More Mug Covers

The Why Slice design cards also have alphabets on them. It does some very intricate shapes also but I am not sure how they would come out in fabric. Making more mug covers for the upcoming holidays for the group that works for me. Not sure how the two guys will feel about hearts and pink fabric.

My crafting mojo is coming back...

Why Slice?

David bought me a Why Slice for Christmas. Cool little cutter. It even cuts fabric. I did cut out some initals to monogram.

Quiet no drama Christmas. I must say Christmas was much more fun when Mason was 7 than 17.

Antler Purse

I found a way for my sister to get rid of some antlers from her house. This purse is on ebay for $600.

Last night was the first night in 2 1/2 weeks I slept through the night. The cough and sinuses are finally under control and I have some energy back. Short work day at the office today, then four days off. Nothing big planned for the holidays. Of course I had a flat tire last week and David had a dead battery yesterday. Just not enough hours in the day right now.

I do have a crafty gadget under the tree waiting for me to unwrap. Can't wait to get creative.

Gave out mugs, covers and hot chocolate to the group that works for me. Need to pick up some winter and Valentines fabric so they have new covers they can use after the holidays.

The kids had semester exams on Thursday and Friday. Kim sent me a text message when she got home telling me she "past".... I am guessing she might not have "passed" her English class.

Bonus Photo

The photo of the kids yesterday looked like they get along too well. This is more like how they treat each other. Kim's oldest sister went into labor last night. Her baby wasn't due until February. Haven't heard an update this morning.

Mason and Kim

Mason and Kim before the Daughtry concert. We had a great time. Ears were ringing for hours.

Early Christmas

An early Christmas present for me and the kids. We are going to see Daughtry in concert Saturday night. I think David might be the wise one staying home. But it should be fun.

More Mug Covers

Another dozen mug covers. I need to gift a few of these before I make more.

Busy Time of Year

This is a busy time of the year. Not enough time to get everything I want accomplished and then coming down sick surely didn't help.

Stocking I made for a swap partner. It was filled with lots of goodies.

Christmas quilt I am making for my secret Santa partner at work. Panel quilt went together very quickly. I actually put the binding on before I finished all the quilting. Hopefully no one will turn me into the quilt police. I want to quilt large stars in the green border. I have until Friday.

A close up of some of the detail in the panel. I think she will like it.

Holiday Mugs

I finished a half dozen mug covers last night. Good way to use up holiday scrap fabrics.

The closure is a elastic hair band and a button. Gives a good amount of stretch.

Gloves

I can't take credit for this, I actually saw it on a blog earlier this week.

Boring stretchy gloves. The ones you buy for a dollar this time of year.

Fabulous little stars embroidered in purple, green and pink. They will go into stockings for some of the ladies that work for me.

I have been sick all week. Finally starting to feel a bit better today. Somehow I managed to sew David a messenger bag last night. It must have been OK because he has ran off with it before I could get a picture. I need to make a Christmas stocking by tomorrow. I had better get sewing.

More Mug Covers

I did get a chance to sew a few more mug covers last night. My husband totally doesn't get the concept. He likes the covers but wants to buy mugs to give them to his co-workers. Doesn't that defeat the whole process of covering up ugly mugs. Go figure.

We have a Winner

We have a winner from the SewMamaSew giveaway.

Amanda from Giggly Monkey

I am so glad I participated in this giveaway. It was so much fun checking out other blogs. Hopefully tonight I will get a chance to follow some additional ones. So many blogs and so little time.

Marvelous Mugs

Busy day with very little sewing.

If you are like me you have a kitchen cabinet full of ugly coffee mugs. I am not a coffee drinker but I do like hot chocolate this time of year.

A little measuring and sewing later and you can have some marvelous looking mugs. I used some left over Insul-bright in the middle, that should help keep my hot chocolate hot. The LSU one is spoken for but the holiday one is being added to the Very Vera bag giveaway (ugly mug not included).

Here are the Giveaway details:

One entry for each comment left on any post from December 1, 2009 through December 6, 2009.
Three entries for becoming a follower of my blog or if you are a current follower.
I will draw one name randomly on December 7th. I am in the US but will ship internationally if you are the winner.
Since I am a little late posting this today (blame my husband and kids) and I know I am going to be tied up at work Monday morning you have until noon Central time to leave comments or become a follower to win the bag and all its contents.

This Little Piggie

This little piggie will go wee wee wee all the way to your home.

Matching baby bib and burp cloth have been added to the Vera Vera bag giveaway.

One entry for each comment left on any post from December 1, 2009 through December 6, 2009.

Three entries for becoming a follower of my blog or if you are a current follower.
I will draw one name randomly on December 7th. I am in the US but will ship internationally if you are the winner.

I have been working on a new sewing project today. I finished the wedding bags for my friend and had enough time and energy to work on something new. I will show you that in the morning.

Playing Fetch

We have a long haired Chihauhau dog, sweet little thing, spoiled but sweet.

I have made her some fleece stuffed bones to play fetch. The bones fly very well and if you are a bit off on your aim you won't break a lamp. How do I know, well let's just say Buttercup and I play fetch everyday. One of the bones has been added to the Very Vera giveaway bag. If you don't have a little doggie in your life it would still make a great conversation piece for you.

Not included in the giveawy... A friend at work is getting married in Jamacia next week. I have 9 little jewelry bags to make for her bridesmaids. The prototype is a little tight fitting for the box. The flap needs a little bit more length and width. Kim is babysitting tonight. Which means I get to stay up until 1am to pick her up. Hopefully I can knock them out tonight.

Here are the Giveaway details:

One entry for each comment left on any post from December 1, 2009 through December 6, 2009.
Three entries for becoming a follower of my blog or if you are a current follower.
I will draw one name randomly on December 7th. I am in the US but will ship internationally if you are the winner.

Sweet Stuff

More sweet stuff added to the Very Vera Giveaway Bag.

What would be sweeter than a cupcake cosmetic bag for your bag?

Lined with scrumptous pink satin.

Here are the Giveaway details:

One entry for each comment left on any post from December 1, 2009 through December 6, 2009.
Three entries for becoming a follower of my blog or if you are a current follower.
I will draw one name randomly on December 7th. I am in the US but will ship internationally if you are the winner.

Giveaway Day - In the Bag

Four of the fleece hanger covers will also be added to the Very Vera Bag.  Hmm... What will I add tomorrow?

Here are the Giveaway details:

One entry for each comment left on any post from December 1, 2009 through December 6, 2009.

Three entries for becoming a follower of my blog or if you are a current follower.

I will draw one name randomly on December 7th. I am in the US but will ship internationally if you are the winner.

Giveaway Day

SewMamaSew is coordinating another Giveaway Day!!

My friend calls this bag Very Vera. It has a very Vera Bradley looking fabric.

With a gorgeous blue swirl fabric on the inside.

And a button closure. The tote bag will also have several other goodies in it when it arrives at the winners home. (I have lots of left overs from the craft fairs.)

Here are the details:
One entry for each comment left on any post from December 1, 2009 through December 6, 2009.
Three entries for becoming a follower of my blog or if you are a current follower.
I will draw one name randomly on December 7th. I am in the US but will ship internationally if you are the winner.