove the old shade.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wind long fabric strips around the wire and hot glue or tie off to secure.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Add some ric-rac or ribbon tails, maybe beads, and you're done! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This would be a fun rainy day project for the kids.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You could easily make it boy by </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">changing the colors and finding </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">little trinkets like soldiers, or dinosaurs to tie onto the ends. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ7C_iauZLXw-MQjpilv4m6yjRVg-vbcISA4Hz6PhnFg4JfBrDL5iGmRTUYjgZ8ye3InF5GiAWVlGd5e7kGoFNfxOylWksFpVmw8wG6cWLdNpeDSE77Ion6FI0AbsHVDljWADnkZlz8tg/s1600/DSCN6198.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dda="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ7C_iauZLXw-MQjpilv4m6yjRVg-vbcISA4Hz6PhnFg4JfBrDL5iGmRTUYjgZ8ye3InF5GiAWVlGd5e7kGoFNfxOylWksFpVmw8wG6cWLdNpeDSE77Ion6FI0AbsHVDljWADnkZlz8tg/s1600/DSCN6198.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>sew happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06363704632490344819noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931344140538232498.post-59258478337707659912011-12-04T18:22:00.000-08:002011-12-04T19:52:27.674-08:00Another way to celebrate the season of Advent<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvITNuiUpWjyX-3nUV8ksE_zeB3kicsxDmfLa3SyVOp2nuQmYK66FcNIhCm42A5_yL0vdyzXDWzA4q6wogNeeS5IUNdlbqglE8tizyRTtp7x-Emo03BhSVzX6SF4bWu1HFpQTO93FlOYU/s1600/DSCN6309.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dda="true" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvITNuiUpWjyX-3nUV8ksE_zeB3kicsxDmfLa3SyVOp2nuQmYK66FcNIhCm42A5_yL0vdyzXDWzA4q6wogNeeS5IUNdlbqglE8tizyRTtp7x-Emo03BhSVzX6SF4bWu1HFpQTO93FlOYU/s1600/DSCN6309.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We have already started our Jesse Tree and talked about why we celebrate Advent.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is another simple way to celebrate.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">E found this mirrored tray at the thrift store, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">she added 4 candles, and every week they light one more candle in the anticipation </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">of Jesus' birth.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The candle light looks so great reflecting off of the tray,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and it is such a simple visual way for the kids to countdown to Christmas day. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>sew happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06363704632490344819noreply@blogger.com0