USING UP MY FABRIC STASH !

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I have been using up my fabric stash.....in order to buy some more wonderful fabrics !!  It never ends for us quilters / sewers !
Have wanted to do something for our community....so went searching for a pattern to make walker caddies.  There were many to chose from, but I liked this one. The only thing I changed was the buttons. Used velcro instead.  Took some to one nursing home a couple weeks ago, am finishing up more to take.  They are fun and easy to make.
I like this style because it stabilizes the pouch with the tabs around the legs.  While recovering  from my reconstructive foot surgery last year, I had to use a walker and hop on one leg for two months !  What an ordeal.  Just before my surgery I quickly threw together a bag to hang on my walker.  Well after only a few days it was surmised fast, that a big bag would be better.  Then the darn thing would swing back and forth with whatever I had stashed in it.  
This bag for the nursing homes has the center pocket and two pockets on either side. Enough storage and "doesn't swing out."  :)   That is a good thing.

HAPPY EASTER

Happy Easter to you and your family!   Jesus is Risen Indeed !  And because of what He has done on the cross, bearing all of our sins, we can have a relationship with Him and the Father.   As stated in scripture  "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me. "
I always say....period.  All other are false religions, man's imagination.  God the Creator of all is the only one that has determined how to come to Him.  The Bible is the only book that is the Truth.  Prophecy is fulfilled down through the ages.  All other false books are just that. None can boast of prophecy fulfilled.
Our sins were hung on the cross with Jesus. AMEN !
May you enjoy this special weekend and Spring Day, reveling in the Re-birth of our world.

EASTER BUNNY DOLL SWAP

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Here is the doll that Bev Torres made for me in the Bunny Doll Swap that Susan O'Conner of Rabbit Hollow Prims put together.   
The swap was so much fun as the others have been .  I feel like another friend has been found !
Isn't this design of Bev's adorable.  The curled toes and hands are adorable. She did a fantastic job on her.

 

EASTER BUNNY DOLL SWAP

Susan O'Conner of Rabbit Hollow Prims had another swap for us ladies.  I was partnered with Bev Torres.  This is the Easter Doll that I made for Bev.  She was approx. 20" tall.  An osanberg cloth body that was tea-dyed. I used vintage linen for the inner part of her ears. Love to add bling so made a nylon net petticoat. The eggs in the basket were made with paper mache' pulp, then I painted them white with a staining over them. She hasn't decided what color to paint her Easter eggs.  Will post pictures of the rabbit doll Bev made for me just as soon as the weather is sunny and can get a good shot.

SADIE MAE IN MY STUDIO

This is a photo of my fat Tuxedo Girl , Sadie Mae.   She loves to lay on the floor by my sewing machine , or once in a while she will jump onto my chair if I move for a while.  She is definitely a momma's girl!  She was a rescue kitty. A family was unable to keep her, so she came to our home and hearts.  Aren't God's companions wonderful! This photo actually makes her look slimmer than reality.  One of these days will get a good shot of her sitting with white belly showing.

I LOVE TO SEW

When  I'm  a grown-up  woman

With hair upon my head

I'll sit & sew

Till very late

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Never go to bed !

 

A RECYCLE CRAFT SUPPLY

DRYER  LINT  CLAY

Now, for those of us that love to create , thrifty with our money, and save the earth, well here is a unique clay that works well!

You will need:

3 Cups Dryer Lint                      2 Cups  Water

5 Drops of wintergreen oil (but you don't have to use this)

1 Cup Flour

Put lint in a saucepan. Cover with oil and water. When lint is saturated add the flour.  Stir until smooth.

Cook over medium heat.   Stir constantly till peaks form and holds together.

Pour in onto a newspaper to dry.

Now you can model with it.  Put unused in a plastic bag. Will only last a couple days this way.  Dry finished modeled product for 5 days.

ENJOY
Susan

Old FarmHouse SPRING FLING

We are having our annual Spring Fling down on the farm.
There are oodles of wonderful Spring & Easter HandMade items that will tickle your fancy. Will be very hard to resist some ! :)
So go on over to Etsy check it out. Type in OFGSGC into search bar on Etsy. This will bring you to all the lovely items.
ENJOY !

VALENTINE SWAP

Ok so I have problems getting the photos where I want them....brother!!
The top photo is the one recv'd from Hope,I named her Whimsical Winnie. The second photo is the doll I sent to Hope. Her name is Hearts Galore!

On one of our art groups we had a Valentine Swap. My swap partner was Hope Jones Griffin from the UK. We had a ball emailing and getting to know each other. I am posting a picture of the doll I made for her, Hearts Galore is her name. Tomorrow I will get a picture of the doll Hope sent to me. I decided to name her Whimsical Winnie ! Not only did I receive the doll from Hope, but so many other goodies. Hope went well beyond the requirements for this Swap. I am thankful to her. She included a pair of UK anklets ( I have traveled often through the UK) , a delish chocolate candy bar ....a BIG one , a small scrapbook she made, a red felt birdie for my valentine tree and a small vintage embroidered heart that also nestles nicely in my Valentine Alpine Tree. It was all so much fun and to meet another fellow artist that loves dolls....was wonderful!

Us Hoosiers are Humble and Proud of our Team

GO COLTS !
Super Bowl here we come.
We are sincerely grateful that God has given us a Christian owner and coach. I personally am thankful for the gentlemanly ways, and humbleness of our Colts. They always present themselves in an honorable way.