tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86937109338941129482024-02-07T18:52:17.148-08:00Crafty PatsyHopelessly addicted to my craft blogs, I try to find the time to create. A working mom, finding the time to make is rare, but when a project is complete it's pure bliss!patsyjohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11381502674862414912noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693710933894112948.post-29624657878514819112014-01-07T20:23:00.001-08:002014-01-07T20:23:17.292-08:00Moving to Skapoose Designs!!<br />
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I have a whole whopping SIX followers on this blog that I would like to inform: I'm moving everything to my new blog Skapoose Designs. You can find it <a href="http://skapoose.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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No more 'Crafty Patsy', I'm branding myself :). Hope you guys follow me over there, Lord knows how incredibly interesting my crafty escapades are HA!!<br />
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Finally getting back into the groove! My sewing machine is no longer collecting dust. Made this makeup pouch to hold some lipsticks for a beautiful friend in Minnesota. Friend, if you are reading this, its in the mail!! SURPRISE!!! </div>
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I did some free hand embroidery on the Brother. I went over it several times with the accent thread. Who doesn't like Neon Orange!?!</div>
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Embroidered my signature inside, its cute and wee :)</div>
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Can you believe my photo box is still alive after all this time? Had to dust that off as well, but it still makes a great backdrop. All in all this is an adorable pattern from <a href="http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2013/06/the-pintucked-pouch-tutorial-by-lemon.html" target="_blank">A Lemon Squeezy Home</a> via UCreate. I will be using this one again!patsyjohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11381502674862414912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693710933894112948.post-46097037848068102942013-06-12T08:07:00.001-07:002013-06-12T08:10:18.936-07:00Gift for Teacher!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today is Brody's last day of Kindergarten!!! This was his teacher's first year, fresh out of college, and she was ah-mazing. I volunteered every week through this last half of the year and was able to experience her methods in class. She kept the children engaged and made everything fun, she has a long successful career ahead of her! So, I made a little something special for her, a Mini iPad Case from a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/130239294/ipad-mini-sleeve-pattern-ipad-mini-case?ref=sr_gallery_12&ga_search_query=mini+ipad+case&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=supplies" target="_blank">pattern </a>I purchased on Etsy. The Teacher's name is embroidered on the front and I gave Brody fabric crayons to sign his name on the inside flap. Hope she likes it!!<br />
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Feels good to be creative again! I think my sewing machine missed me :)patsyjohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11381502674862414912noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693710933894112948.post-64529629655304491922011-09-30T18:21:00.000-07:002011-10-02T22:25:40.268-07:00Feather Bag, Purse Contest 2011<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42); font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Today is the last day to enter the <a href="http://alemonsqueezyhome.blogspot.com/2011/08/purse-week.html">A Lemon Squeezy Home Purse Contest!</a> I put a lot of time and effort into my design and was able to finish the bag last night. I used <a href="http://lulalouise.blogspot.com/2008/01/reversible-shoulder-bag-tutorial.html">this </a>pattern by <a href="http://lulalouise.blogspot.com/">Lula Louise</a> as a template and made several alterations. The La Jolla Sling from Lucky Brand, available <a href="http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=888840002&tid=plpn000611&kwid=1&ap=13&mkwid=U4j00a&adid=Cebqhpg+Nqf&ctype=2&redirect=true">here </a>was also inspirational for me. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42); font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42); font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy8Zr6ghS42t78_E2qQFpo2_GEDmEz8d3lQIlWomAWTHQYrz3WhMEgMkPK7iAgKLZAgy7d-aa77JkjcsL6Zl-Phj8MZ0BMBL3OWCYkYX9OMFb_wZhz0D2KW1vjpyLmbL9OFg1OmV_CNbU/s1600/Feather-Bag-Full.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy8Zr6ghS42t78_E2qQFpo2_GEDmEz8d3lQIlWomAWTHQYrz3WhMEgMkPK7iAgKLZAgy7d-aa77JkjcsL6Zl-Phj8MZ0BMBL3OWCYkYX9OMFb_wZhz0D2KW1vjpyLmbL9OFg1OmV_CNbU/s320/Feather-Bag-Full.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658334560278439010" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px; " /></a></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;">I purchased Dyer’s Fabric and used a potato stamp to print the diamond design for the body of the bag. Perusing the style magazines and blogs this last month, I noticed that Native print is in style this fall (see </span></span><a href="http://www.billabonggirls-usa.com/product-cat/186/dresses--rompers#_" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42); font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; ">Billabong Fall 2011</a><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"> and </span></span><a href="http://shop.hurley.com/department/pendleton-10078.cfm" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42); font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; ">Hurley 2010</a><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;">). So I went with a native theme, after all - I am Native. I rounded the arm hole out more on the pattern and added the following: fusible fleece with extra strong interfacing on the bottom, cell phone pocket, pen pocket, swivel key ring, and a magnetic closure. The interior is a simple red with white polka-dot fabric. I used my Brother SE-350 to embroider my name inside, as I do on all my projects. I made the pockets freehand you could say, but they are similar to the pockets Amy Butler used in her Modern Diaper Bag (from her book </span></span><i style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42); font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; "><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Amy-Butlers-Little-Stitches-Ones/dp/0811861287">Little Stitches for Little Ones</a>)</i><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"> which was an earlier project I completed that you can see </span></span><a href="http://craftypatsy.blogspot.com/2010/06/diaper-bag-for-nola.html" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42); font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; ">here</a><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;">.</span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><p class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: 20px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 12pt; "><span style="line-height: normal; "><span style="line-height: 17px; font-size: 10pt; "><br /></span></span></p></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRycY5chh7So4mGDSW9sjlaGLJStamNvPR9eWpEsEv7OcoWrmIIB88hFn1PRRvk6Tu75UnDSSMFF51NXCueB9_E9iCTVUc8TRb71qK7gSYuGDBnZpfRgEjxNo0usGEuS0uuqjyenDrRbg/s1600/Feather-Bag-Close.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRycY5chh7So4mGDSW9sjlaGLJStamNvPR9eWpEsEv7OcoWrmIIB88hFn1PRRvk6Tu75UnDSSMFF51NXCueB9_E9iCTVUc8TRb71qK7gSYuGDBnZpfRgEjxNo0usGEuS0uuqjyenDrRbg/s320/Feather-Bag-Close.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658334275857934178" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 276px; " /></a></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><u><br /></u></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42); font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><p class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: 20px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 12pt; "><span style="line-height: normal; "><span style="line-height: 17px; font-size: 10pt; "> </span></span></p><p class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: 20px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 12pt; "><span style="line-height: normal; "><span style="line-height: 17px; font-size: 10pt; ">The embellishments on the exterior were probably inspired by the 50+ blogs I follow. I have seen a lot of tutorials on how to make a tassel or braiding fabric necklaces and bracelets. I took some of my scrap materials from the bag and just started tying them on, gluing in feathers here and there. Overall, the bag turned out a little bigger than I really needed, but it’s nice to be able to carry my lunch! As you all know, Nola’s diaper bag can carry the kitchen sink. So this is a good medium size bag for shorter trips.</span></span></p><p class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: 20px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 12pt; "><span style="line-height: normal; "><span style="line-height: 17px; font-size: 10pt; "><br /></span></span></p></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA4yxA0QJbfpFzBTGWtaX91-w2KDYQHJx7uW9Ji0zpkAltn4PqZhIbXw9wc610CpC3dNQ3aidBGxr3f7tolmJZYqtGbr8gIV73oB39GbLJtAschysYPum3FyCOciPMd64V8mkjuSLuXL4/s1600/Feather-Bag-model.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA4yxA0QJbfpFzBTGWtaX91-w2KDYQHJx7uW9Ji0zpkAltn4PqZhIbXw9wc610CpC3dNQ3aidBGxr3f7tolmJZYqtGbr8gIV73oB39GbLJtAschysYPum3FyCOciPMd64V8mkjuSLuXL4/s320/Feather-Bag-model.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658334562336152578" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 244px; " /></a></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><u><br /></u></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42); font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><p class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: 20px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 12pt; "><span style="line-height: normal; "><span style="line-height: 17px; font-size: 10pt; "> </span></span></p><p class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: 20px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 12pt; "><span style="line-height: normal; "><span style="line-height: 17px; font-size: 10pt; ">I will lovingly refer to my new bag as the Feather Bag. Try as I might to give it an interesting Salish name, there’s no way anyone will ever be able to pronounce those words. Check out this <a href="http://salishworld.com/Selish%20Dictionary_online.pdf">guide </a>to Salish Pronunciation, our language is very guttural.</span></span></p></span></div>patsyjohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11381502674862414912noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693710933894112948.post-35027293780468896312011-09-27T22:30:00.000-07:002011-09-27T22:42:18.627-07:00New Blog Header in Honor of Halloween!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTj9mhR9D7BE5JrH9dtdce3g3_wIRHdNbYCzyqHqn3udPU9-eCPXhul3zKTpTN_DcaDeSQCAVN0AYDGPeFT-nToL-NvrJEdodJ5vJd8Jw2xb1NCod_yO7i5z0TP7e1yOb8zzcHh1pzegY/s1600/ghost-adven.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTj9mhR9D7BE5JrH9dtdce3g3_wIRHdNbYCzyqHqn3udPU9-eCPXhul3zKTpTN_DcaDeSQCAVN0AYDGPeFT-nToL-NvrJEdodJ5vJd8Jw2xb1NCod_yO7i5z0TP7e1yOb8zzcHh1pzegY/s320/ghost-adven.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657279085688045186" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" >Halloween is upon us! The ghostly ghoulish night is my absolute favorite holiday, hands down! Fittingly, I updated my header for the season. I wonder, do you guys know how to make a header? Do you have a publishing software to play with?</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >I took Graphic Arts 101 my 2nd year of college. Its unbelievable how much really cool stuff you can make and edit in something like Photoshop CS3. I've often thought of offering Photo Retouching for people as a part-time business. It's time consuming, but I enjoy that type of work. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >So, if I become a Homemaker in the near future, I will be a part-time Graphics Artist/Seamstress/Tailor/Crafter.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >By the way - Ghost Adventures is one of my favorite shows. We sit down as a family and watch it religiously! </span></div>patsyjohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11381502674862414912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693710933894112948.post-90246762766314952452011-09-01T18:31:00.001-07:002011-09-01T18:31:11.983-07:00Wedding Flower Hairpiece<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos.googleapis.com/data/media/api/user/115584544614287132694/albumid/5594130626070276337/photoid/5647568763177696754/1"> <img style="margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 426px;" src="http://photos.googleapis.com/data/media/api/user/115584544614287132694/albumid/5594130626070276337/photoid/5647568763177696754/1" border="0" alt="" /> </a><br />I finished this flower hairpiece for my bestie Nichelle tonight. This flower will be worn in her wedding, so I put LOTS of love into it with hand stitching. I have never singed fabric for manipulation effects before, so it took lots of practice and one seriously burnt thumb to get it right. I got the idea from a tutorial here http://mrspriss.com/tag/fabric-flowers/. <br /><br />Nichelle, i hope you love it sister!!!patsyjohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11381502674862414912noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693710933894112948.post-80615496431626891102011-08-17T18:59:00.001-07:002011-08-17T18:59:20.196-07:00Finnstyle, Kalevala Jewelry<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos.googleapis.com/data/media/api/user/115584544614287132694/albumid/5594130626070276337/photoid/5642009735909843090/1"> <img style="margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://photos.googleapis.com/data/media/api/user/115584544614287132694/albumid/5594130626070276337/photoid/5642009735909843090/1" border="0" alt="" /> </a><br />i <3 Kalevala jewelry!! I bought several rings before I left and received a necklace and earrings from my lovely Finnish fams since then. From what I remeber, many of the designs are replicas from an archaeological dig they did in Finland many many years ago. The designs are romantic and playful at the same time. Check out Finnstyle.com and see for yourself! And while you're there, I adore the Marimekko fabric, sigh!!!!patsyjohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11381502674862414912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693710933894112948.post-63465547791264989672011-08-15T20:02:00.001-07:002011-08-15T20:02:23.214-07:00Spin Art<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos.googleapis.com/data/media/api/user/115584544614287132694/albumid/5594130626070276337/photoid/5641283799745119810/1"> <img style="margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 428px;" src="http://photos.googleapis.com/data/media/api/user/115584544614287132694/albumid/5594130626070276337/photoid/5641283799745119810/1" border="0" alt="" /> </a><br />I was surfing my blogs, considering an activity for the kiddoes, when I came across this. Say Yes to Hoboken, via Whipup.net, had this cool idea to use a salad spinner for spin art! brody had fun splattering paint, and the mess was minimal :). patsyjohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11381502674862414912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693710933894112948.post-31028034111342262622011-08-02T17:57:00.001-07:002011-08-02T17:57:46.256-07:00Woman's tank-top onto toddler dress<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos.googleapis.com/data/media/api/user/115584544614287132694/albumid/5594130626070276337/photoid/5636427592763759650/1"> <img style="margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 428px;" src="http://photos.googleapis.com/data/media/api/user/115584544614287132694/albumid/5594130626070276337/photoid/5636427592763759650/1" border="0" alt="" /> </a><br />i finished this gift with time to spare :). Saturday was my Great Niece Kara's 1st birthday. I used one of Nola's Old Navy dresses for a pattern guide and whipped up this blue dress from a women's tank-top i picked up at the Variety Storefor $4!<br /><br />The design on the bottom is from a linoleum blockprimt i did in high school. I scanned a print into my fave photo editing software, removed the color and upped the contrast. Then I printed it on Iron-On Transfer paper. A lil' ironing and i was done! patsyjohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11381502674862414912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693710933894112948.post-16787802594884684802011-07-15T17:08:00.001-07:002011-07-15T17:08:16.532-07:00Claire's 1st Birthday Present, Doll<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos.googleapis.com/data/media/api/user/115584544614287132694/albumid/5594130626070276337/photoid/5629735305854000338/1"> <img style="margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 428px;" src="http://photos.googleapis.com/data/media/api/user/115584544614287132694/albumid/5594130626070276337/photoid/5629735305854000338/1" border="0" alt="" /> </a><br />i finished Claire's doll in the knick of time! She comes complete with her own dress with matching belt and scarf - all made by me. Her stomach is embroidered with 'To Claire, Love Aunt Patsy'. Hope she loves it and drags it everywhere with her until all the yarn falls out of her head! patsyjohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11381502674862414912noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693710933894112948.post-5132471401602476772011-06-14T04:36:00.000-07:002011-06-14T04:36:54.425-07:00Shabby Apple Overboard Dress Giveaway<a href="http://grosgrainfabulous.blogspot.com/2011/06/shabby-apple-overboard-dress-giveaway.html">Shabby Apple Overboard Dress Giveaway</a>patsyjohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11381502674862414912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693710933894112948.post-38574984750069379612011-06-05T20:29:00.001-07:002011-06-05T20:29:29.207-07:00Baby Shower Gift<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos.googleapis.com/data/media/api/user/115584544614287132694/albumid/5594130626070276337/photoid/5614943747390681138/1"> <img style="margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 428px;" src="http://photos.googleapis.com/data/media/api/user/115584544614287132694/albumid/5594130626070276337/photoid/5614943747390681138/1" border="0" alt="" /> </a><br />Mrs Lynette Milligan is expecting her frst baby this august! The ladies gathered yesterday for her shower, these two onesies were part of my gift. <br /><br />The 'i love bella' pic was pulled from Lynette's Facebook into Photoshop where I added the text. On the lavender onesie, i used my badass embroidery machine to stitch 'baby milligan' next to the hand sewn rosette. <br /><br />I'm ready to start a local Stitch and Bitch. What's your craft specialty?patsyjohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11381502674862414912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693710933894112948.post-27725944612922218772011-05-16T21:39:00.001-07:002011-05-16T21:39:32.551-07:00Nola's quilt, 3<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos.googleapis.com/data/media/api/user/115584544614287132694/albumid/5594130626070276337/photoid/5607540098670312306/1"> <img style="margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 428px;" src="http://photos.googleapis.com/data/media/api/user/115584544614287132694/albumid/5594130626070276337/photoid/5607540098670312306/1" border="0" alt="" /> </a><br />Rosettes, check.<br />Quilted hearts up the middle, check. <br />Should i hand quilt the zig zags or do it by machine?<br />Let's not forget Nola's burthday party is sunday!!!patsyjohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11381502674862414912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693710933894112948.post-80981099201591872752011-04-29T11:43:00.001-07:002011-04-29T11:43:29.874-07:00Quilt for Nola part Deux<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos.googleapis.com/data/media/api/user/115584544614287132694/albumid/5594130626070276337/photoid/5601078049564942402/1"> <img style="margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 428px;" src="http://photos.googleapis.com/data/media/api/user/115584544614287132694/albumid/5594130626070276337/photoid/5601078049564942402/1" border="0" alt="" /> </a><br />The top is all pieced!! Nola's birthday is May 23rd, so whats that leave me? Two weeks? OMG!! I have to put the layers altogether, quilt hearts up the big pink row and whatever else i'm going to quilt, and finish with the blanket binding. You think I'll get it done?!?!? Who wants to babysit ;)?patsyjohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11381502674862414912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693710933894112948.post-32678315448982966332011-04-11T18:58:00.001-07:002011-04-11T18:58:40.176-07:00Quilt for Nola<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos.googleapis.com/data/media/api/user/115584544614287132694/albumid/5594130626070276337/photoid/5594510662483821250/1"> <img style="margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 428px;" src="http://photos.googleapis.com/data/media/api/user/115584544614287132694/albumid/5594130626070276337/photoid/5594510662483821250/1" border="0" alt="" /> </a><br />Just a glimpse at Nola's birthday preset. My lil' angel will be 1 next month!! i have been working on this mostly pink quilt since 2005. Its almost like I knew she was coming :). Cant wait to finish it!!patsyjohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11381502674862414912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693710933894112948.post-76849385018978441672011-04-10T18:24:00.001-07:002011-04-10T18:24:14.787-07:00Maryjane Booties<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos.googleapis.com/data/media/api/user/115584544614287132694/albumid/5594130626070276337/photoid/5594130700619574546/1"> <img style="margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 324px;" src="http://photos.googleapis.com/data/media/api/user/115584544614287132694/albumid/5594130626070276337/photoid/5594130700619574546/1" border="0" alt="" /> </a><br />My first post from my iPhone!! I finished these booties for nola today :). They are a little big on her, but she'll grow into them just in time for summer! I found the pattern at http://taoofcraft.typepad.com/. Cute pattern, but admittedly bummed there is a visible seem allowance in the interior. Adorable nonethelesa, and if i find time i will make another smaller pair :). patsyjohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11381502674862414912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693710933894112948.post-49838007292055990162010-08-06T23:31:00.000-07:002010-08-06T23:37:23.689-07:00Poladroid NOT Polaroid<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkj3TBSvl_CjnUinK4Du8qT6W6wi3XyJkuLXeJrPSyijB9avcRj-Ffz2arPy0Y9c_y8L414KOfdcP_LLG5LyedlpkiFKMUsyufRoAGiWQkd7pyvSbtj6EVmhqo4jeg4MyPmncOjJTJ2ww/s1600/Polaroid-Gary-and-Nola.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 263px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkj3TBSvl_CjnUinK4Du8qT6W6wi3XyJkuLXeJrPSyijB9avcRj-Ffz2arPy0Y9c_y8L414KOfdcP_LLG5LyedlpkiFKMUsyufRoAGiWQkd7pyvSbtj6EVmhqo4jeg4MyPmncOjJTJ2ww/s320/Polaroid-Gary-and-Nola.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502552086080783970" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">How cool is this!?! I used to spend hundreds of dollars on a new digital camera every other year. Now I'm roaming the net looking for the best way to make my photos look like vintage Polaroids!?! I LOVE it. I created this effect with Poladroid, get yours <a href="http://www.poladroid.net/">here</a>. It's the neatest thing! It takes a while to finish, but it makes it look like you are waiting for the Polaroid to develop. I love the effect, uber cool, people. Am I the only geek around here that likes this stuff?</span></span></div>patsyjohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11381502674862414912noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693710933894112948.post-74015613709103738122010-08-06T13:47:00.000-07:002010-08-06T13:52:18.288-07:00Flower Headband<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-4RmtnDtArI9PA8q-Q9hgrknjPjyWIUVdLX5eE_9whxfbNMHomQTqk9cjWTw3rHQIsmamyE1keZGiqb4XaJGUzPYlV7970y6a-F6N_WkMdjiYiAHxcHecDAu2dOnVO58z-AroMs1qos8/s1600/Flower-Headband-2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 279px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-4RmtnDtArI9PA8q-Q9hgrknjPjyWIUVdLX5eE_9whxfbNMHomQTqk9cjWTw3rHQIsmamyE1keZGiqb4XaJGUzPYlV7970y6a-F6N_WkMdjiYiAHxcHecDAu2dOnVO58z-AroMs1qos8/s320/Flower-Headband-2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502401682504885618" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-bK87t3tsCOhSXZIqrJW7L5W5XJ4gWZSx9zhrDduM7Bh4EiYLJ_0WTVnfVsFQ3z2xgXeYAjeM5SJSMhXdR1WYyEeLqXzIWVdJAvHSJjas9gGosLgei0Mal3UL9zm6X9i0mApBAaO7Uk8/s1600/Flower-Headband-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-bK87t3tsCOhSXZIqrJW7L5W5XJ4gWZSx9zhrDduM7Bh4EiYLJ_0WTVnfVsFQ3z2xgXeYAjeM5SJSMhXdR1WYyEeLqXzIWVdJAvHSJjas9gGosLgei0Mal3UL9zm6X9i0mApBAaO7Uk8/s320/Flower-Headband-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502401677448311458" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I'm thinking about making a tutorial of this headband for the contest over at </span><a href="http://www.instructables.com/contest/summersewing/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Instructables</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">. My how time flies, the deadline is Sunday! Anyway, this was super easy. I got a few ideas off the internet from all the blogs I cruise, but ultimately I made my own pattern and used what I had on hand for supplies. </span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">BONUS: check out that Photoshopping! I discovered Actions today - ME LIKEY!! </span></span></div></div>patsyjohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11381502674862414912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693710933894112948.post-51708077377360257942010-07-23T23:36:00.000-07:002010-07-24T00:02:44.314-07:00Nola needs a bustle!<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_eNhmSeUmNe4/S_NqlboX9TI/AAAAAAAABWo/zrW91TPWzRk/s640/rufflebagpatternbig.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.gtj.org.uk/storage/components/batch_9332/GTJ70751_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 265px; height: 300px;" src="http://www.gtj.org.uk/storage/components/batch_9332/GTJ70751_1.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />I love <a href="http://www.gtj.org.uk/en/small/item/GTJ70751/">this dress</a>! Kyle and I just finished watching <i>Deadwood</i>, the HBO series on DVD. This drama is set in the late 19th century in Deadwood, South Dakota, a growing frontier camp. There is a little girl in the series, her character name is Sofia Metz. In the second season the camp forms a school for the children and Sofia wears the most fabulous dress for her first day! I could not find a picture of the dress anywhere on the internet. It's black & white striped, knee length with long sleeves, and a BUSTLE! So now I am in love with the idea of a bustle dress for Nola. As soon as she starts walking, a cute little bustle to pad her fall, so SWEET!<div><br /></div><div>Anyway, I googled "girls 19th century dress + bustle" and this was one of the images that was found. Ruffles, bows and ribbons seem all the rage right now if you look at <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/index.jsp">Anthropologie</a> and <a href="http://www.shopruche.com/">Ruche</a>, well just about anywhere you look really. . . There are so many projects swimming in my head, I can't sit still! Plus, I fall into the abyss of the WWW and its all over. I found this "<a href="http://whipup.net/2010/07/09/refashion-roundup-5/">Refashion Roundup</a>" on one of my favorite blogs and bookmarked so many projects its ridiculous. I especially like the ruffled shirts, this one in particular found <a href="http://tearosehome.blogspot.com/2010/01/tutorialruffle-shirt.html">here</a>, and a very cute and practical <a href="http://aprintadayarchives.blogspot.com/2010/05/aprilmay-download-oversized-ruffle-tote.html">ruffled tote</a>. So many projects, so little time. </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_eNhmSeUmNe4/S_NqlboX9TI/AAAAAAAABWo/zrW91TPWzRk/s640/rufflebagpatternbig.jpg"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_eNhmSeUmNe4/S_NqlboX9TI/AAAAAAAABWo/zrW91TPWzRk/s640/rufflebagpatternbig.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 495px; height: 640px; " /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7WQ4kWm6LHb83HbwLL8BehpT25xnpKr1YHFoN1P4AJBfgqChPC3DgcUHIEOrUGEqNCc4qKkcBjn-YLdClRCKcgonKhMNSC5ysTDV22pwH8K0PNAtI7cxDp6gY809znqnNuNVnyjWZ9ZM/s400/PICT0013d.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7WQ4kWm6LHb83HbwLL8BehpT25xnpKr1YHFoN1P4AJBfgqChPC3DgcUHIEOrUGEqNCc4qKkcBjn-YLdClRCKcgonKhMNSC5ysTDV22pwH8K0PNAtI7cxDp6gY809znqnNuNVnyjWZ9ZM/s400/PICT0013d.JPG" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div>patsyjohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11381502674862414912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693710933894112948.post-57279864171639963652010-06-21T14:55:00.000-07:002010-06-21T14:59:05.423-07:00The Streamer Frock Grosgrain Giveaway<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQccCBuGTa44l2mEY5toHa1x1n9K5yHJBio9e7uOjpWHq8B2CngFmxvrf5-docZhKxB5_a2AP55ayW0CDXSaRdJlrhwYAz8v2P-JCE-oN8GqFwWvCYwjFcgz4Ygbg3gtlmn7WMWTNuxJH_/s640/maybe8.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 494px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQccCBuGTa44l2mEY5toHa1x1n9K5yHJBio9e7uOjpWHq8B2CngFmxvrf5-docZhKxB5_a2AP55ayW0CDXSaRdJlrhwYAz8v2P-JCE-oN8GqFwWvCYwjFcgz4Ygbg3gtlmn7WMWTNuxJH_/s640/maybe8.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I love this dress. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let me win it. <a href="http://grosgrainfabulous.blogspot.com/2010/06/streamer-frock-grosgrain-giveaway.html">The Streamer Frock Grosgrain Giveaway</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>patsyjohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11381502674862414912noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693710933894112948.post-57281297910468951642010-06-20T15:22:00.001-07:002010-06-20T15:28:38.953-07:00Nola's Baby Sling<div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGyso3vAOqje9_aKkinRzsPwO_Q45L-7GocqppU6rZlaPb8d3tuSDSaPwcXaz0KKevRvbpq8ZiKKBzQ7toB4ka6h0QDL6mshdtdBS2IAkM1YH4PlamtXGyqdEQarvVjcSez67R0Mb6rws/s1600/Nola's-Sling.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 288px; height: 278px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGyso3vAOqje9_aKkinRzsPwO_Q45L-7GocqppU6rZlaPb8d3tuSDSaPwcXaz0KKevRvbpq8ZiKKBzQ7toB4ka6h0QDL6mshdtdBS2IAkM1YH4PlamtXGyqdEQarvVjcSez67R0Mb6rws/s400/Nola's-Sling.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484984982437181826" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Nola is a snuggle bug. . . AKA she likes to be held constantly! So I decided MAYBE I could get out and about if I had one of those baby slings. I hopped on Google and searched for "baby sling pattern + PDF" and came up with several tutorials. </span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The result is a combination of several different websites of instructions I read but I am not totally satisfied. The opening puckers a bit and I expected it to be more snug, and if I follow the safety precautions correctly I think that this sling sits a little low on my torso. The fabric was going to be a shirt someday and I LOVE its vintage feel, so I guess I will eventually be going back to the drawing board to correct this sling so I can use it more. There has already been several inches removed from the French seem at the bottom of the pouch portion AND I added pleating at the shoulder to get away from the uncomfortable bunching. I will add this to my list of things to do, lol the longest list EVER!</span></span></div>patsyjohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11381502674862414912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693710933894112948.post-36731677877291990002010-06-18T19:05:00.000-07:002010-06-18T23:28:32.597-07:00Diaper Bag for Nola<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidHsCNILTwWlkg886CfRURkf7TFhZgLxDlms3ndBvwPVvAcXHLh30X7G-EnKTV-QNAgbFFuQk2E70PKztU0viX20H_DRPgn0-tskWhUw6GHs_utOkXBfh1YuN7VDO6Ve8aFBV83rW2aOU/s1600/Nola's-Bag.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidHsCNILTwWlkg886CfRURkf7TFhZgLxDlms3ndBvwPVvAcXHLh30X7G-EnKTV-QNAgbFFuQk2E70PKztU0viX20H_DRPgn0-tskWhUw6GHs_utOkXBfh1YuN7VDO6Ve8aFBV83rW2aOU/s320/Nola's-Bag.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484312039572730338" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 288px; height: 256px; " /></a></div></div><div><br /></div></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfv7rVygDjGTKOeNDeAL_BQSyAAhlrRQ4rR8ebh3XMv5hehTP6ysKiovm8rfPd-V2TAPHLu29VbBOnsGybd_bYlIbRQSui-m9XlZc6JaaDzB-In-Msa0Pe_Y7G0gYW62fGJ2P4AFaDH-M/s1600/Interior-Nola's-Bag.jpg"></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I finished this bag for Nola in the nick of time! I stayed up late on May 22nd to complete the finishing touch - the changing pad. I was scheduled to have a C-Section on Monday morning, the 24th, so I thought I had all day Sunday to pack and get ready! Well, I woke up at 6am on the 23rd with contractions, oh goodness. Little miss Nola decided to come a day early! Good thing I got the bag done ;).</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">This pattern is from </span></span><a href="http://www.amybutlerdesign.com/main.php?fl=0"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Amy Butler</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">'s book </span></span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Amy-Butlers-Little-Stitches-Ones/dp/0811861287"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Little Stitches for Little Ones</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">. This particular project is the Modern Diaper Bag. I've made several things from this book and have plans to make several MORE things, so it has been a good buy. However, I do caution to follow instructions very carefully because I find myself backtracking to small details at least once in each project. Overall, this bag ROCKS for functionality and all the reviews about it being "huge" are correct but right on the money for a diaper bag.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfv7rVygDjGTKOeNDeAL_BQSyAAhlrRQ4rR8ebh3XMv5hehTP6ysKiovm8rfPd-V2TAPHLu29VbBOnsGybd_bYlIbRQSui-m9XlZc6JaaDzB-In-Msa0Pe_Y7G0gYW62fGJ2P4AFaDH-M/s1600/Interior-Nola's-Bag.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfv7rVygDjGTKOeNDeAL_BQSyAAhlrRQ4rR8ebh3XMv5hehTP6ysKiovm8rfPd-V2TAPHLu29VbBOnsGybd_bYlIbRQSui-m9XlZc6JaaDzB-In-Msa0Pe_Y7G0gYW62fGJ2P4AFaDH-M/s320/Interior-Nola's-Bag.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484312064537813410" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 288px; height: 226px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The interior of the Modern Diaper bag has 6 ample sized pockets, great organization!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguvONQ4obcu3oqw5xWTn_kCBuczk0vNiNBbPjPBq6xvPk607thtMMFETqywT70jhKrQpeVD_BQcAd7ERryj5XfVUNWvMGnZfZj-MAeAjmvkheWzD61V-laNW_20DOAb28ESoOFUoO2Qg0/s1600/Key-Ring-Nola's-Bag.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguvONQ4obcu3oqw5xWTn_kCBuczk0vNiNBbPjPBq6xvPk607thtMMFETqywT70jhKrQpeVD_BQcAd7ERryj5XfVUNWvMGnZfZj-MAeAjmvkheWzD61V-laNW_20DOAb28ESoOFUoO2Qg0/s320/Key-Ring-Nola's-Bag.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484312052410589730" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 288px; height: 216px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">This was my addition: a key ring clip attached by a ribbon at one end of the interior.</span></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhcoes1lXQPWic-p5_O0oaxOmjimgxHTUvb93tu0Qls7zKOP1d_ZrknzhQx-C0R8oO-JybdAv_TRaCNRet1w9BvPv8E9YBQLvlY-ZCogEZPYco0h7twr-04-MeDQ2z15s2jsMi2hco7B4/s1600/Signature-Nola's-Bag.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhcoes1lXQPWic-p5_O0oaxOmjimgxHTUvb93tu0Qls7zKOP1d_ZrknzhQx-C0R8oO-JybdAv_TRaCNRet1w9BvPv8E9YBQLvlY-ZCogEZPYco0h7twr-04-MeDQ2z15s2jsMi2hco7B4/s320/Signature-Nola's-Bag.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484312046193536082" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 288px; height: 216px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Of course I embroidered my name into the inside, why wouldn't I!?!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">If I had to do this bag all over again, I would have gotten some stronger interfacing. The interfacing I used was for medium weight, but I would appreciate a little more stiffness. Other than that, the bag works great and I have gotten a lot of comments on the fabric choice and of course the SIZE. You could fit the kitchen sink in this thing. . . oh and beware, if you want to make this Modern Diaper Bag you WILL feel like you are spending more time ironing interfacing than you are actually sewing.</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidHsCNILTwWlkg886CfRURkf7TFhZgLxDlms3ndBvwPVvAcXHLh30X7G-EnKTV-QNAgbFFuQk2E70PKztU0viX20H_DRPgn0-tskWhUw6GHs_utOkXBfh1YuN7VDO6Ve8aFBV83rW2aOU/s1600/Nola's-Bag.jpg"></a></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>patsyjohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11381502674862414912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693710933894112948.post-19633889336674943892010-05-02T07:51:00.000-07:002010-05-02T08:06:10.854-07:00Babyshower Gift for Lil' Ms. Seylor<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Today is Lil' Baby Seylor's Shower and I couldn't make it! I'm so excited to welcome another little Seylor niece into our family. I did manage to mail a little something to keep her warm and entertain her in the first few months. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwJdyWPaCpYZlT1XQDfgxYXGk2TLeoo323_Nd0lK99KA3A6eyOT4s3VlhrIHCeNv4tU2p-dBqyWMDt6Ywfwei0BQ5NYEu7h3phGpRf9UcnNX7Ymg9he2QuxIntxGfJlAyqiiB0fIjvOdE/s1600/DSC01031.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 216px; height: 172px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwJdyWPaCpYZlT1XQDfgxYXGk2TLeoo323_Nd0lK99KA3A6eyOT4s3VlhrIHCeNv4tU2p-dBqyWMDt6Ywfwei0BQ5NYEu7h3phGpRf9UcnNX7Ymg9he2QuxIntxGfJlAyqiiB0fIjvOdE/s320/DSC01031.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466685724406978882" /></a><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The receiving blanket was copied for size from a blanket I had for the Brodster. Have I mentioned lately how much I absolutely LOVE my new embroidery machine!?! Yeah, my husband kicks ass :). </span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwJdyWPaCpYZlT1XQDfgxYXGk2TLeoo323_Nd0lK99KA3A6eyOT4s3VlhrIHCeNv4tU2p-dBqyWMDt6Ywfwei0BQ5NYEu7h3phGpRf9UcnNX7Ymg9he2QuxIntxGfJlAyqiiB0fIjvOdE/s1600/DSC01031.jpg"></a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></u></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo5Ku2Blyi39u9s8uUcmgUPyZ0WMoqPZuuWo9DdwKWZYLF2Qprm993PilFWHA7zmrcd4U_fSIUFwalbDVOHXsaO4vLVXWhM1upHbfZiMrVURD7MZOEK9WEk8z-RIN91d73Lr3Dko8MKGU/s1600/DSC01029.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 252px; height: 165px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo5Ku2Blyi39u9s8uUcmgUPyZ0WMoqPZuuWo9DdwKWZYLF2Qprm993PilFWHA7zmrcd4U_fSIUFwalbDVOHXsaO4vLVXWhM1upHbfZiMrVURD7MZOEK9WEk8z-RIN91d73Lr3Dko8MKGU/s320/DSC01029.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466685719888616962" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">This is a krinkly baby toy I found </span></span><a href="http://www.amazingmoms.com/htm/earth-day-craft-recycled-clothing-crinkly-baby-toy.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">here</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> by way of a blog I follow, </span></span><a href="http://racheldenbow.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Smile and Wave</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">. What a cool way to recycle something so simple as a wrapper for baby wipes! Lord knows I will have a LOT of these wrappers over the next 3 years!!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo5Ku2Blyi39u9s8uUcmgUPyZ0WMoqPZuuWo9DdwKWZYLF2Qprm993PilFWHA7zmrcd4U_fSIUFwalbDVOHXsaO4vLVXWhM1upHbfZiMrVURD7MZOEK9WEk8z-RIN91d73Lr3Dko8MKGU/s1600/DSC01029.jpg"></a><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhanreMwzcZ2YTSb4Sag0PLJyYpNbuPQEqIDY4TD1E7m9lSnmBgHiHnei2_Nhvzu66_jFav-f2cwYphlC8ysxDgoc3BcDVZxxC8y5KXvfXZB8gjQu20Ky20zynTsc5h1rt8FfegueCO0Co/s1600/DSC01027.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 288px; height: 230px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhanreMwzcZ2YTSb4Sag0PLJyYpNbuPQEqIDY4TD1E7m9lSnmBgHiHnei2_Nhvzu66_jFav-f2cwYphlC8ysxDgoc3BcDVZxxC8y5KXvfXZB8gjQu20Ky20zynTsc5h1rt8FfegueCO0Co/s320/DSC01027.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466685714147775186" /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhanreMwzcZ2YTSb4Sag0PLJyYpNbuPQEqIDY4TD1E7m9lSnmBgHiHnei2_Nhvzu66_jFav-f2cwYphlC8ysxDgoc3BcDVZxxC8y5KXvfXZB8gjQu20Ky20zynTsc5h1rt8FfegueCO0Co/s1600/DSC01027.jpg"></a>Then of course I had to make this baby booties, a pattern from the book </span></span><i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Amy-Butlers-Little-Stitches-Ones/dp/0811861287"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Amy Butler's</span></span></a></i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Amy-Butlers-Little-Stitches-Ones/dp/0811861287"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></a><i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Amy-Butlers-Little-Stitches-Ones/dp/0811861287"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Little Stitches for Little Ones.</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">I will admit that the instructions were somewhat confusing because I am too used to the complicated patterns from McCalls, Vogue and Simplicity. Once I figured it out, it was a breeze. So if you ever do an Amy Butler pattern, read through the directions once and take your time! Next I'm making the Modern Diaper Bag from Amy's book, gotta go get started. . .</span></span><br /><br /></div>patsyjohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11381502674862414912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693710933894112948.post-85200622354644655042010-03-03T21:29:00.001-08:002010-03-03T21:42:54.049-08:00Cora's Doll<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAIWhLXU9Ew4c2Ba7_1vaG2IWjbQ0T_zltOnDW7LtyoF8-Y2RXb3SGQSiRi3EdqLz7ZIIiTxh16DnWns3RjFD6XJsR2DCRkaV_Jen3pJjCDSWwcFo7tSE17-P3WD7lUv4Nlw8G3MbFN1k/s1600-h/100_1168.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAIWhLXU9Ew4c2Ba7_1vaG2IWjbQ0T_zltOnDW7LtyoF8-Y2RXb3SGQSiRi3EdqLz7ZIIiTxh16DnWns3RjFD6XJsR2DCRkaV_Jen3pJjCDSWwcFo7tSE17-P3WD7lUv4Nlw8G3MbFN1k/s400/100_1168.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444646766075502610" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirIfo1wBdSGKt87KB1ewriqQH-fhVqvZS5uxG0atIHcG-87rtf7M0Www67rq2dPy1dvc86yOIgC9TU8s9DFr4-57i0ETL1jS67k9-AAPn6ckRCYBK4URWXD0LiujtItxEpUqSRr5uklqs/s1600-h/100_1167.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirIfo1wBdSGKt87KB1ewriqQH-fhVqvZS5uxG0atIHcG-87rtf7M0Www67rq2dPy1dvc86yOIgC9TU8s9DFr4-57i0ETL1jS67k9-AAPn6ckRCYBK4URWXD0LiujtItxEpUqSRr5uklqs/s400/100_1167.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444646765918533490" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz7nJCkRT7zDZGgM22FRiK9c8_81MboltCaSIBFWCJhH2E2m1HI3MsTH5rNEW7RhV6c6fgvNq9fzZDN8hwf5D2GFEeJLQ4JkpueN7AlAjvLjVSe0_4tYBKnKYFqAX7gDaR2iUhIYVKkM4/s1600-h/100_1166.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz7nJCkRT7zDZGgM22FRiK9c8_81MboltCaSIBFWCJhH2E2m1HI3MsTH5rNEW7RhV6c6fgvNq9fzZDN8hwf5D2GFEeJLQ4JkpueN7AlAjvLjVSe0_4tYBKnKYFqAX7gDaR2iUhIYVKkM4/s400/100_1166.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444646752857050674" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizWO5h9wkrA6Zg-QdUI2CR9LKlfowp-Gq5mS6koYnUzh1o6ytL_jP94n_rMqEpiOEWkBMReN7PN8fSw0FioiWYRzQ2WzCinlALS4SDRdfi7cR5PFgAJ5eHt3ShNwooCJ9zTMFHjKf-Ego/s1600-h/100_1165.JPG"></a><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizWO5h9wkrA6Zg-QdUI2CR9LKlfowp-Gq5mS6koYnUzh1o6ytL_jP94n_rMqEpiOEWkBMReN7PN8fSw0FioiWYRzQ2WzCinlALS4SDRdfi7cR5PFgAJ5eHt3ShNwooCJ9zTMFHjKf-Ego/s1600-h/100_1165.JPG"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizWO5h9wkrA6Zg-QdUI2CR9LKlfowp-Gq5mS6koYnUzh1o6ytL_jP94n_rMqEpiOEWkBMReN7PN8fSw0FioiWYRzQ2WzCinlALS4SDRdfi7cR5PFgAJ5eHt3ShNwooCJ9zTMFHjKf-Ego/s400/100_1165.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444646743013345778" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I made this doll for my darling lil' God Daughter Cora for her birthday present in 2008. I learned a lot: how to make moccasins, first wing dress I ever made, and how to weft hair! It has been so long, I must apologize I cannot credit my sources, but I googled most of it. I plan on making a doll like this for the County Fair one of these days, they actually have a category just for Native American Dolls! Anyway, hope this inspires one of you. . . besides Kyle, lol. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><div><a expr:addthis:title='data:post.title' expr:addthis:url='data:post.url' class='addthis_button'><img src="http://s7.addthis.com/static/btn/v2/lg-share-en.gif" width="125" height="16" alt="Bookmark and Share" style="border:0"/></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/250/addthis_widget.js#username=pejammin"></script></div><br /><!-- AddThis Button END -->patsyjohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11381502674862414912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693710933894112948.post-77902405252240163402010-03-02T19:48:00.000-08:002010-03-03T21:43:33.321-08:00Dahlia Polka-Dot Hat<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Well Buffy didn't feel like being <i>America's Next Top Model</i> today, so Brody was the best looking choice in town! My poor baby boy, as if his hair isn't bad enough I gotta dress him in girl's hats and take pictures to post on the internet. Isn't he a sweetie pie though? I guess I am a little biased. </span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Here is the finished product though, I'm pretty proud of my construction and as usual the new sewing machine REALLY helps! (Love you Kyle) This hat is meant to be worn a little side ways and low on the forehead which distinguishes it as a Cloche. I added a bit of elastic in the back to ensure fit, this was not part of the <a href="http://curiouslycrafty.wordpress.com/milinery/">pattern</a>. (Thank you <a href="http://curiouslycrafty.wordpress.com/"><i>Curiously Crafty</i></a>) There is also an added sash of fabric across the front which covers the seam where the brim meets the hat, I slip stitched this in place. I did not follow the directions to the tee, and my hat turned out a smidge larger which I planned so that I could add that elastic. Anywho, everyone go make a hat and post your pics for me to see!</span></span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhifsT6jas31GuqUsMm7zhuu2agDbHQy61zXjCH-AFJZSKxqo8c-cmawDSxRCVanOLeilcIeKBm2RbQgFfEh_-1J11ovfrVQQpdk73CA0sTkydEIg4BUox-WQyxuSxDuS75ZeQmKlWFRD0/s1600-h/Buffys-Hat-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhifsT6jas31GuqUsMm7zhuu2agDbHQy61zXjCH-AFJZSKxqo8c-cmawDSxRCVanOLeilcIeKBm2RbQgFfEh_-1J11ovfrVQQpdk73CA0sTkydEIg4BUox-WQyxuSxDuS75ZeQmKlWFRD0/s400/Buffys-Hat-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444249687283879906" /></a><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0tbbFVy8XCg8gVfRd3WX1exU6E2no3khQtt1hBX3VVkpbh8c_57-ndl13cLZ5A0W5KRy3FgO3JsPCZXhw-6GOcptHKas328KuUIj4gH6ymxLJu0Vu4USfqrwEQfe1BPKTPnvIDtkPNm0/s1600-h/Buffys-Hat-2.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0tbbFVy8XCg8gVfRd3WX1exU6E2no3khQtt1hBX3VVkpbh8c_57-ndl13cLZ5A0W5KRy3FgO3JsPCZXhw-6GOcptHKas328KuUIj4gH6ymxLJu0Vu4USfqrwEQfe1BPKTPnvIDtkPNm0/s400/Buffys-Hat-2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444249692794071746" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 338px; " /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhifsT6jas31GuqUsMm7zhuu2agDbHQy61zXjCH-AFJZSKxqo8c-cmawDSxRCVanOLeilcIeKBm2RbQgFfEh_-1J11ovfrVQQpdk73CA0sTkydEIg4BUox-WQyxuSxDuS75ZeQmKlWFRD0/s1600-h/Buffys-Hat-1.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhifsT6jas31GuqUsMm7zhuu2agDbHQy61zXjCH-AFJZSKxqo8c-cmawDSxRCVanOLeilcIeKBm2RbQgFfEh_-1J11ovfrVQQpdk73CA0sTkydEIg4BUox-WQyxuSxDuS75ZeQmKlWFRD0/s1600-h/Buffys-Hat-1.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhifsT6jas31GuqUsMm7zhuu2agDbHQy61zXjCH-AFJZSKxqo8c-cmawDSxRCVanOLeilcIeKBm2RbQgFfEh_-1J11ovfrVQQpdk73CA0sTkydEIg4BUox-WQyxuSxDuS75ZeQmKlWFRD0/s1600-h/Buffys-Hat-1.jpg"></a></div><div><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><div><a expr:addthis:title='data:post.title' expr:addthis:url='data:post.url' class='addthis_button'><img src="http://s7.addthis.com/static/btn/v2/lg-share-en.gif" width="125" height="16" alt="Bookmark and Share" style="border:0"/></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/250/addthis_widget.js#username=pejammin"></script></div><br /><!-- AddThis Button END --><br /><br /></div>patsyjohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11381502674862414912noreply@blogger.com0