Santa Sacks

The first ones of the 2010 Christmas season are completed! YAY!! They gave me a bit of trouble because I couldn't exactly remember how I sewed them together last year. However, by getting Henry's back out, I was able to figure it out. Even then I think it took me 5 tries to get the cord tunnel opening tacked down the correct way.

got my first "paycheck" today!

Not only the first one, but the second one too. Must remember to check paypal account as well.

It's so reassuring when you receive that first payment for an order. Admittedly I took a big gamble making and shipping a quilt without so much as a half-payment. But given that I made it special order and it was from someone I consider a friend (albeit online at Just Mommies). I was a bit trusting, but she came right through.

I also received my first payment for Santa Sacks. I'll be working on those tonight along with two girly quilts. Both packages headed to Florida, hopefully by Saturday.

The Bama quilt is DONE DONE DONE!

If I learned anything from making this quilt, it's that I need a bigger space. Hopefully the boys will cooperate at some point this week so that we can clear up some room in the basement. I'm really happy with the results. I'm glad I chose to do a grey backing rather than black or crimson. Everything just fed right together. And the blocks themselves just tied together nicely. I will note that the cascading pattern isn't the typical one, but I'll let Sid figure it out! hahaha

Giveaway from my designer friend

Designer Heather (photo cards, invites, jewelry) is doing a giveaway. I love her ankle bracelets!

check her out at http://allyouneeddesigns.blogspot.com/

or http://www.etsy.com/shop/AllYouNeedDesigns

you HAVE to like her at http://www.facebook.com/#!/AllYouNeedDesigns

Bama quilt, almost done

Well, Sid, what do you think so far? I'm 5'3 and this is from the floor to just below my shoulders. It's definitely a great size for watching the game either in a recliner or to take to the game.

I have a logo!

thanks to my very talented and totally awesome friend Heather at All You Need Designs I have a logo!

Looky!

Homemade laundry detergent

here's the recipe:

1 cup Arm & Hammer WASHING Soda
1 cup Borax
2 bars of Ivory soap

Shred or grate Ivory soap bars. I use my spare cheese grater and shred it.

Mix with washing soda and borax. place in blender and puree into a fine powder. I use my Magic Bullet.....remember to pulse if you do as well.

1 Teaspoon for regular loads (hot/warm/cold)
2 Teaspoons for heavy loads or loads with stains

I keep in an airtight container and it lasts a while.