Running Stitch

The sewing machine is whirling again!

Plans for the 17th are in full swing.

Complete with another story from our author and a homemade Leprechaun ‘trap’.

We’ll keep you posted.

It’s not his first novel…

and certainly not his last…

*Telling Stories-Tracy Chapman

I have to admit that I don’t mind the boys being sick, other than the boys being sick part. I enjoy staying home, not running from school, to school to doctor’s apt to school, etc. Among other things, the lack of running around leaves me more time to sew. And to drag the boys outside (fresh air! it’s good for you!) to take pictures of their new pants.

complete with handkerchief pocket and handkerchief

Fabric look familiar? Don’t forget to leave a comment on yesterday’s post for a chance to win Murray the tote.

It looks like everyone’s doing a giveaway this week! Yesterday I talked about Zoot’s half marathon for Leukemia, and today I see that this week she is giving away an IFLIP! for those who donated. I planned on donating again, as our budget allows, but this is a fabulous incentive. And it all goes to a Great cause! So head on over there! And take your chances!

Felt board frenzy

Over at Cagey’s site (a blogger I met through Miss Zoot) she is also hosting a giveaway. She is giving away gift cards at Snapgifts.comI am not sure what they are but I am nothing if not helpful in the ways of getting everyone free stuff. (Also Cagey explains what they are if you head over to her site! Convenient!)

Jack and the Beanstalk in progress

Another project I finished up this weekend, was this felt board. I’ve been meaning to upgrade their felt board and I finished it up Saturday. Moo went straight to work on Jack and the Beanstalk, (his version) also there is a scarecrow (not pictured)…who knew?

*Quietly Making Noise-Jimmy Buffet

Seems just last week I was cruising in the craft department but this weekend was a more about family and getting organized for the Turtledash.

Organizing old clothes into give away bags and recycling some old dingy shirts into new shiny! shirts.

New Dragon shirt!

Organizing around here often leads to thrift store, I’d like to say it’s because we are dropping things off, but often times it is because we are dropping things off and Oh! Look! Something shiny.

This weeks Thrift Store list includes a coffee urn. One of those big coffee makers for large functions like 34 runners 15 plus volunteers and who knows how many official cheerers? Know anyone who has one? Me either. Thus the thrift storing….(Hi kaci!)

New Scarecrow shirt (worn by artist)

So far no success on the Shiny Coffee urn, but much happiness by the li’l stitches who enjoyed wearing their new shiny shirts, for several days in a row. Ahem.

There has been a whole lot of this for the last few days. Poor sad boy, with his upset tummy and with his yellow bubbles….(really ew).

Because of the lack of brudder participation, there has also been a lot of Scooby Dooby Doo activity.

Lists. (pants for shaggy, Scooby Doo, Fred’s hair and ascot)

Ironing

Stuffing

Dolls.

Mystery Machines.

I love that my son thinks I can make anything. And I love that he is happy with the dopey looking things I do make.

(yes I made this too)

Because I’m pretty sure, there will come a time when he does not find me so darn awesome.

(dressed as Fred….who else.)

and when that time comes…I will have plenty of pictures to keep me happy.

Moo:I think Dad will be just delighted at how I have painted my train, don’t you?

( I have it on good authority that he will)

Moo:Did you know that looking splendid is not the same as being really useful.
(not in anyway referring to his brother, I’m sure.)

All of my children’s manners are straight from the Island of Sodor, and you can tell when they are drawing upon these manners, as they begin to talk in an affected voice, which we only recently realized was a British accent.