sewing along

Let's just say I have been inspired lately to sew- so many things to sew! Let me just start by saying I don't truly enjoy the cutting the fabric, pinning it, or gosh...I guess I really don't find much fun it the whole process, but when I'm done I forgot all the the steps I didn't like to do, because I love my finished project (usually) and want to do it over again- kinda like childbirth or not?

Thus far this month I have sewn a ruffle bottom onesie (gift), a ruffle bottom pant (gift), a long sleeve belled sleeve and ruffle collar onesie to match the ruffle bottom pant (gift), and made two bows (gifts)! Check them out and note the source of the patterns for your reference! Now I've gotta get a sewing for Miss Kirby because she's gotta have a matching outfit like her BFF, Hannah! They are gonna be two weeks apart- so we think, but we shall see what GOD does! Check out the post on her Mommy's shower I co-hosted!


So the bow (my first hair bow) I made on a clip and then attached it via the clip to a headband for while she is little and then she can take off once Hannah has some hair to clip it to! The onesie just helps tie it together, although I wish I would of done the sleeves in polka dots and the ruffle around collar in the paisley, but its done and I think it turned out cute! I was pretty impressed with myself, if I do say so myself! Now the pants were my FAVORITE and I think Kirby may end up with way TOO many ruffle bottom pants, because they were pretty easy to make and HOW CUTE are they (statement)!


Now this bow was for Miss Laurel, Ashton's girlfriend, to match her Halloween pumpkin outfit! In order for me to get a picture of it clipped to someone's head, I had to bribe Archer with some candy corn, but he would ONLY do it if I did not get his face in the picture, because he said BOYS were NOT suppose to wear ONLY girls! I laughed SO hard and got my picture! NOW...if you read this blog don't tell Archer that I wrote about this- I just may get into trouble!

Oh dear...I forgot to take a picture of the ruffle bottom onesie, but check out my inspiration! It was too cute with LOTS of pink and baby leg warmers to coordinate, which I just bought at Target!

Moving party

...so we have a couple in our class that are moving and there has been an evite sent out in round up tons of folks to offer help! So I thought why not turn this into a party, "Helping Hands Help Others"- now I am not planning this since I have prior commitments, but here are my thoughts and ideas for those that are wanting to do something like this-I forwarded my ideas to the group planning this in our class and they were gonna run with them...

The earlier the better, send out an evite at least a month prior to moving date, so that folks can mark their calendars, especially this time of year- people calendars get crazy with holidays approaching!

Set the time for as early as possible 9am is usually good for those people helping, because lets face it- it is their Saturday off! Have plenty of drinks: water, Gatorade, and any other hydrating drinks for during the move! As soon as folks start arriving put them to work (people should NOT expect breakfast, but do mention in evite that drinks, snacks, and lunch will be provided, so there are no surprises)- no need for standing around- get the "party" started! As far as instructions for those being moved, PLEASE make sure all your belongings are BOXED and ready to be moved- nothing worst then arriving and having to pack up lose ends or even worse move them- it takes too long! Once the house is emptied out then as the "host" hang out snack packs to those people helping to take with them for the drive in between houses to refuel before unloading!

SNACK packs- what are these? Well, fill up a brown bag with a bottled water, banana, and a trail mix with a little thank you note enclosed! Make sure the trail mix is a good blend and make sure to have nuts in there that are high in energy! Bananas are good because...

Bananas Provide Energy (click link for reference)
Because of the abundance of vitamins and minerals, bananas are a great source of natural energy. Eating only two bananas will give you enough energy to exercise or workout for an hour and a half. Bananas are also ideal for eating during that midday lull when you feel tired and sluggish. Instead of drinking caffeine or having a sugary snack, bananas provide a level of energy that lasts longer without the dramatic crash caused by caffeine.

NOTE: enclosed in or on bag (just an idea): Here is a little mix for the trail between our old home and new one for you to refuel- thank you for blessing us with your help and time! Hebrews 6:10 For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name, in having ministered and in still ministering to the saints.

Once everyone arrives safely at your new home immediately start unloading and make sure to brief everyone where things are to go before hand! Soon lunch time will be approaching so this is where you gather those non-lifting helpers and start making lunches! You could do either sandwiches, chips, fruit, and a cookie, or order pizza and call it done! Make sure to get plenty of paper goods, so you don't have to worry about washing anything! At this point those that would prefer a soda, whip those out and make sure that everyone STOPS to eat! You should be pretty much nearing an end at this point, so wrap up the kitchen mess and finish unloading!

If you are "hosting" this move, please bring in some welcoming flowers for the new homeowners as a special treat! Who is the HOST of this event: someone in the class or group that is the "social" planner that put the evite together, put the snack pack together for the movers and movees, and coordinate/bought the food!

QUESTION: who pays for the food and drinks during the move and snack bags- the ones being moved, unless you take up a collection from the group or have a class budget that could assist in the event! (just my thoughts)

Questions or comments- leav'em and I'll answer them! Thanks