Nursing Wrap and Playful Pups

This week, I have worked on a nursing wrap, an idea that I found while shopping last week. It turned out well. There was a few technical issues that I came across. I made the pattern from my subject piece. I cut out the fabric, but didn't note that the pieces had to be turned a certain way, so I had to go back and cut out an additional piece to make the rights side all be turned out. I wrote it off as a lesson learned and will not make that mistake again. I also worked on a baby bib with a built in binky holder. This idea came from my internet searches. I put ribbon around the edges of it, but I'm not completely satisfied with the finished product. I have a second one cut out, so I will try binding around the edges of it. Yesterday, I sorted, cleared and cleaned my sewing room. I sorted my fabric and got out the quilting pieces that I have been sticking back. This winter or fall, I intend to make a hodge podge quilt with those pieces. I'm thinking about expanding my sewing room out into the Alabama room. I already have the ironing board in there, so what is one more table. Scott had cleaned the garage when he was off, so I now have a table that I can use upstairs to cut out on. Since there really isn't room in the sewing room, either the exercise bike has to come out or the table has to be in the Alabama room. I'm thinking of doing a take over and expanding.

The puppies are hilarious. They are playing alot now. I bought them $1 rope toys from Target yesterday, but they don't really know what they are for yet. I may go back and get the stuffed toys to see if they understand them. Snowman didn't understand that they were not for him, so he took one of the ropes for himself. We haven't agreed on which one will be SnowFlake yet. I like Little Bit and Scott likes Laid Back. They all are developing distinct personalities. I told my Dad that I was giving him one for Father's Day, but I don't think he is very receptive to the idea. I think it would be good for both my Mom and Dad, plus it means that it is one less that I have to part from. They are so adorable. Fortunately, my brother in law will take one of them. He already has the runt from our first litter of puppies, Hope. She was bottle fed and was our little miracle puppy duppy, hence the name Hope. Kristi and I kept her in a box on a heating pad and fed her and wiped her butt to keep her alive. Fortunately, Hope stayed in the family, because she was a special baby. She is very protective of her daddy now, so I'm sure that their new addition will do great as well.

The Puppies are Growing.

The puppies are now playing with each other. It is amazing to watch them grow and do different stuff. I made them ribbon collars today so I can start to tell them apart better.

My smocking class on Tuesday was fun. I worked on hearts and diamonds. I am going to wait a few weeks before I take the picture smocking class so I can get in some practice on geometric smocking. She has several other classes that I plan to take.

Business is steady. I'm making alot of binky holders. The Hobby Lobby opened up in Newnan yesterday, so that will help with my ribbon supply.

The puppies eyes are open.

All of the puppies eyes are open. They are trying to stand up and walk instead of scooting around. It should be an interesting weekend with them.

I sewed most of the day. I'm working on a couple of new project. I traced out the pattern for one of them today. I have a several different pillowcases that are cute. One of them is a
paisley print. It will make an adorable pillowcase dress.

I sent out about 210 page suggestions for my Facebook DjsCreations page today. I have had several accept the request already. Hopefully more will accept. Any and all exposure is good for business.

Smocking Class and Grocery Shopping

Yesterday, I went to a smocking class. Sherree, my big sis for those that don't already know that, had started teaching me on her last visit. I enjoyed the class alot. She was able to correct what I was doing wrong, so my smocking is looking alot better. I'm only working on geometric smocking. She has a picture smocking class in two weeks, but I don't know it I will be ready to take it. I have another class next week to work on geometric.

Did the grocery shopping today. It was a blast. I had several coupons for free stuff thanks to Freebies4mom keeping us up to date. I saved $56.36 at Kroger and $54.56 at Walmart. Kroger had alot of 10 for $10 today. I stocked up on Angel Soft and Bounty. You can never have to much toilet paper. Angel Soft is a great buy, because it is septic safe which makes it user friendly for the 5th wheel septic system. They also had air freshener 10 for 10. I just happened to have two buy 2 get 2 free coupons, so I also stocked up on air freshener. Walmart had to get the supervisor to turn the key in the register, because she said I had used to may coupons. If they have some set limit, they should post it so everyone will know what the limit is. Then, I will just separate it and check out twice.

The puppies are growing fast. I love watching them crawl around. Their eyes are just starting to open a little and they are trying to stand. By weekend, they should have fully opened eyes and be walking around more.

I've had a busy week. I'm selling something almost everyday now. It may not be much, but every little bit adds up. Today, I made a super hero, hooded towel cape for a little boy and a pillowcase top for a woman. The cape is cute. I have to work on appliqueing. It is a technique that I will have to master. I also looked up quilting classes today. There is a class in Newnan that I am checking on. I think that would be a fun class and I would learn alot from it.

Found a Some New Gadgets

I was invited to a Pampered Chef party several weeks back. I love pineapple and saw their pineapple wedger. It was $18, so I started not to get it. I did anyway, because peeling pineapple is such an inconvience. I am so glad I did. Is used it for the first time last night and it works great. You simply cut the top and bottom off of the pineapple, place the cutter on the top of it and push down. You come out with 2 perfect halfs. The pineapple wedger is kind of pricey, but in the long run, I will save money by not buying the pineapple tidbits from the produce section that is already cut up.

My other gadget is the mini measure all cup. I made a cake for a birthday at Scott's work. The measure all works perfect for making a recipe of buttercreme icing. It was much easier than using a standard measuring cup and was also much easier to get the shortening out. It was only $6. I think everyone needs one. I will buy another one when I go back to another party.

As always, the bamboo spoons are great. I have had those for a while now. I added the bamboo specialty cooking set to my collection. I can see getting rid of alot of my others spoons and spatulas after having used them. I love wooden spoons, so the bamboo is a nice replacement for them.

I know this may sound like a sales pitch, but it isn't. When I went to the party, I thought what will I buy. I already have my bamboo spoons and other small items I had purchased over the years. I was truely surprised with their product line. I was also sceptical about the pineapple wedger, but now I am pleasantly surprised with it.

Sales are Picking Up

The adult size pillowcase dress has sold. I have also sold more binky holders. I have finished sewing the rag quilt, but I have to clip ALL of the seams.

The puppies had their tails docked today. It was uneventful except for one that has whined all afternoon. He is truely his daddy's son. Snow was crying when he came out also.

Rag Quilt

I'm almost finished with the pink rag quilt. I have to do the outer seam, clip the seams, wash and dry it to start the fraying process. I think I took out as many seams as I put in. It is hard to reverse the process of sewing to show the seams. My next project will be a safari quilt and then a blue rag quilt.

We are down to 7 puppies. We lost one early this morning. They were all doing fine and then she just took a turn the wrong direction. I'm not sure what was wrong with her, she just started slowing down. The other 7 are currently eating. They get their tails docked tomorrow morning. I'm off to cleaning the house.

We have fur babies!!!!

Zoe is the proud Mama of 8 beautiful puppy duppies. She had 9, but I of the beautiful babies didn't make it. I imagine that it's in heaven now being taken care of by Abigail. Diamond is looking at it saying, "Seriously!". She didn't like taking care of babies. They all seem to be perfectly healthy and squirm around alot. They didn't sleep alot last night. They wanted to eat. Which means I didn't sleep alot last night. This is perfectly alright. They are very small miracles of life. They look funny with their tails.

Before our birthing experience, I had finished up the quilt that matches the diaper bag. It is really cute and turned out really well. I had also started the butterfly rag quilt, but that got put on the back burner. I have three square completed on it. I think it will turn out good.

We are watching He's Just Not that In to You now. The little ones are asleep, so I have a couple of hours. Scott has pictures on Facebook.

I finished my cowboy diaper bag and changing pad last night. We took pictures, so it is now posted on my website. I started working late last night on the matching blanket. I'm about half way finished with it. I had to stop working on it because I thought we had babies on the way. No such luck. She had a very restless night. Hopefully today they will appear.

Still No Fur Babies

Scott has been on vacation this week, so it has been busy. Zoe still hasn't had the puppy duppies. She is big and miserable.

Today was my 3rd sewing class. I practiced on putting in a zipper. I think I may have it figured out. I did learn to practice on scrap material before I work on an actual project when I am starting something new. I started my second diaper bag last night. It is cowboy/rodeo material and will be cute when it is finished.

Scott had ordered me business cards. It was a surprise. They came in today. He got 4 pens also that has the logo and web address on them.

Hopefully Zoe will have the babies soon. I will get you updated on them. I can't wait.