Sunday, November 29, 2009

cord overload



corduroy is seasonal.....so i loaded up. well ive got TOO much now. im trying to make some bags for gifts, but i swear i open a drawer and BAM there is more! what the heck was i thinking?

another friday night sew-in

come on girls....hunker down and do a sew-in with my sewing buddy HEIDI and i !!!

when.....friday 12/4
what time....whenever you can lock yourself in your craft room
why.....cuz we ALL have those projects to work on for the holidays

see HEIDI's blog for the details and sign up list. we are also doing a giveaway!!!

Friday, November 27, 2009

moda bakeshop

i LOVE LOVE the moda bakeshop! they have GREAT ideas/tutorials! im working on a few xmas presents and one of them is a quilt from that site.

black friday.....its just too crazy out there to venture. so what a better excuse then to stay home, cut some fabric and sew.

i love having 4 days off....
i just might never go back.....
but i need fabric money.............
shucks.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Thankful



its thanksgiving time and ive decided to be truly thankful for the love of a good man.

he married me 17 years ago.....gave me 2 beautiful boys....has provided for us as well as given us his whole heart. he is a GREAT father. he always takes time for his boys..whether its golfing with them, playing PS3 games with them, taking them to the bookstore, taking them on a late night DVD run.........the list goes on and on and on. he truly is a great man!

I know its not easy being married to me.....so today, i am thankful for Mr. Craftyvegasmom. I love you!!!

Saturday, November 21, 2009

box...for me....from alaska?

WOOHOO
my friendship bag arrived from alaska!!! I LOVE IT!! its a big bag, so i can carry it to work with my lunch and a book and goodies i drag around every day. THANK YOU to Tammy N. from alaska! I also got a box of yummy chocolates....so im going to sit in my chair, open the box and enjoy while everyone is still sleeping.

my friday nite sew-in was great! I was able to get a bag done for xmas and almost complete my gobble gobble turkey wall hanging. i better hurry so i can enjoy it before its time to pack it away and dragggg out alllll of that xmas decor. (not my fav job can you tell?)

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Show n' Tell in december...





check out this blog.....www.piecenquilt.blogspot.com or click on the above button.
they are having a show n' tell blog show in december for all of our holiday projects.

dont forget....tomorrow night is our SEW-IN!
sign up on HEIDIS blog....

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

i love sweetwater!


did any of you participate in the sweetwater 12 days of xmas? omg i love them....i love their authentic line and cant WAIT for jan/feb for the new line to come out. santa better fill my stocking with cash cuz ill be buying a TON of that line. arent these canvas bags adorable?
so now i have some fun cute projects to work on for me for xmas! WOOHOO


dont forget....friday night is our sew-in!!! have some fun...make something fun...blog about it!
you can sign up on HEIDI's blog. http://www.handmadebyheidi.com/



Tuesday, November 17, 2009

my birthday boy....

happy birthday to my son!!! he is 17 and wow, time really does fly!

This picture tells how funny he truly is. He makes me laugh every day and i love that about him!

He is the one who is like me.....we like rocker music...stay up late and laugh at tv shows. He is also like my dad-which i cherish. Has a HUGE heart!!

so to you -----i love you AJ. happy birthday---love mom.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

The beach is calling me.....

see my chair....its empty. its calling my name...

living this close to cali makes me want to cruz down for the weekend. i need some rest....some relaxation. i do truly understand why people live in california! its so they can go to the beach at anytime.....730 in the morning....the peace and quiet.....people strolling...surfers surfing....but the true calmness of the ocean.


Tuesday, November 10, 2009

friday night sew-in.....sign up for some fun!!!



JOIN US!!! you are officially invited to join my sewing buddy HEIDI and I for a friday night sew-in on 11/20/09!!! link to her blog to sign up, register and then blog about it. WOOHOO.....

the rules are simple....which heidi has listed. its basically just sign up, set the date of 11/20/09, get your house in order and sew with us.....link to it.....make something fabulous....then blog about it!!! with the holidays coming we can all use some extra time behind that machine. i know ive got a ton of projects to do!!!

see you next friday night :)~~~

Monday, November 9, 2009

birdie sling bag


wow...this bag is big. i finally finished it for one of my friends who has been a true bag fan!!! she picked the fabs....and it turned out very cute!!! Crystal is extremely photogenic too.....but stand back boys shes happily married.
This bag was pretty easy to make...but being my first one it took me awhile. It is amy butlers birdie sling.
now onto the rest of my projects.....2 down.....lots to go! happy sewing.

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Quilters Cookbook

Quilter's Cookbook
I have entered a recipe in the quilters cookbook being created over at the quilters blogger site. I LOVE cookbooks!!! I have an entire cupboard full.....but really dont use them that much. Its just something I guess I collect. Which means I jumped at the chance to enter a fav recipe and a pic of my quilt!!!

check it out....click on the link.

sister quilt....pics FINALLY!



here is my sisters quilt!!! ISNT IT ADORABLE? I love the green kona fabrics. it goes SOOO well with the black/white! the funny thing is the pics are from her front porch. ah...to live in the country.... im jealous.
she loves to curl up on the porch and read, so i hope this quilt keeps her warm! HAPPY BIRTHDAY KRISTIE. LOVEYA!

Breakfast Pizza

sister loved her quilt and is going to send me some cute pics today......

BUT i just made a great easy breakfast!! Everyone LOVED it that i had to share. this recipe came from a friend/coworker of mine in North Dakota---Fargo. They sure can cook up there! its a must try!

Breakfast Pizza

1 tube of crescent rolls
1 cup crumbled cooked sausage
1 cup frozen hash browns (thawed)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
chopped onion
5 eggs
1/4 cup of milk
Preheat oven to 375Take a round pizza pan. Separate your crescent rolls along the perforated edges. Arrange the triangles with the points towards the center. Press the edges together to form the pizza crust. Sprinkle sausage, hashbrowns and cheese over the crust. Top with onions. Beat the milk and eggs. Pour over the pizza mix. Bake for 30 min until crust is brown.

I used 2 tubes of crescent rolls and use a big long cookie sheet to bake in. Then I just add more hashbrowns, cheese and another egg or two. Works great with bacon or ham too!Enjoy!

next time im going to try and add a layer of sausage gravy...for some added breakfast flavor.

Saturday, November 7, 2009

anxious

my sisters box should arrive today....via pony express. im SOOO excited for her to get her bday present. see all of these years my sister has been the crafty one....she always has given me the most special bday presents. well this year i finally feel like im able to do the same. i hope this present is as special to her as it is to me. i love sewing.....i love creating something special for another person. its also a nice way to relax. losing yourself in fabric, cutting and sewing.....

so hopefully today i can post some pics!!! then start working on some of my xmas presents i have in mind. how many days til christmas??? YIKES---not enough!

Monday, November 2, 2009

surprise......

I finished my sisters bday present.....a few days late.....but once she gets her box i will share photos!!! its SOOOO cute!

stay tuned.....