#Mini Quilt Challenge

Here's my finished quilt for the 

Making It Fun Mini Quilt Challenge! 

Check out the challenge here:

mmf-eq7-mini-quilt-challenge

I had so much fun making this mini

 quilt!  It was created using all

 Michael Miller fabric!!  

It was hard deciding on which

 fabric to use.  So cute and fun!

Here's the backing!

I did a mixture of waves and 

straight lines to quilt the top.

It does measure 19" x 19"!

I decided to quilt the fish in 

black thread.  This defined the

fish and made them pop!   

These are the fabrics I used!!

All Michael Miller Fabrics!

@michaelmillerfabrics

#mmfMini and #EQ25

  

Use It Or Lose It - Declutter and Get Organized

My husband had to work today, boohoo!  

But it does give me a day to blog, 

organize and plan my first month of 

the year!  A really good thing.

I wrote a post a few month back

Organizing One Room At A Time.

 My motto for the year is to continue

 organizing one room at a time and 

to save money(who doesn't want to save) 

by using what I have. I've been a crafter, 

sewer, baker, and quilter for many years.  

Therefore, I have many things in 

my kitchen cabinets, in my fabric 

and crafting stash that may not be 

of use to me any more.  

But, I also have many things that I 

know I can put into good use in 2015. 

Having more isn't alway best, but 

it can help me to

 save and spend a little on things I need 

to finish up a project.

Furthermore, its time to declutter and

reorganize areas of my life, areas in 

my home, and become more productive

 with my time. Decluttering

has always been a challenge for 

me. As I tend to get rid of 

stuff at a slow pace.  I have to 

realize that giving things away 

will benefit others, selling a 

few things will put money in my pocket,

 and tossing those unuseful 

items will either allow me to 

 replace it with something new 

or simply free up some 

needed space.

I challenge all of you to 

grab my button, 

Use It Or Lose!!! 

Free yourself from clutter.

  Let's create!

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I know we've heard that saying 
before regarding our weight. This 
is some what different.  Of course, 
you can make a recipe with items in 
your kitchen. 

Let's be creative and (Use It) 
use what we have and only 
purchase items we need to finish 

up our projects. 

                                                             

It's been a desire of mine to make 
it a normal thing for me to do. 
I thought, I can't be the only one 
with that desire.  I hope you all 
will join me on this new venture, 
Use It Or Lose It!

I hope to have a linky button so that 
we can link up those fabulous 
Use It Or Lose It projects/items 

we've decided to keep, give away or 
toss.  My first linky party will be 
February 1, 2015 and hopefully 

continue on the first of every month!

But in January, I will start 
to organize my 

Living Room/Dining Room area 
(it's one room) at a time!  
Come join the party!!!

Please leave me a comment 
if you're interested!!

 I need all your support and help 
to launch this new 

slogan! Use It Or Lose It!!

2 Corinthians 5:17

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new 
creation; the old has gone, the new has come!

   

The 6 for 4 Mindful Consumption Challenge Week 1

Sorry folks I'm a couple days behind this challenge, but I have selected 6 pieces from my closet to wear for an entire month!  I have been only wearing these clothes I've chosen so far.

What is this you say?  I was reading Eden's blog over at The Road To The Good Life and she presented a challenge. Choosing 6 items from your closet to wear  for four weeks.  Sunday May 4th through Saturday May 31st.  Now work uniforms don't count, neither do jackets, under garments nor shoes!  Also, any exercise clothes. 
Thank goodness, because I wouldn't be able to take part in this challenge! 

Eden does ask us to refrain from purchasing any clothes during the month of May. So, if any of you want to take part in the challenge then just jump right in!   I'm interested in tackling my closet and learning how to make smart shopping choices.   

Week 1: Take Inventory of Your Wardrobe

Week 2: Stretching Your Fashion Budget Dollars

Week 3: Getting to Know Your Brands

Week 4: Making Smart Shopping Choices

Here are my 6 garments I have selected! 

A pair of boot leg jeans.

I can dress these up with boots, heels, or just sandals.

I have a memorial service I'll be 

attending, so this 

is the dress I've chosen.  

Also, I can wear this dress for 

Mother's Day or church.

The long sleeve white shirt.  I can mix and match with different 

jackets or accessories to change

 the look.  This shirt can be worn different ways.

I decided on a gray and a black t-shirt!  I'm a more casual girl so 

these are great for playing 

with my grandson, Ben or just hanging out! 

I've also decided on capri jeans.  These can be dressed up or down 

and are great for warmer weather!

Choosing my six garments was very difficult.  I have a closet full of clothes and dresser shirts, dresses and pants but, my main activities will be around the house.  Maybe, to the park with Ben 

and some BBQ's turing the Mother's Day and or Memorial Day! 

I have no need to dress up other then Mother's Day, the Memorial Service and church!

This may be a great time to clean out your closets!!!

Thank you for visiting!!!

He Has Made Everything Beautiful In Its Time.  

                                                    

Ecclesiastes 3:11

Hollywood Sewalong Challenge - The Notebook Part 3 - The Big Reveal

Here's the finally reveal!  I wish you could 

hear the drum playing ta da!

I just love my new red polka dot dress inspired by the movie, 

" The Notebook." 

Because it was really hard to take pictures of 

me wearing the dress,    

 I had to take the dress off to capture 

some of the details of the dress!  You won't 

be getting any of those pictures... 

just kidding!  I didn't take any!

I used a cotton fabric with a low count of polyester!  

This keeps the dress casual and I felt like I could 

wear it more often. Even dress it up if I wanted too!

This dress has details from the 1940's. 

The pattern I used was 

McCall's 8181

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Please click on the links below to catch 

the girls that put this challenge together

and check out their finished project!  I can't 

wait to check them out myself!!!

Hollywood Sewalong The Notebook-Part 1

Hollywood Sewalong The Notebook-Part 2

Please leave me some comments!  

I would love to hear from you all!!

Thank you for visiting!!!

He Has Made Everything Beautiful In Its Time.  

                                                    

Ecclesiastes 3:11

Hollywood Sewalong - The Notebook Part 2

 

After watching the movie several times and wiping away my tears, I had to concentrate on the fashion of the 1940's from this great movie, #The Notebook.   I'm taking part on this Sewalong and I was inspired my the pretty colors of blues, bright greens, purples, and great reds!  Even the black and white popped out at me!

When I went shopping for fabric, I wasn't exactly sure what I was going to make.  Only that it was either going to be a skirt and blouse or a dress.  As I walked down the rows of fabric, I came across some beautiful fabric.  It was so hard to decide, I became confused and decided just to go home with nothing in my hands.

That night I watched the movie again and I just fell in 

love with this scene.

So the next day I went out to shop for fabric.  

This time I knew what I was looking for!   

Red and white polkadot

 fabric and I found it!!!! My goal is to 

finish the dress

 by May 2nd, my birthday,  

that way I can wear it on 

the 3rd of May (date night)!

 Please come visit me again for the 

The Big Reveal, May 5th, 2014!

Thank You for visiting!

Click on the link below to visit the original five members who put this challenge together! 

Hollywood Sewalong - The Notebook Part 1

 Remember, it's not to late to take part on this #Sewalong!!!!  You can still watch the movie and come up with something beautiful before May 5th, 2014.  Come join the fun!!

He Has Made Everything Beautiful In Its Time.  
Ecclesiastes 3:11  

Hollywood Sewalong – The Notebook Part 1

Introducing the Hollywood Sewalong inspired by 

The Notebbook!

                                                

I love this movie and the clothes, set in the 1940's.  So many emotions!  My good half drives a red truck, so the scene where Ryan Gosling (Noah) and Rachel McAdam (Allie) are kissing is so romantic! Smooch, smooch!

I love wearing dresses, pussycat bow blouses and shoulder pads!  What shoulder pads?  Well, maybe not shoulder pads...lol!  Although they can give you broader shoulders and make your waist look smaller! Hum, not a bad idea.

My head is spinning of all the great clothing trends inspired by the movie, The Notebook.

Aren't the outfits Rachel McAdams wears in this movie to die for, especially the dresses, so pretty?  I want to own some of those beautiful outfits!

I'm in for the challenge !!!

These girls have inspired me to join in!

The Notebook Sewing Crew:

Freya 

 The Dressmaking Diaries

*

Charlie  
 This Blog Is Not For You

*

Courtney 
Makesphere 

*

Amy 
Sews N Bows 

*

Hannah 
Made with Hugs and Kisses 

*

and me,

 Nina
inchworming

*


March 3:  Part 1 - Introduction
Watch the movie, get your ideas rolling and join in!

April 7th:  Part 2 -
Share your ideas and what you've been doing!

May 5th:  Part 3
The Big Reveal by showing off your inspired creation(s)!

**Remember, you can join in at any time! 

30/30 Sewing Challenge Goals

I'm excited to say I'm entering the Berry  

Barn Designs #30/30 Sewing Challenge!  

I need to get some sewing done 

and what better way then to #challenge 

myself to 30 minutes of sewing 

each day for the month of March for myself!

The first top I will be working on will be the 

red/black checkered fabric. 

Distraction-Christian Blogger Challenge

#feb2014challengedistraction

Distractions come in all shapes and sizes, but one size fits all! No matter what the distraction, it removes our focus from that which we need to concentrate on!

We have them everyday, from the moment we wake up until we actually fall asleep!  So, what's the deal DISTRACTION!  Why, are you still there in my head, in my everyday life, in the people I know and love? You're not invited, distraction, go away!! I wish it were that easy to un-invite those unexpected distractions form our lives.  Most distractions we have, can be avoided and others we just have no control over.

Soooooooo, how do we handle  these distractions?  

I believe it is best answered in Luke 10:38-42.   Now as they were traveling along, He entered a certain village; and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home.  And she had a sister called Mary, who moreover was listening to the Lord's word, seated at His feet.  But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and she came up to Him, and said, "Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to do all the serving alone?  Then tell her to help me."  But the Lord answered and said to her, "Martha," Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things; but only a few things are necessary, really only one, for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her."


Inviting Jesus into the home of our heart is our first step to avoid the wrong kind of distractions!  Second, we need to sit at His feet and listen to our Heavenly Father.  Martha was way to busy to hear what Jesus was saying, Her thoughts and worries were taken over by all the things she thought she had to do.  How many times do we fret about the cares of this world?  

I tend to be more of a Martha then Mary and because of that, I don't always hear from God, until I stop and take a moment to visit my Heavenly Father.   Praying and spending time with God, allows us to lay our burdens down at His feet.  To stop and regroup our thoughts and our motives of why we do what we do.   

Wasn't Jesus telling Martha to slow down?  Come spend time with Me, just like Mary was?  Martha had to many distractions going on.
She was getting all uptight at her sister, Mary. Mary was focused on Jesus.  Sitting at His feet and listening to His word, is what God desires us to do.  Focus on his word to receive direction, guidance and avoid  all the craziness we entertain. 

Well, I don't know what distracts you, but whatever it is, let's focus on Jesus in the morning, in the evening and in between!  Let us take some time, a moment to pray, to sit at the feet of Jesus and not worry about what's not getting done!

I appreciate any feed back!  Thank you and God Bless!

#feb2014challengedistraction