New Jammies...Forbidden Fruit

My latest fun...Forbidden Fruit...lol. The red part of the top is from a shirt that had...ummm...shall we say, gotten a little snug. I am gonna have the best jammie selection in Ohio at the rate I am going:). Am thinkin I am gonna make some short bottoms...for a change. I also found my "elephant leg" jammie bottom pattern...look out world!

Some of you have emailed in order to check up on me. Overall, life is good. Suffering a few minor finacial set-backs but am trusting my heavenly Father, who has never failed to take care of me. My health insurance got re-instated so I have been going to lots of appointments...both doctor and dentist. Now, we all know I would much rather be at home blogging or sewing, but I do what I gotta do:).

Hugs...and have an absolutely wonderful week~

Oh, I do love productive weekends!

This is my favorite dress so far:). The top and the ruffle are from a shirt I had and the bottom is some vintage fabric sent to me. It's all girly!
This shirt is made from Simplicity 2962. I love the collar. The purple is some fabric I had...the other is from a bed sheet:).
I cut the neckline out and the sleeves off of a regular white tee and finished the edges with a cute stitch. Then I reversed the sleeves to make them "raglan". The bottom is more old fabric. This is a summer top.

What I have been up to!

The blue polka dot dress is from Simplicity 3778. Since it is from cheap fabric, it will be a nitie:). The blue and purple is reconstructed from a thrift store find. I loved the fabric, but it was an old granny dress. No more...it is officially a nitie. The bottom of the orange sundress is a vintage sheet...also found at the thrift store. Not sure if I will add orange straps or not...am also considering adding a ruffle to the bottom. The bottom one is a top that I could not wear in public because it exposed way too much 48 year old cleavage. I cut if off and then sewed it to a tube of fabric that I have had for 13 years. It was too big, so I added elastic under the bodice. This one is a house dress.

Meme Monday #8

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FOR THE WEEK OF:5/18-5/24 2008

The names of the individual memes are linked to their home-blog. I would love it if you checked them out and even decided to join one or a dozen! If you do, lemme know:).

MONDAY:

FUN MONDAY: Show off your collection(s). Hmmm...over the years I have collected many things...geese, ladybugs, beads, children, flip flops, and now fabric. The photo you see is just a small portion of my current obsession collection. I collect fabric because it makes me smile and the possiblities of new creations is unlimited! Of all my collections, I do like my children best. Well, on most days anyway:).













TUESDAY:

HEADS OR TAILS:

The immediate thought I had upon reading this week's prompt of Peace or Piece was this:

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:7

This very scripture has kept me in peace throughout the most difficult times in my life.
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WEDNESDAY:

WORD-FILLED WEDNESDAY: I found a new and wonderful meme!






Here is my first entry. I snagged this one as I had surgery today and am taking life easy.

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Wordless Wednesday.








And...Nooooo...this in NOT me. I just love this dress! I am having surgery today(5/21/08)...so I took the easy way to post:).

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THURSDAY:
My Thursday Thirteen brought to you by the letter:


1. Geeezzzz....the letter G...finally:).
2. God is definately my absolute favorite G word!
3. Google is where I get my email and who hosts my blog.
4. All things work together for Good to them that love the Lord.
5. Girly is not a word I would use to describe me.
6. Go...I do love to Go places...especially if they have historical significance.
7. Giggling is my favorite past time:).
8. Being Goofy is partnered with Giggling.
9. My Beloved says, "Hello, Gorgeous!" when he calls me.
10. Gratitude has changed my life.
11. Green beans with onion and bacon are delicious.
12. Good friends are the family we Get to choose.
13. GRACE...where would we be without it?
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FRIDAY:
Fridays Feast.
The chef is on vacation! Check the link to see for your self...lol.
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SATURDAY:
Share A Site SaturdaY: I host this one! Because I am featuring links to a special blogging friend, my post for this week is here & here. To learn how to play along go here:).

1. Livin’ Life SandyStyle-Her Main Blog
There are photos, challenges, memes, fun, how-tos, freebies, and more!

2. Recipes
Recipes, Deals, Giveaways, Cookbooks, Reviews...OMG~ Check out the Make Ahead Mashed Potato Casserole!

3. Celebrating Life One Day A Time~
I LOVE this blog~ We can always use an excuse to celebrate!

4. Sandy's Stories Find stories of today and days gone by... of another time... a happy life... using prompts, photos, and memories.

5. Daily Blog and Product Reviews
She reviewed Scrappynhappy in Ohio here! Wow!

6. Making Money SandyStyl
Her journey to making money online.

Please stop by and see Sandy...I am sure she has something for everyone and I promise you will be glad that you did!

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SUNDAY:

Updated my Big Bang list of participates. It is here.


Did the Links Around The World Meme. It is here.

Blog Your Blessings.

Mine is here.

Weird mood...imagine that~

Having spent the night tossing, turning, and drowning in hot flashes I find I am in a weird mood today. These hormones are making me absolutely crazy. The NASCAR Race in my mind has slowed down some and for that I am grateful. I hate it when my mind races uncontrollably.

And...hot flashes? Are you kidding me? I haven't had the sheer pleasure(note sarcasm) of these suckers in quite some time and I am not having pleasure now. Top them off with nausea and you can see that it is quite the struggle to be in a chipper mood.

I am slowly but steadily making progress in the wreck that is my sewing/dining room. It looks like a disaster of epic proportions happened in there. Whew~ I am also doing some rearranging as my current system is obviously not working for me. I got some kewl things to reconstruct and instead of leaving them lying around, I have turned my downstairs closet into the Recon Closet. While all of the recon stuff is now nicely hanging in it's new home, I gotta move stuff to another spot. It never ends...lol.

I got an awesome enbroidered jean jacket that will make a darling purse, a huge man's button down shirt that will make a cute puffy-sleeved top for me, a pair of awesome black linen pants that are embroidered with cute flowers...not sure about them as I may just wear them before reconning them. There is a gorgeous green reversible jacket that is quilted and is fated to become the cutest & easiest tote bag of all times plus the mumu that will be a cute peasant top with the addition of some elastic and the removal of feet of fabric from the bottom. I may make a skirt from the bottom.

I also got me an adorable vintage skirt and a pair of vintage capris that I will definately be sporting this summer:). I love the bold fabrics and the zippers on the old stuff. I am trying to break out of the 'fashion'(or lack of fashion) rut I am in. Due to my size, I tend to dress rather plainly and well, it is so boring...lol.

I went shopping and found a pattern for a house/sun dress and one of the options is for a halter top on it. I am making that out of some pale blue fabric that is covered with white polka dots. I figure if I don't get the gumption to wear it out of the house, it will work for running around inside. I do love polka dots...and my Beloved will love it:). I also got more orange fabric...for some reason this year I am crazy about orange. I made a housedress out of some 'Finding Nemo' fabric and managed to cut the front too short...ugh~ So...I made an orange ruffle and put it on the bottom front and it is toooo cute. I swear I am gonna make a pair of orange jammie bottoms and put a ruffle at the bottom of them. Please note that any attempt on my part to go out in public in that get-up will be thwarted by my occasionally anally retentive children. I can just see me sneaking out...and giggling the whole time!

My Navy Man flew to Chicago yesterday to meet his fiance'. They are driving her car back to New Orleans and she will be staying in the hotel on base for 2 or 3 weeks! I will be surprised if she goes home before August 16th. They moved the wedding date up till then. This way she gets a happy medium between the wedding of every little girls dream and a quick to-do at the courthouse. I am thrilled they are getting married close to my house so I can be there~ And, yes, I will be making a dress for the wedding:). I am thinking something fun & flirty in a turquoise with white polka dots all over it...and turquoise shoes...cute ones!

I am hoping to squeeze in at least a one-week vacation to New Orleans between Heather's going home and my Beloved's visit here. I wanna go hang out with my Navy Man and will be sewing while he is at work. I am quite certain there are fabric shops in New Orleans:). When I told my Beloved about my plans, he began suggesting that I just go walking around base and informed me that surely I would meet new people. He stopped in mid-sentence. "Why am I telling you this? Stay in your room!" Gotta love a little jealousy. From a man whom I absolutely adore no less:).

I am also hoping that my Beloved is still here when the wedding rolls around. He has already promised to dance with me!

One Word...from Jay~

One word only!!

Not as easy as you might think. Now copy, forward, or post this and change the answers to suit you and pass it on. It's really hard to only use one word answers.

1. Where is your cell phone? .............. table

2. Your significant other?.......................Jeffrey

3. Your hair? ............................................greying

4. Your mother? ......................................deceased

5. Your father?..........................................same

6. Your favorite thing?.............................fabric

7. Your dream last night?......................none

8. Your favorite drink? ............................coffee

9. Your dream/goal?................................healthy

10. The room you're in?..........................living

11. Your ex?...............................................GONE:)

12. Your fear?............................................none

13. Where do you want to be in 6 years?........Jeffrey

14. Where were you last night?..............here

15. What you're not?................................mean

16. Muffins?...............................................yummy

17. One of your wish list items?.............car

18. Where you grew up?..........................Maryland

19. The last thing you did?.......................rode

20. What are you wearing?......................clothing

21. Your TV?..............................................none

22. Your pets?............................................zero

23. Your computer? .................................ok

24. Your life?.............................................Jeffrey

25. Your mood?........................................giggly

26. Missing someone?............................Jeffrey

27. Your car?..............................................almost

28. Something you're not wearing?.......diamonds

29. Favorite Store?....................................Wal-Mart

30. Your summer?....................................humid:(

31. Like(love) someone?...................................Jeffrey

32. Your favorite color?............................ Red

33. Last time you laughed?.....................today

34. Last time you cried?...........................Tuesday

35. Who will re-post this?........................Betty:).

Meme Monday #7

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FOR THE WEEK : 05/12 to 05/18.

The names of the individual memes are linked to their home-blog. I would love it if you checked them out and even decided to join one or a dozen! If you do, lemme know:).

MONDAY:
Monday Meanderings:
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TUESDAY:
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WEDNESDAY:
Wordless Wednesday.
Ladybug Love by Blank Quilting:





Play by Windham Fabrics:


GP...this post is for you:).
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THURSDAY:


I just had to use the TT graphic...I love polka dots:).



MyThursday Thirteen brought to you by the letter:

So have you ever 'gotten off track' and didn't even know it??? Wow~ Last week I skipped the letter G to do the letter J cos I wanted to write about my Beloved. So, I went to get the partially completed G post only to find out it was the letter H. So...the letter G will be coming to a blog near you....and Hopefully next week!

1. My favorite H-word is Happy. I am a content person most of the time and if you wanna see me when I am Happy be here my baby calls me:).
2. My apppetite is poor at best, so when I do actually get Hungry it makes me Happy.
3. "Hallelujah!" 'Nuff said.
4. I can not take the Heat and Humidity, so I now have central air conditioning. A/C makes me Happy:).
5. Housekeeping is not my idea of fun...ok, I should say house cleaning...I love the administrative part of keeping House.
6. I love learning How to do new things. Learning keeps my brain from being rusty and keeps my Hands busy.
7. I also love Helping others learn new things.
8. I Hate very few things.
9. God makes sure that I Have everything I need and most of the things I want.
10. I HAD a wonderful Mother's Day.
11. I Have to Have a D&C next Wednesday...I would appreciate your prayers.
12. I love Hanging stuff on the walls of my House.
13. Hugs, Hugs, and more Hugs!


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FRIDAY:
Fridays Feast:
Appetizer
What is the nearest big city to your home?
Cleveland,OH, is the nearest big city to my home. I rarely go there.

Soup
On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being highest, how well do you keep secrets?
I get a 10 on this one. I value trust highly in any relationship.

Salad
Describe your hair (color, texture, length).
My hair is greying, fine, and barely long enough to put in a short pony tail. It is also naturally curly, and I love that. Just the other day, I asked my daughter if my hair was 50% grey yet...she paused and asked, "Is this where I am supposed to lie to you?"

Main Course
What kind of driver are you? Courteous? Aggressive? Slow?
I am an extremely courteous driver. You never know what is on the other driver's mind and I try to be understanding and courteous at all times. One time, I was having an absolutely horrid day and ended up going the wrong way in the McDonald's parking lot...with all 4 of my kids in the car. They were still pretty young at the time. Well, the fellow who just so happened to be going the right way called me everything but a child of God. I screamed, "God loves you!" back at the man. My Navy Man, who at the time was like 8 or 9, still chuckles about that to this day.

Dessert
When was the last time you had a really bad week?
Due to Arthritis, Fibro and hormonal issues, I have bad weeks frequently. The knowledge that there is a good week on the horizon keeps me going.

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SATURDAY:
Share A Site SaturdaY: I host this one so my post for this week is here.
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SUNDAY:

Blog Your Blessings
I have been trying different memes since I started blogging. Some are a one-time-deal others are weekly. Since gratitude has been such an amazing force in my life, today I am participating in Blog Your Blessings. Here goes...

God is so good...all the time. I am blessed that He is the One Constant in my life regardless of what mess it is in at the moment. I am blessed that even though I do battle some health issues, I am basically healthy. I am blessed with four wonderful bio-kids and a bunch of heart-adopted ones...and they all love me! I am blessed that God sent Mo along to save me and just in the nick-of-time. I am blessed that my Navy Man is getting married in August to a wonderful young woman. I am blessed that another one of my kids is getting married this summer, also...but we are not telling any juicy details as of yet. I am blessed to not only be in touch with the love-of-my-life but he calls me every day and makes me smile. And...last, but not least, right this very moment I am blessed because the sun just poked out from behind the clouds!

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Unconscious Mutterings

1. Concentration :: Difficult


2. Relocated :: moved


3. Clot :: blood


4. Joints :: Arthritis


5. Satellite :: moom


6. Money back :: yippee~


7. Kittens :: awwww


8. Shady :: tree


9. Drain :: exhaustion


10. Stroke :: six

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Wordless Wednesday

Ladybug Love by Blank Quilting:





Play by Windham Fabrics:


GP...this post is for you:).

Hugs!