Now my answer's

I have loved getting to know you all a little better and find as lovers of all things creative we have a lot in common.
For even more thoughts on the subject, visit Everthingsewing forum.  I still need to post my answer's there too.

1. What really pushes my creative button is being able to create a one of a kind, just special for you garment.   The grand kids will be going to Disney and the thought of making their wardrobe for the trip is very exciting.
2. I am so limited where I live that buying on line is what I do the most of.  I do know most of the people that I buy from and trust them to sell me something nice.   Although Fabric.com gets a lot of my business.
3. I sew in the basement.  I have taken over half of the family room so I do have my own space.
4. In this coming year I hope to learn more about machine embroidery.
5. The machine I have been thinking of adding is a cover stitch machine.  I love sewing knits so I think I will get a lot of use from it.
Not to be mixed up with sewing--I have already purchased a new stove.

Just wondering or--inquiring minds want to know

I have a few questions for you.  Hope you have time to answer.  I have my answer's ready but I really want to see your's first.

1. What is it about sewing that really pushes your creative button?
2. Do you buy fabric on line or do you prefer to see and feel the fabric?
3. Where do you sew?  Do you have your own sewing space?
4. In this coming year, what new skill do you want to learn? doesn't need to be a sewing skill.
5. Do you have plans to add a new sewing machine to your collection?

Time to reflect

Do you take this time of year to take a look back?   I do.   The bad times as well as the good all come together to make our lives what they are.   I think if only ‘that’ had not happened but yet if it hadn’t  the good that followed also would not have happened.   It took me a full year to realize that being able to take care of my sister in her last day’s was a true gift from God. I now praise God, for giving me that gift.

Another what I think of as bad in my life is the ex-wife of our son that is not letting us see our grandson, a boy we raised for years and I miss him so much.  I am wondering what miracle will come from what is so much hurt.  I know God will answer with something good and I have to learn to turn it over to him.

Another blessing has been stepping into blogging.  The new friends I have made are a true blessing.  I know I have a lot more to learn about this new way to communicate,  a skill I hope to get better at as I really enjoy sharing with you.

I will try to do better and answer some of your questions:   Bunny, I have no idea what makes the elastic work the way it does, I know you can pull out the knit tie from the center of the elastic and I am sure it would stretch around the world at least once.  The waist never seems to get to tight and the kids get a lot more wear from their garments.

Mynorth, sorry for not getting back to you about the dress, yes it is taffeta, Zoe has wanted a dress that rustles and taffeta defiantly does that.

To all my followers, thank you so much. 

Meet Me On Monday

                                                                   






1. What are your New Year Eve Plans?
     We always stay home and have steak and lobster dinner, just the two of us.  We like to remember the past year and think of all the good things that happened.

2. How tall are you?
    I am five feet tall if you want to use the word tall after those numbers.

3. What is your favorite pudding?
    Not a second thought here, that would be chocolate with whipped cream.  Love Chocolate pie too.

4. What room of the house do you blog the most in?
     The office where the computer is.

5. What is your best physical feature?
    Wow, thats a hard one.  I think it would have to be my hair, I have a lot of it and like to keep it cut short.

Merry Christmas

Have a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year.

The Visit

We found out, you can slip Santa few bucks and he will visit your house, while the kids are still awake!!  How cool is that?? Now I know how he makes money to pay the elves for all the hard work they do all year.

Zoe and her friend Kylee, are enjoying a visit and I am sure thanking him for their early presents.  That is another little secret, if you leave presents outside (well hidden)  Santa comes with something for each child.

This must be a fun time for Mrs. Santa as she doesn’t get to travel on Christmas eve.

Meet Me on Monday

                                                               


1. What will your Christmas dinner consist of?
    
This year it will be ham--scalloped potatoes--string beans--my famous fruit salad-- and tons of other goodies.  

2. Do you watch commercials or flip through the channels?
   
    I am not a channel flipper!   I might not be paying any attention to the commercial but the channel better stay right where it is.  Now, hubby is different and when he starts flipping through the channels I will get up and walk away.

3. How long will you leave your Christmas decorations up?
 
 The tree will come down the first week-end after Christmas.  The rest of the decorations I think of winter decorations, not just Christmas.  They are mostly snowmen and will spend the winter with me until it is time to welcome spring.

4. What movie makes you cry every time you watch it?

   With out a doubt that would have to be "The notebook"

5.  Do you have a face book?
   
     Yes, and because of it I have been able to connect with granddaughter's taken far away from the family by
     their mother, when they were little.  It is so wonderful to read the words "I Love you Grandma"