Items 229 thru 233

Cowboy's tote with recycled denim.

Cowboy's throw

Zebra and purple, special order

Another Bengals throw, special order

Packers throw, special order.

Appologies

I want to applogize to all my regular readers for not having more updates. I am running around like a chicken with my head cut off right now. I am trying to get all the special orders done and keep my stock up in the stores.

Cyber Monday

Well here it is Cyber Monday, ready or not. I have been steadily getting ready. Be sure to check out my eBay store for 20% off and free shipping on many items.

I will be back this afternoon with some pictures of some special orders and other items I finished this weekend.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

I want to take this opportunity to thank all my wonderful customers, all my online friends, and my crazy family. Remember to take a little time each and every day to give thanks for you your blessings, even if they seem few and far between.

I will be back tomorrow most likely a few pounds heavier....

And the winner is.......

The winner of these 16 fat quarters donated by me and two half yards donated by Barb

is....... Lynda G. over at from my farm house window. Congrats Lynda G. Need to get your snail mail address so send me a message.

A really big thank you to everyone that sent packages. There were 50 packages sent. How cool is that.

Sad day at our house

It is a sad day at our house. Alas, another NASCAR season comes to an end today. Neither of us is happy that Jimmy Johnson looks to be the champion, once again. But it ain't over til it's over and stranger things have happened in a race. On the bright side, only 86 days until the 2010 Daytona 500.




Items 225 thru 228
Wild horses throw, the pictures do not do justice to this one. It really is one of those you just have to see it in person to really appreciate it.

Hannah Montana tote

Another black and white tote since they seem to be so popular

Talk about popular, these zebra and pinks are a hot item.

I guess you can tell I made it to get more flannel and thread. Was in the middle of sewing the zebra and pink when the thread ran out.

Out of basics

I guess when you run out of basics like flannel and thread it is time to take a break. I did manage to get some more fabric cut so now all I need is the flannel for the middles. I will just have to bite the bullet and make the dreaded trip to the store. I just hate going out thought cuz it seems to mess up the rest of my day.

I did manage to get some more items listed, mostly on etsy and a few on eBay. I am determined to have all my ducks in a row and ready for cyber Monday. I will be running sales in both stores that weekend and a bigger one on that Monday. Stop in and check them out.

I am running in circles

I have been running in circles all week. Trying to get the special orders taken care of and go thru my totes from the weekend. I keep finding things I thought I had listed but turns out they weren't. Went to take pictures and the camera batteries died. So went to get the back ups and they were dead too. Good thing I have a one hour quick charger. Got sidetracked by a computer update that took forever this morning. Well off to the sewing room for a while then I will get back to lisint this afternoon.

Have a great Wednesday.

I survived the weekend

Wow what a long weekend. After a few bumps and road blocks we managed to get set up outside since I was not able to get an indoor booth. Here is a brief (and if you know me it won't be) synopsis of the weekend.

Friday
8AM- got to the fair grounds to find out there were no spots available inside
8:10 - called mom to see if I could use their 10 x 20 canopy tent
8:12 - called hubby to see if he could take the day off to help get set up
8:14 - called daughter to see if they could help set up
8:15 - realized one booth spot was too small for the tent so had to get two booths
8:20 - unloaded displays in spot so that there was room for the tent in the back of the truck
8:30 - headed back to house to pick up hubby
8:45 - got sidetracked by hubby looking thru shed
9:15 - finally on the way to mom's to get tent
9:45 - got to mom's spent a few minutes talking then loaded up the tent
10:20 - on way back to Longview
10:45 - back at fairgrounds
11:15 - winds picked up to 20 plus mile an hour gusts, hubby had to come back to house for buckets of bricks to hold tent down while we took turns holding the corners til he got back
Noon - finally got to start setting up the displays
1:30 - finally made it back home where I crashed in my recliner with the heating pad due to back pain from all the heavy lifting
3:00 - in sewing room trying to finish up some last minute items
5:30 - hubby had to remind me it was supper time, he settled for a sandwich (poor mistreated thing...lol)
9:00PM - finally in bed only to wake up an hour later and not falling back to sleep until midnight
Saturday
5:00 AM - up and sewing and packing
7:00 - back at fairgrounds setting up remaining displays and tables and trying to get items priced
8:00 - customers started arriving
8:30 - daughter arrives with last of things they want to set up, I gave her the wrong time to be there
9:45 - hubby leaves to go and pick up my helper
10:00 - hubby calls and wants to know where she is, had a miscommunication and she did not realize he was already outside waiting for her
10:30 - help finally arrives and hubby goes home to get some chores done
11:00 to 5:00 - waited on customers, picked up displays after gusts of wind knocks them over numerous times, stuffed everything under tent and closed the flaps
5:15 - took helper home, headed to our home, remembered there was nothing in the house to eat so stopped for take out
6:00 - sat down to eat
8:30 - fell asleep with the TV watching me
Sunday
4:oo AM - wide awake since I fell asleep so early
5:00 back in sewing room to make a few more zebra and hot pink totes since the two I had sold quickly
9;30 - back to fairgrounds to open up the tent and drag out displays 10:00 - gusting winds playing havoc once again
3:30 - sprinkles had everyone rushing to get packed, called hubby to get up there to get tent down
3:50 til 4:45 - grumpy hubby arrives because he is missing the Dallas game
Got the tent down and everything packed into the trucks, dropped of helper, arrived home looked up at skies that are now black, threw tarp over the truck with intentions of unloading a little later, bottom fell out of the sky, oh well wait til morning and we would unload.

Morning light shows that tarp was blown up on one side and tent box as well as a few others were soaked, threw what I could into the dryer, good thing most are raggies. Rushed to get dressed to make it Dr appt at 8:45 this morning in Tyler which is about 40 miles away. Stopped at Hobby Lobby since I was over there and picked up fabric for some of the special orders I got over the weekend. Had to run by Hometown Hardware to swap out some quilts. Made it home by lunch. I have spent the afternoon going over the stock and seeing what needs to be made. Seems like the zebra is a hot item so will make several items with that.

Ok, now I am worn out from writing this and am sure you are worn out from reading this. Off to fix poor hubby a decent supper.

Trade Days Weekend

I will be set up at Trade Days this weekend. If you are in the area come by and see me. I am outside this time under a huge white tent next to the Mexican food stand.


I will be listing whatever doesn't sell this weekend and I am hoping that is not very much. I am hoping to have to make a lot of new items next week due to sells.