garage sale heaven

OMG!!! I am helping my dear SIL with a major garage sale this weekend and you don't want to miss it. If you live in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area....this is a MUST SEE to believe. She is liquidating years and years of her mother's household. Gals, there is Christmas galore and a lot of the vintagey stuff that is fun and the newer items that are great to 'alter'. Did I mention china? If you have been wanting christmas china, now is the time to grab it. They are octogan shapes with a tree in the center. So pretty. Then kitchenware that will make your eyes pop out. I am talking about some of the good stuff too. I have never seen so much office supplies. I think even the office supply stores would think this sale is competition. haha. I am so excited about the really nice items that she has out on the tables for cheap. CHEAP!!! as in the "I can't believe it!"
OK, I am so excited that I can't even count how many bksp corrections I have just made and hope spell check doesn't shut down on me. Sorry I don't have any pics, but I didn't bring my camera connection thingys to download them.
Come to this address on Friday and Saturday.....125 Honeysuckle Dr. in Justin, TX. It isn't too far away from the Speedway. I hope to see y'all here.

transplanted Texan

Hello to everyone from North Carolina!  I am here to help the favorite son and his family get on the move to San Antonio.  Things are exciting and exhausting at the same time with packing prep and an 8 month old toddling afoot.  That baby girl is just the best helper and especially when you need the just-folded towels undone.  I've always said that a towel folded twice is twice as nice. Dear grand-daughter and I will fly back to Texas in a few days while the parents tie up the loose ends and make that long drive.  Phew, I opt for the flying time any day over the drive they have ahead of them.  

Well gals,  I just had to touch base and see what was going on and i will post pics soon.  Thanks for stopping by.

dreamin'

I am dreaming of this......
Didn't you just love the hotel pool when you traveled? But not the waiting for 1 hour after you ate before you could jump in for some more fun! Go figure on that rule.
I am covered up AGAIN with another sewing project. Window valances for 4 large windows. I will check in and resume regular posting one of these days. Keep blogging and lurking in the meantime. I'll catch up soon.

Vegas style

Our part of the country got a taste of Las Vegas this past weekend. The prom had just a lot of sparkle going on and here are a couple of real show stoppers! Aren't these gals just the cutest?!!

The paparazzi must have been just clicking away.
I know they just had the greatest time.

I don't always get to see the finished dress after I machine-test it.

So, thanks to the parents paparazzi who shared these quick clicks.

And just as I had posted, here came another famous click. Look at that flashing smile! That gal can really strike a pose.

This is another mini project that has kept me busy here along with all this. Thanks mom's for sharing all these glam gals today!!

Fluff (almost) under control

I've been away too long y'all. Been missing blogland and have a lot to catch up on. To get you up to speed on the sweatshop adventures.....

If you remember, I've been swallowed up with chiffon and ruffles. Then, I was drowning in the next layer of ruffles.......

and the trail of fabric left from my machine and trailed all around the room. And that was for just one skirt!!

And then....TA DA!...I can finally put in on Ms. Manni for adjustments. She was thrilled with the fit. Of course, it is so completely adjustable to her many sizes with just the tie of a bow.

Now, to finish 4 more of these and then a flower girl skirt in a different color combo. Adorable.

I did take out one evening to put together a couple of outfits for the dear grand-daughter. I love the little sundresses that criss-cross in the back. This one I made reversible with the pink eyelet and reverse to satin. haha. Maybe not the most practical, but it is what I had in my stash. After all we are way out in the middle of no- where land and I never start these projects until LATE at night. LOL!

The eyelet reverses to the satin on the other side and of course the satin 'ruffle-butt' panties. The style that only wee babies and toddlers can wear with any fashion sense at all!

I put together her Easter dress. I fell in love with this plaid taffeta. The colors were so fresh and spring-like. I embroidered the diagonals and added the daisies to the bodice.

Sorry for the washed out pic...I didn't take time for photoshop fixes.

I added an attached petticoat of a fresh lime green organza. I left the little ruffles off these panties, since of course this is a more grown up girly ensemble. I am eager to see her model this one....via digipic, of course.

I also have a couple of pics of the Prom gals. I will share those tomorrow....For now, I must crash before I burn.

Brrr....

The winter storm is making it's way here. The small birds are hiding out on our porch and the trees. This one didn't fly off when I stepped to the window and he is all puffed up to stay warm. The snow and sleet are blowing in horizontally. Not much is sticking to the ground, but it is starting to build up since I snapped this picture. Brrr....stay warm and let's hope our friends north of us battling more severe situations will be kept safe.

snow in Spring?

Today, it is warm and comfy to finally be outside doing stuff. My quince has this one lonely little bloom. It has the confidence of spring around the corner. BUT.....not quite yet....Old Man Winter is about to make his (hopefully) LAST appearance tonight. We are to have snow and howling winds as this big cold blast hits Texas. The blizzard should stay just to our north and I am keeping my fingers crossed.

My lonely little quince and the optimistic apricot tree that is starting to bloom may not be so perky tomorrow.

As I looked to the north this evening, I could see the dark grey skies of very cold weather headed our way. That is the advantage of this very flat land of ours...we can see to the Dakota's and beyond! Brrrrr...that sky makes me cold even now.

I have covered all my asparagus with an assortment of buckets turned over to shield their yummy goodness. I hope they survive. We've done what we can and will just hunker down. Check back tomorrow for the flip side.

Fabric everywhere

I miss all my buds out there. I haven't had much time to even lurk around . haha. I'm not complainin' mind ya, but....wowza....It's crazy here in my workroom. I am surrounded with a lot of this brown nylon chiffon while I make pettiskirts for bridesmaids. I will hopefully supply pics of the wedding party later because these rockin' cowgirls are really gonna be cute.
In the meantime, I try to keep all the layers separated into their individual skirts prior to sewing all together. There are little stacks placed neatly.....Oh No, only in my dreams! They get stacked and piled anywhere within arms reach!

But, I must share the happiness that Ms. Manni has this week. Another bit of gleam and fanciness adorned her figure. That girl just loves her rhinestones and sequins!

This is a sneak peek of the back of another lovely gown........
Our local Prom event will happen in the next week and I hope to have the full shots of the girls wearing their beautiful dresses. OK, Prom gals....that was my serious call for photos and all the scoop of the evening.

I'm sitting here with fabric staring me in the face wondering why I'm not in the sweatshop. Next, we have a parade of draperies and various window treatments for no less than 15 different windows. I'm smilin' here and just drop by for a chit-chat anytime y'all.

Postin of the Green

Today tis the day ta be wearin the green!

May ye not be caught a'speakin the blarney or at least ye make it worth the hearin'!

I have brought to you all a wee souvenir for the occasion.
Have a Happy St. Patrick's Day!!

St. Pat is near

Just popped in to share a couple more St. Pat cuties.And a couple of Irish Proverbs

Many hands make light work.

It's often a man's mouth broke his nose.