tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26934053995115484372024-02-21T08:05:48.914-06:00frankenpugfrankenpughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606344665324212466noreply@blogger.comBlogger111125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693405399511548437.post-64885010057576879922016-12-04T10:17:00.000-06:002016-12-04T10:17:01.164-06:00Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patternsSmall changes can lead to big results. We are a wasteful society by nature, always wanting the newest, latest, and greatest. What would happen if what we had was enough? Would there be more to share with those who don't? Would the world be a better, safer, cleaner place to live?
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If you care to join click the button and read all about it!frankenpughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606344665324212466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693405399511548437.post-35310740015706677902010-05-11T09:59:00.004-05:002010-05-11T10:21:42.803-05:00Modge Podge Anyone? (and yes I am still alive)Well hello there! Long time no chat, but I am here:)<br /><br />Finally got around to a little crafting and thought I would share. Made the mom's some flower pots for Mother's Day. I have discovered Modge Podge and I must say I am hooked. I always knew it existed of course, but I had never actually gotten around to messing with it until now. I painted some terra cotta pots (and sealed the inside with some polyeurathane) and wanted to hand paint some designs on them. I am not much of a painter outside stripes and polka dots so I thought why not Modge Podge some fabric onto them instead. I found a couple prints in my stash and cut out the flowers and stuck them on there. It was a fun little project and super easy...and I really like how they turned out! Here is a pic of one of the pots...<br /><br />Front: <br /><br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5z4lReeeXMGMgPeJhNg0GJ0azNKhpsNkYXT3FWZjK5XxFhvbocPMj4VH8HJh_lmdacS4GVaazWz7pgytvzKWWKO-CCIseCJzV65K6CkZ_H-y9fNsOm_ZDTQRF6smNwZRjusVRP0uekDOe/s1600/pot1.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5z4lReeeXMGMgPeJhNg0GJ0azNKhpsNkYXT3FWZjK5XxFhvbocPMj4VH8HJh_lmdacS4GVaazWz7pgytvzKWWKO-CCIseCJzV65K6CkZ_H-y9fNsOm_ZDTQRF6smNwZRjusVRP0uekDOe/s320/pot1.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470031868324530450" /></a><br /><br />Back:<br /><br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip2DKM0_9v-jUIxa9pbrT45Uo8xT8ht3a_uVNzuNx5ZNiCPgvJkkuHMgwT3rZorKv_jou51crmRLlhmx-4oa6Hf0s447mN5fOL1WUfdPu9sqoX-bEDybT6m-dUmnPglrL6vucDQXcxacHv/s1600/pot2.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip2DKM0_9v-jUIxa9pbrT45Uo8xT8ht3a_uVNzuNx5ZNiCPgvJkkuHMgwT3rZorKv_jou51crmRLlhmx-4oa6Hf0s447mN5fOL1WUfdPu9sqoX-bEDybT6m-dUmnPglrL6vucDQXcxacHv/s320/pot2.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470032081148735906" /></a><br /><br />This is my first experience with painting pots so I don't know how well they will stand up to watering and such. I sealed the insides and outside after many (many, many)coats of the MP. Only time will tell I guess and if not I may have to tweak my methods for next time. If anyone has any pointers please let me know:) <br /><br />Hope all you mom's out there had a fantastic Mother's Day:)frankenpughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606344665324212466noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693405399511548437.post-23117600207925752132009-12-04T13:26:00.002-06:002009-12-04T13:35:28.774-06:00Hot Mama Apron RevealHere is the apron I sent <a href="http://hotmamaapronswap.blogspot.com/2009/11/jealous-arent-you.html">Micki</a> for the latest installment of the <a href="http://hotmamaapronswap.blogspot.com/">Hot Mama Apron Swap</a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSYUmy7yt1Vu00sIxQY8ujimyMBKzAvKdaZwCIuF9JyzPdO0PkAOB-J0x5q8szF55O5tVQItz_eQS4myhADOsGkvJ0EL2GKQM-vNIhySWUT3-29cId7gV1wnrWemxegLB6lyPnuQKeWgQS/s1600-h/stripes.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSYUmy7yt1Vu00sIxQY8ujimyMBKzAvKdaZwCIuF9JyzPdO0PkAOB-J0x5q8szF55O5tVQItz_eQS4myhADOsGkvJ0EL2GKQM-vNIhySWUT3-29cId7gV1wnrWemxegLB6lyPnuQKeWgQS/s320/stripes.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411465957166425618" /></a><br /><br />Unfortunately, I only have a camera phone photo...not the best quality, but you get the idea.<br /><br />I also receive a choco-licious apron of my very own from <a href="http://thematzats.blogspot.com/">Cynthia</a>...along with some dove dark chocolate goodness! I will snap some pics this weekend and post all about it:)frankenpughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606344665324212466noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693405399511548437.post-18497089614587483682009-12-04T12:56:00.002-06:002009-12-04T13:26:33.034-06:00Tutorials, Tutorials, TutorialsI have been trolling the Internet the past few days looking for quick-sew gift ideas (quick-sew because I have waited to the last minute...again!). Here are a few neat ones that caught my eye:<br /><br /><a href="http://greenisthenewblue.blogspot.com/2009/10/fabric-flowers-tutorial.html">Fabric Flowers</a> (featured on SewMamaSew too)<br /><br /><a href="http://u-handbag.typepad.com/uhandblog/2007/01/flexi_fabric_st.html">Flexi-coin Purse</a> (I heart that Uhandbag!)<br /><br /><a href="http://anewchelseamorning.blogspot.com/2007/03/such-mystery-not.html">Baby Burp Cloths</a> (Got a baby shower next weekend)<br /><br /><a href="http://fatorangecat.wordpress.com/2007/09/11/coaster-tutorial/">Cute Appliqued Coasters</a> (I am a sucker for owls)<br /><br /><a href="http://twinmommyproductions.blogspot.com/2007/10/patchwork-placemat-tutorial.html">Patchwork Placemats</a> (I think these would be fun for Grandma)<br /><br />Hopefully I will have some actual photos to share after the Holidays...if I ever get myself back into the sewing room:)frankenpughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606344665324212466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693405399511548437.post-19289165543815694612009-09-18T06:15:00.007-05:002009-09-18T06:46:50.336-05:00The camera cable has been found!Ok, so the camera cable was MIA, but as it turns out I am the only one who thought it was missing...hubby had put it away without letting me in on the "secret" hiding place. (Translation: I am always leaving stuff laying about which he finds completely annoying so it really wasn't lost...it just wasn't where I left it last since he had put it where it supposed to go when not in use...lol).<br /><br />So here is what I have been up to lately...<br /><br />1. The Birdie Sling:<br /><br />outside<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3gwII7NjZGzE0cctQ_W2teaUzAW8mJB5ZLY9RKB2bzT7guwyte0LHsWALDd7zXWtkRkB-6AyoDaaE-Hgni3H_DgEWwPSZDELUF4DTMpmrrMnjLXZYCqe5Zz7_XuCRjIlAZ0kxNRxff-Sg/s1600-h/b2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3gwII7NjZGzE0cctQ_W2teaUzAW8mJB5ZLY9RKB2bzT7guwyte0LHsWALDd7zXWtkRkB-6AyoDaaE-Hgni3H_DgEWwPSZDELUF4DTMpmrrMnjLXZYCqe5Zz7_XuCRjIlAZ0kxNRxff-Sg/s320/b2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382770064088032834" /></a><br /><br />inside<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6j7oeq7_Nig1puA1Xd-XMatBKSCA3fj4sx7dtSGQYMDRf8ZswksstNLz45KnmRICkVKuPoejkZuzbtA1cbJh4Ngac_B5EUyMAZpq_w8XWi3YwEp74SumRk1XaAACLpB5Ma70D_-YRo5n0/s1600-h/b1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6j7oeq7_Nig1puA1Xd-XMatBKSCA3fj4sx7dtSGQYMDRf8ZswksstNLz45KnmRICkVKuPoejkZuzbtA1cbJh4Ngac_B5EUyMAZpq_w8XWi3YwEp74SumRk1XaAACLpB5Ma70D_-YRo5n0/s320/b1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382767022639441298" /></a><br /><br />I made this for my friend/co-worker Dena. She picked out the AB fabrics and I lined it with some coordinating marroon quilting cotton. I deviated from the pattern a little...no so much in the pattern itself, but in the instruction. I use some pretty heavy duty sew-in interfacing on all of the pieces in order to make sure it was extra sturdy. After I was done I was kind of thinking I may have gone overboard because that puppy was <em>stiff</em>, but turns out that after some use it has softened up nicely and still has a good shape.<br /><br />The Birdie Sling is a fun easy pattern so I would recommend it to anyone and the handbag is HUGE...much bigger than I thought it was going to be. Another plus, you get to learn how to do a curved gusset...I love it when I learn something new! And yet another plus, she loves it...and that makes me happy:)<br /><br />2. The Hooty Hanging Organizer:<br /><br />Another co-worker has a daughter who started college this year and she asked if I could make some sort of hanging organizer to fit under the mattress of her loft bed so she would have somewhere to keep her glasses and such. After some pondering I came up with this...<br /><br />The Hooty Hanging Organizer!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWxJCRoJDwEEhieJexMrJuo2wNeOUAGktt0cRwv7XaqCUwYGrdKj1pgJsrJ1FUdCh_zyIOASuEaprRDHhq4n6dzQJpdsnFvs4sRHyuoyyTlmIgkITUKRhodVy2-jkNOe-MBxInZKzKxWQ_/s1600-h/o2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWxJCRoJDwEEhieJexMrJuo2wNeOUAGktt0cRwv7XaqCUwYGrdKj1pgJsrJ1FUdCh_zyIOASuEaprRDHhq4n6dzQJpdsnFvs4sRHyuoyyTlmIgkITUKRhodVy2-jkNOe-MBxInZKzKxWQ_/s320/o2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382768886913071010" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvoISHfiVxkaB-t4sznT2Ma3HSkvRC7W0ZTkm6FNetSkrKxgktyfDXVZySAIinQvS1sP24YD2QXqL0LXa762wuwS25x9B_9U5LnS4VWqVErT4CEmBCtYeFEsF5Xgwh8Usjj1K6SQKB5zg5/s1600-h/o1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvoISHfiVxkaB-t4sznT2Ma3HSkvRC7W0ZTkm6FNetSkrKxgktyfDXVZySAIinQvS1sP24YD2QXqL0LXa762wuwS25x9B_9U5LnS4VWqVErT4CEmBCtYeFEsF5Xgwh8Usjj1K6SQKB5zg5/s320/o1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382768879402134738" /></a><br /><br />I added a little shelf liner to act as a gripper to help keep it in place and some pleated pockets for a little extra room so she could put a book in there or even her slippers. It must be doing the job because now her roommate wants one:)<br /><br />3. Mama Mia! Hot Mama Apron Swap:<br /><br />Last but not least...Here are the photos of the apron I received from <a href="http://ificouldsetmysoulfree.blogspot.com/2009/07/mama-mia-apron-swap.html">Sherry</a> in <a href="http://yarnigras.blogspot.com/">YarniGras'</a> latest installment of the Hot Mama Swap.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH4Yhx49Q4OVvhae5mk9eacw2S1SO3_zn-wQWKYiyD9Q6iHBkuayxhqrDtF8Ustad-E633_uDsnrhmZIsUfhxaUS17nObLUO4iX1Bzx9jxGf1RYq3c-Gl_PsYM_I4TFLyliT7LdUOgFoLv/s1600-h/mm1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH4Yhx49Q4OVvhae5mk9eacw2S1SO3_zn-wQWKYiyD9Q6iHBkuayxhqrDtF8Ustad-E633_uDsnrhmZIsUfhxaUS17nObLUO4iX1Bzx9jxGf1RYq3c-Gl_PsYM_I4TFLyliT7LdUOgFoLv/s320/mm1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382771682672728098" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjedLL6ACIoNxlR1wq_pHP6KlTFtTA8oYQgFr074Y70YD7C_8XruqyLVip88KZ0NGnhr9T_YOiumTLH3Jk9lIFlMnN6iOmuFE1N7V3bYPbBoMI0rSVl8BywregbVgMHKA-f_YjgGZ7GVJiX/s1600-h/mm2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjedLL6ACIoNxlR1wq_pHP6KlTFtTA8oYQgFr074Y70YD7C_8XruqyLVip88KZ0NGnhr9T_YOiumTLH3Jk9lIFlMnN6iOmuFE1N7V3bYPbBoMI0rSVl8BywregbVgMHKA-f_YjgGZ7GVJiX/s320/mm2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382771675126376098" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOjHOUjjxMY_KyMSCvPVuqadW9-ky7YnY0MYvZygw42YfskDQdF9Zg3JVFj54G3mrHqjaMODc-POPtvqgJYwlR5oeJmnK2creD2dv3majA1KtYRFzPHGpN585uccirnOfjGYTwQB3aajou/s1600-h/mm.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOjHOUjjxMY_KyMSCvPVuqadW9-ky7YnY0MYvZygw42YfskDQdF9Zg3JVFj54G3mrHqjaMODc-POPtvqgJYwlR5oeJmnK2creD2dv3majA1KtYRFzPHGpN585uccirnOfjGYTwQB3aajou/s320/mm.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382771663544741538" /></a><br /><br />Thanks Sherry!<br /><br />The End...frankenpughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606344665324212466noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693405399511548437.post-68960662957933888922009-08-28T10:13:00.004-05:002009-08-28T10:23:33.161-05:00absintee blogger...I know my blog has been the most boring on the planet, but I have been BUSY! I have some photos on my camera that are eagerly awaiting being downloaded...I have some completed projects to share, a swapper to thank properly, and some trip photos too. I am really hoping to get to it this weekend...we shall see if I can squeeze it in between 2 baseball games, a football game, and a purse that I really need to get sewed together;)<br /><br />Have a good weekend everyone:)frankenpughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606344665324212466noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693405399511548437.post-63317440211855431752009-07-29T12:58:00.007-05:002009-07-29T15:12:13.401-05:00Mama Mia!...Here I Go Again!The Mama Mia Apron swap comes to a close. Here is what I sent:)<br /><br />My partner was <a href="http://turtletraxtoo.blogspot.com/">Becca</a> and she said her favorite part of the movie was the ocean and her favorite color was red. I decided to ignore the favorite color part (sorry Becca!) and focus on the ocean. After sifting thru my stash I found the perfect combo of fabrics to "make the ocean" out of. I decided on the Marie Antoinette apron out of "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Apron-25-Fresh-Flirty-Designs/dp/1600592015/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1248891559&sr=8-1">A is for Apron</a>" (a great aproning resource). This is the end result...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh18qlhyphenhyphenuAAdBsuUYoeIAEnQBbp_3zCenKJZrtB2vUZBTNYxNSG5Zu6LZK2RKz0PXMb1o4Lw7yepz2zl1Tm-gKCQI2RapbrUCG9rOPTWhxliNl4bW2Qnb7U9Y3mR2w6hwdYnuNGfF7aaIbt/s1600-h/marie1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh18qlhyphenhyphenuAAdBsuUYoeIAEnQBbp_3zCenKJZrtB2vUZBTNYxNSG5Zu6LZK2RKz0PXMb1o4Lw7yepz2zl1Tm-gKCQI2RapbrUCG9rOPTWhxliNl4bW2Qnb7U9Y3mR2w6hwdYnuNGfF7aaIbt/s320/marie1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363945745255832354" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNVfohKgEQw-zQijmCDHuzCSSj1NGbwRZNgKsj4kO929PNXCGqnuUKlFgWf9N42j8MDUpF27h-MeZOkbiGSdNKI_vhJoQOHoJ1e7RVH2yz11I_OrB46r89OivXOi8R_CAKVf_PuY7fAGsH/s1600-h/marie2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNVfohKgEQw-zQijmCDHuzCSSj1NGbwRZNgKsj4kO929PNXCGqnuUKlFgWf9N42j8MDUpF27h-MeZOkbiGSdNKI_vhJoQOHoJ1e7RVH2yz11I_OrB46r89OivXOi8R_CAKVf_PuY7fAGsH/s320/marie2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363945756355970194" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_b_fyixVUxYFlg7rSTtrn4s7vhR74OuTIM4ihDs-t_fEmqdyUu56GU9n97Vm1iIl5oZUJsMM8SsXHuxDyPfyN_mWmiHHcr37l7qKNV4dGwCcZoOuKw0zD9ZjUHfMvtNUoE2BCnWoeMc-D/s1600-h/marie3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_b_fyixVUxYFlg7rSTtrn4s7vhR74OuTIM4ihDs-t_fEmqdyUu56GU9n97Vm1iIl5oZUJsMM8SsXHuxDyPfyN_mWmiHHcr37l7qKNV4dGwCcZoOuKw0zD9ZjUHfMvtNUoE2BCnWoeMc-D/s320/marie3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363945755934608802" /></a><br /><br />Can you see the ocean in it? I made the ruffles out of some sparkly tulle, some aqua tulle, some sage chiffon and the main panel out of blue satin. The band and ties are fashioned from the thrifted sheet I acquired at Goodwill last summer. Then I used some funky buttons to secure the accordion pleats.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNlWz0IZU3RoO91t463usul4QVsvnP2nGFl2lSVL7Jybzs85jSihyzvCVq49sd_6Bj9Ya_xfi6IMLMmEZbwyz3qh5_rME4B46jsshOcPi0juDXiqNZJ43pk_EiFfD8OmKXpWc-6u3hFUBC/s1600-h/swappacj.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNlWz0IZU3RoO91t463usul4QVsvnP2nGFl2lSVL7Jybzs85jSihyzvCVq49sd_6Bj9Ya_xfi6IMLMmEZbwyz3qh5_rME4B46jsshOcPi0juDXiqNZJ43pk_EiFfD8OmKXpWc-6u3hFUBC/s320/swappacj.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363945760303538354" /></a><br /><br />I threw in a recipe for some watermelon sangria, some blue cocktail napkins, an Amy Butler FQ, and some 3-D die cut stickers in a beach motif. Voila, swap package complete!<br /><br />BTW, I got my swap package from Sherry when I arrived home yesterday (clap, clap)! I will post about it tomorrow...gotta get some pics!frankenpughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606344665324212466noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693405399511548437.post-25763525285412901832009-07-29T12:31:00.005-05:002009-07-29T12:57:13.794-05:00Heaven on Earth!Just got back from Michigan. We were up there visiting my BFF Carolyn and her family. We absolutely LOVE Michigan check out some of the fun we had over our long (but not quite long enough) weekend.<br /><br />The lighthouse at the channel...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYFkg-w-etJCwwduSyNz9-m_WOZ2xlu1e1P6nO2pMTRaJH8LEoWNlZxGDa7GgEsaZdd_43EGA9I9XNK3XskdkSxCrcZBYfhbOnx6I6KIV1LpGMTa4yUD_Z21y3l7IMZnG2kncuYZQBWHaa/s1600-h/lighthouse.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363939691139636370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYFkg-w-etJCwwduSyNz9-m_WOZ2xlu1e1P6nO2pMTRaJH8LEoWNlZxGDa7GgEsaZdd_43EGA9I9XNK3XskdkSxCrcZBYfhbOnx6I6KIV1LpGMTa4yUD_Z21y3l7IMZnG2kncuYZQBWHaa/s320/lighthouse.jpg" border="0" /></a> <br /><br />Check out the waves!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBawfY317isT8S-oxI6CKYfnUeuVnMqN_tdt2B3Tgkg3O72VVpJkfsZt3XzLJnbQUiVdf6bXRAj7Hjl0V2rhLWfAGcoJFTzOZ2gf9wEcyj-0x3ncm-1ynBvoSDugKcbcrk7U27cnCdIeVm/s1600-h/waves.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363939706059649330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBawfY317isT8S-oxI6CKYfnUeuVnMqN_tdt2B3Tgkg3O72VVpJkfsZt3XzLJnbQUiVdf6bXRAj7Hjl0V2rhLWfAGcoJFTzOZ2gf9wEcyj-0x3ncm-1ynBvoSDugKcbcrk7U27cnCdIeVm/s320/waves.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Ready to boogie (boogie board that is)!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ_BvOKJuhL0mj60-j2U3pY-WCy78pyw_P9gFpjtPZhjCjRwDzLykfH9DBS8Y7PjUzZSYAg1d_2DF1mkSbNDHjitIo9aneh_hlzj80K9pXQhGpfYiPMdqO5g7-x7_FB7lzP-5-7KIlrXNg/s1600-h/readytoboogie.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363939695308600002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ_BvOKJuhL0mj60-j2U3pY-WCy78pyw_P9gFpjtPZhjCjRwDzLykfH9DBS8Y7PjUzZSYAg1d_2DF1mkSbNDHjitIo9aneh_hlzj80K9pXQhGpfYiPMdqO5g7-x7_FB7lzP-5-7KIlrXNg/s320/readytoboogie.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Caught one!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGtsYlDGrFOXlABrdKMjobmQkLb4evr8Yc9UQNNndKxV96tuJ_WNcAQzx_6GLp0pY1vOpiEgiRN1IR6HMjgrALbohMhEDQKl5k4qr-op5Cmv8Ely4NTXvAyZ_4_-2VYFFNUcxsFeGNqEl8/s1600-h/caughtone.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363939704738835538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 231px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGtsYlDGrFOXlABrdKMjobmQkLb4evr8Yc9UQNNndKxV96tuJ_WNcAQzx_6GLp0pY1vOpiEgiRN1IR6HMjgrALbohMhEDQKl5k4qr-op5Cmv8Ely4NTXvAyZ_4_-2VYFFNUcxsFeGNqEl8/s320/caughtone.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Lyddie has her floatie and she is ready to ride the waves...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMjdO7CScCWBXcHsKQ1b0H4c4E3PKxMYgSP4mXcPp2rbpd-NEb4IWi8Fp945UR2t_3J0PFOtRmKrhR347LMzXmmZCixEPPsuL1tfmkli8lKeJsK21IZM-qxpLZg70KZoYL4ygjaYJLQnh_/s1600-h/lydiawater.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363939692215168754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMjdO7CScCWBXcHsKQ1b0H4c4E3PKxMYgSP4mXcPp2rbpd-NEb4IWi8Fp945UR2t_3J0PFOtRmKrhR347LMzXmmZCixEPPsuL1tfmkli8lKeJsK21IZM-qxpLZg70KZoYL4ygjaYJLQnh_/s320/lydiawater.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Andy & Graham out on the Hobie Kat <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Lcst6xIl36_CPnEsVmT-tYZYOdjqbVMlmDArPyS66Vu5BmPFfxbaN255igJmybKUjvlPzpkJ0RJG6iYf8UnIwgK6mUyW3n6PZLmgTl8BTTSWoQZBYAApk2CbmDWWPstkAAPbIZS2mS6d/s1600-h/sailing.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Lcst6xIl36_CPnEsVmT-tYZYOdjqbVMlmDArPyS66Vu5BmPFfxbaN255igJmybKUjvlPzpkJ0RJG6iYf8UnIwgK6mUyW3n6PZLmgTl8BTTSWoQZBYAApk2CbmDWWPstkAAPbIZS2mS6d/s320/sailing.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363941899748432226" /></a><br /><br />View from the top...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirxH2Tfk-ivKf8uK0yEQ1nrIVWET-rB30OzllhAmD4EOLs_mTfzYSONRxG5LkCgRV-pxJnWrpQz1eVFQnbxz6sG9dSgoyuWg56tgKeuYb0i-oksqF0-4VuHHc9kyHv2w6JQwixPq3OemlJ/s1600-h/view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirxH2Tfk-ivKf8uK0yEQ1nrIVWET-rB30OzllhAmD4EOLs_mTfzYSONRxG5LkCgRV-pxJnWrpQz1eVFQnbxz6sG9dSgoyuWg56tgKeuYb0i-oksqF0-4VuHHc9kyHv2w6JQwixPq3OemlJ/s320/view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363941894368995650" /></a><br /><br />View from the top...see the rainstorm heading in on the right side of the picture?<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEB7aLp-XFnT26zIiCALGH4e9KBpwk_6nWJ7KuwZ2k-1BtzBipRE_00Kq0xiMA5rnjMUV0Zbr25o05HHV471LJBhWUZl_qd20DYBvCuCTMDWXReMJUW6y9y_KjuoVZbqfMtzKVQnr3LhZy/s1600-h/view2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEB7aLp-XFnT26zIiCALGH4e9KBpwk_6nWJ7KuwZ2k-1BtzBipRE_00Kq0xiMA5rnjMUV0Zbr25o05HHV471LJBhWUZl_qd20DYBvCuCTMDWXReMJUW6y9y_KjuoVZbqfMtzKVQnr3LhZy/s320/view2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363941897254206706" /></a><br /><br />Isn't it just beautiful!?! Usually when we go up the water is a little too frigid, but this was the PERFECT weekend. We swam and visited, beached and sailed...truly the most amazing weekend:) I have more pics to share, but they are on my friend's camera. Once she gets them uploaded I will share more of the fun and scenery with you:) If anyone is in need of family vacation ideas I say look into a trip to Michigan! I would take it over a trip to the ocean any day!frankenpughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606344665324212466noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693405399511548437.post-71627578597677503812009-07-16T15:51:00.005-05:002009-07-16T16:19:57.728-05:00Been on hiatus...Sorry for the lack of posting...we have been hustling and bustling thru summer.<br /><br />My son's 9-U Baseball team won a tournament...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfCgoebbHlrfsRAC6ucp-rgcGTS7t8CemKNVnM7VJdz0l2Ht-gJtC-wwWGyC1wMFuc5xn_IisfBVmXL9m5MRLNstlx6XQg8BuiVi3fKOCyAXi32ZYll0WlX0HrVedst9wUIngb8t50XhKl/s1600-h/graham.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfCgoebbHlrfsRAC6ucp-rgcGTS7t8CemKNVnM7VJdz0l2Ht-gJtC-wwWGyC1wMFuc5xn_IisfBVmXL9m5MRLNstlx6XQg8BuiVi3fKOCyAXi32ZYll0WlX0HrVedst9wUIngb8t50XhKl/s320/graham.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359165807313969986" /></a><br /><br />Here is another shot with Coach Dad...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRJTw20EVeec904_t8XiM0HMrIGO5KBQ1xL2fhF3Kn2n5fMDD_dv0_gb3OqlTnRGvUNsBh6_QjcIVy5XQ0dPVwvyLynTo2sV6DDmrJS48UaWAAuSAscHJPSZosE8wITRXadl_BTNh-kcDh/s1600-h/dadandgraham.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRJTw20EVeec904_t8XiM0HMrIGO5KBQ1xL2fhF3Kn2n5fMDD_dv0_gb3OqlTnRGvUNsBh6_QjcIVy5XQ0dPVwvyLynTo2sV6DDmrJS48UaWAAuSAscHJPSZosE8wITRXadl_BTNh-kcDh/s320/dadandgraham.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359165813604670114" /></a><br /><br /><br />Graham fell off his bike and busted his knee open so he got his first set of stitches...to be honest I am quite surprised he lasted this long...he is pretty accident prone...lol<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-EspQu4aR3wEb96LBg_af13wAzhcq-6frOqy_XoymAS9UjfPAfi_-EzZ_33wcEPrWyYBtFNuWXZg0KJ1QoUHR_nGyt-28gddvgzrQYhJI2reCeh7N_HF3JIb3dHaMOqe9OwTo1dT9Xs5E/s1600-h/knee.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-EspQu4aR3wEb96LBg_af13wAzhcq-6frOqy_XoymAS9UjfPAfi_-EzZ_33wcEPrWyYBtFNuWXZg0KJ1QoUHR_nGyt-28gddvgzrQYhJI2reCeh7N_HF3JIb3dHaMOqe9OwTo1dT9Xs5E/s320/knee.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359166819242708914" /></a><br /><br />Not too horrible, but still pretty gross:)<br /><br />On the sewing front...I made another Nappy Bag for a co-worker whose daughter is expecting her first baby any day.<br /><br />She picked out this cute monkey print to go along with the monkey themem nursery...they are having a boy.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcCEBbo5pki9B7_y9DKUbjnjcA5VE4IKw-8sBf1QQ7R3ktgyWYT2luBhYTOSsVnQPx8WXs8QuzUlnCQcQriPkdadnuWkHhPafgHjV-Y_qMCCwPCPbIieRgsT6q8dUL1zB44v7LBG-9KGJR/s1600-h/nappy.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcCEBbo5pki9B7_y9DKUbjnjcA5VE4IKw-8sBf1QQ7R3ktgyWYT2luBhYTOSsVnQPx8WXs8QuzUlnCQcQriPkdadnuWkHhPafgHjV-Y_qMCCwPCPbIieRgsT6q8dUL1zB44v7LBG-9KGJR/s320/nappy.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359167390489770370" /></a><br /><br />I lined it with some basic brown cotton and made the inside pockets out of some cute stripe I stumbled upon at Joann's<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEOMcPl2Vell-icjd7-FMghOhBJbMB6Bg_T9nZK8aTFv8KKaz_f48bE6o1FzOvRYaIgIp88OjDxEr29vCAuq35073jcn7U_2MGxRbx9Dd0PMBQKQ4D8ypxoKKONMLfCQCxVz8WXrwmCVEu/s1600-h/nappy+lining.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEOMcPl2Vell-icjd7-FMghOhBJbMB6Bg_T9nZK8aTFv8KKaz_f48bE6o1FzOvRYaIgIp88OjDxEr29vCAuq35073jcn7U_2MGxRbx9Dd0PMBQKQ4D8ypxoKKONMLfCQCxVz8WXrwmCVEu/s320/nappy+lining.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359167393048195762" /></a><br /><br />She will be picking it up tomorrow...I hope she and her daughter like it!<br /><br />Up Next...<br /><br />This weekend it ANOTHER baseball tournament. It is the last of the summer season so I am looking forward to a little break before Fall Ball starts up (yeah, we are crazy...we play practically year round). <br /><br />I am also just about done with my Mama Mia apron for <a href="http://yarnigras.blogspot.com">YarniGras!</a> swap. I am so excited about it and can't wait for my partners reaction! As soon as she receives it I will post pics! Probably by sometime next week...the mail deadline is this Saturday.<br /><br />Next weekend we are off to Michigan to visit friends and beach it up...then we are home a weekend before heading out for our yearly float trip. We are definitely closing summer out with a bang! I can't believe school registration is in 2 weeks! Where does the time go?frankenpughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606344665324212466noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693405399511548437.post-3062978089832723422009-06-19T14:16:00.006-05:002009-06-19T14:25:53.806-05:00Another RevealThis time it is my Seams To Me bag...as in the one I received from my WTPS #5 partner (the swap mama and uber sewist <a href="http://itching2bstitching.blogspot.com">Tracey</a>). Thanks Tracey! I love it:) I started carrying it the day I received it and I have had SO many complements! <br /><br />Check it out everyone!...and DROOL;)<br /><br />Full frontal<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmlxveylOXRvtaumiXMMHl5Lk90wj9SJ5XPdvaPgw1qP9kQ4vuTHkj-4-kqcyIwsg3ApTWm00pMjWWzuFTUwiikH9ZgBp0bpjT-wUOC98ylqTMhLyhQM6fMW3q9ZeqMrub15spINsz1vwF/s1600-h/stm1.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmlxveylOXRvtaumiXMMHl5Lk90wj9SJ5XPdvaPgw1qP9kQ4vuTHkj-4-kqcyIwsg3ApTWm00pMjWWzuFTUwiikH9ZgBp0bpjT-wUOC98ylqTMhLyhQM6fMW3q9ZeqMrub15spINsz1vwF/s320/stm1.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349120815329243090" /></a><br /><br />Innards<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFKSlGckkL6MpnUrSjd6ZgjZYGTxEMtSvN1QMsieY5WZedan6hdho_Rii1drsBd417g8ri5e6biDZ335xIOJdpwuRsU09mpVfd1fBcCcz9aDXjf88FxmR1Gwgo1IqKrofnCslzpxNq8dOd/s1600-h/stm2.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFKSlGckkL6MpnUrSjd6ZgjZYGTxEMtSvN1QMsieY5WZedan6hdho_Rii1drsBd417g8ri5e6biDZ335xIOJdpwuRsU09mpVfd1fBcCcz9aDXjf88FxmR1Gwgo1IqKrofnCslzpxNq8dOd/s320/stm2.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349120995497798098" /></a><br /><br />Reverse<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrI6RWMZtvzpchVSEc5HsLK6DBwZcLqpba2R2nAwa0Z_xdwxnlVdnS8TqvoNeJnx651wP6y2QuPRtU8jA5JwyNMSBVQ7pzbYWFiMLTVdyJbkvgJulXQ_BeLXqJbX0XRlp2naUXXUbP_w4o/s1600-h/stm3.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrI6RWMZtvzpchVSEc5HsLK6DBwZcLqpba2R2nAwa0Z_xdwxnlVdnS8TqvoNeJnx651wP6y2QuPRtU8jA5JwyNMSBVQ7pzbYWFiMLTVdyJbkvgJulXQ_BeLXqJbX0XRlp2naUXXUbP_w4o/s320/stm3.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349121000718878514" /></a><br /><br />A better look at the cute fabrics, and the awesome wooden handles...such a good idea!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh89ojZ6mVmYTSg1Em9IMw5UpypleyaPu5tM6v1gLTln218k4WS1kFc4UDVuMU0xYdKnaYhhvldmrB6aT37lRwC5ufwaNT_QvgQ2TKYmxmMJqYPZUXmtjGdky8VuyWcQQ9JJWBtkd-4K_l/s1600-h/stm4.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh89ojZ6mVmYTSg1Em9IMw5UpypleyaPu5tM6v1gLTln218k4WS1kFc4UDVuMU0xYdKnaYhhvldmrB6aT37lRwC5ufwaNT_QvgQ2TKYmxmMJqYPZUXmtjGdky8VuyWcQQ9JJWBtkd-4K_l/s320/stm4.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349121003997466354" /></a>frankenpughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606344665324212466noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693405399511548437.post-31627160705945478962009-06-02T12:22:00.005-05:002009-06-02T13:13:48.415-05:00Initial Frenchy's (and I survived!)Sorry for my long absence! I am seriously bad at blogging in the summer. Come to think of it I am not that much of a regular in the winter either;)...<br /><br />Anyway, here is what I have been up to lately:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkCvzn__YmHkAD3CI5i2thpM7gfHaSmdGVwWipDorSpuJz5OPvpBoMSwy5p1aPGyhU95LHQ6VS9CBgfUl5Fs_9onBP8bOENw4W9Du3TsZp-agLiio21dkMWeGT2zrAW0dbA8w4ZGYBY8IE/s1600-h/ning.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkCvzn__YmHkAD3CI5i2thpM7gfHaSmdGVwWipDorSpuJz5OPvpBoMSwy5p1aPGyhU95LHQ6VS9CBgfUl5Fs_9onBP8bOENw4W9Du3TsZp-agLiio21dkMWeGT2zrAW0dbA8w4ZGYBY8IE/s320/ning.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342792868440004066" /></a><br /><br />I trained for and ran/biked in a local biathlon. I even took 3rd place in my age group. I think there were only 4 entrants in my age group so it isn't like it is a major accomplishment, but I ran, I biked, I <a href="http://www.capitalcitybiathlon.com/media/results/agegroup.htm#23">finished</a>! YAY! That there is accomplishment enough for me:) As an added bonus I get a little award for my "3rd place" efforts. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih0me7YW1qi4otfW6cBbQf3ZKljHmgGBjq2M7jAPBIFSGiYNfuGetif7pmgPRk9xanms-V6c4-5uWFc_qDQscvqvPYiF7Wkk13yHYlugTPZqSz4y7acw7k6T1UP83rFD987kCBbBx9TbSV/s1600-h/biking.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih0me7YW1qi4otfW6cBbQf3ZKljHmgGBjq2M7jAPBIFSGiYNfuGetif7pmgPRk9xanms-V6c4-5uWFc_qDQscvqvPYiF7Wkk13yHYlugTPZqSz4y7acw7k6T1UP83rFD987kCBbBx9TbSV/s320/biking.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342793001087144226" /></a><br /><br />Exercise photos are SO flattering...NOT!<br /><br /><br />On the sewing front:<br /><br />I have been a busy little bee...<br /><br />I just completed some <a href="http://www.amybutlerdesign.com/products/patterns_display.php?id=30">Frenchy</a> bags that are going to be given as bridal party gifts. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirWNz4TSfx9dLLsOCts6dF8CI-1S5UshjCBM_NfsFNC7JLPs4YOlseuUZ-BLvdaNhAPzGWGOTz0mBcIhZc2cyDofw-XJ5n2DHUEMu89eAK5Eyp1BSj-Uo37uGrENQzJvo_t8XQ1PyPID0K/s1600-h/frenchy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirWNz4TSfx9dLLsOCts6dF8CI-1S5UshjCBM_NfsFNC7JLPs4YOlseuUZ-BLvdaNhAPzGWGOTz0mBcIhZc2cyDofw-XJ5n2DHUEMu89eAK5Eyp1BSj-Uo37uGrENQzJvo_t8XQ1PyPID0K/s320/frenchy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342793839850008770" /></a><br /><br />6 bags in total. It really went fast (well after the cutting part-which was A LOT of cutting-I think over 100 total pieces-no lie)and I was amazed how easy they went together. I recommend this pattern to anyone at any sewing level. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH58QvtL9OTGRnWTguyxcrBM2Ta4RsV-S2jd0lK_t4RiK0iStZ0vPWJFiFbDl6UzA33I2V2U25ttS_NkJlyYCfTYDGsoRbKuicCdPyZTrnskhhsVGQre7v5P0G7nkJCuU5Pckk78z8aLZm/s1600-h/frenchyclose.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH58QvtL9OTGRnWTguyxcrBM2Ta4RsV-S2jd0lK_t4RiK0iStZ0vPWJFiFbDl6UzA33I2V2U25ttS_NkJlyYCfTYDGsoRbKuicCdPyZTrnskhhsVGQre7v5P0G7nkJCuU5Pckk78z8aLZm/s320/frenchyclose.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342793844685184850" /></a><br /><br />Each bag has a bridesmaid's initial which was monogrammed for me by my Aunt. I really want one of those fancy machines! They do some cool stuff.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjikZ_64safjdEksnxqxcDT-erR4v7iADtErHZRH7gn_34VxiJmHSqDpqqGEWbgBc1dYAAxi0ZRh4l4WCOGJDSb5c_kELn8l6CJdSmnWncxTQZ8NmLRGTxtflVEgINySWR_NndW6s_otJCs/s1600-h/frenchyinside.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjikZ_64safjdEksnxqxcDT-erR4v7iADtErHZRH7gn_34VxiJmHSqDpqqGEWbgBc1dYAAxi0ZRh4l4WCOGJDSb5c_kELn8l6CJdSmnWncxTQZ8NmLRGTxtflVEgINySWR_NndW6s_otJCs/s320/frenchyinside.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342793841428611826" /></a><br /><br />I lined them in some gray broadcloth cotton and lined the pockets with so of the full moon polka dot. I am totally jazzed about them I think they turned out really nice. I hope the bride likes them! She is picking them up later today:)frankenpughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606344665324212466noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693405399511548437.post-8657722866764980322009-05-12T11:20:00.002-05:002009-05-12T11:30:27.710-05:00Seams To Me RevealTracey has received the item I made for her so I can share finally share the photos. <br /><br />Here it is...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCGnVB7UkbgOHC1TI-gLI7_WZ5ijepx01pgerDByBL6zDXZRJvTcqnOb3ZoO1WAGlLhcoQu5QGZKZymIIDqKzdhJkFqIfYSLK6pXBlq-p8180nCjTfU371ZNDoyfe57pU7FkRBkg4N90Kx/s1600-h/seamstome.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCGnVB7UkbgOHC1TI-gLI7_WZ5ijepx01pgerDByBL6zDXZRJvTcqnOb3ZoO1WAGlLhcoQu5QGZKZymIIDqKzdhJkFqIfYSLK6pXBlq-p8180nCjTfU371ZNDoyfe57pU7FkRBkg4N90Kx/s400/seamstome.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334973528938057602" /></a><br /><br />I decided to make the "I'll Take One of Everything Bag". I love the way it turned out! Although I did think it would be a little larger...I think if/when I make one for myself I will enlarge the pattern pieces so it will turn out bigger. I made it out of Katie Jump Rope fabric from my stash (some of my FAVORITE fabric). <br /><br />One thing I really love about AMH's book...a lot of the projects don't appear require a huge amount of fabric so I think I am going to be able to use up some of my scraps. This is pretty exciting since my scrap pile is now occupying a rather large box...it could use a little dwindling:)frankenpughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606344665324212466noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693405399511548437.post-27395704159902850642009-04-28T07:10:00.000-05:002009-04-28T07:10:02.220-05:00Picnic Frock GIVEAWAY!!!!<a href="http://grosgrainfabulous.blogspot.com/2009/04/picnic-frock-giveaway.html">Picnic Frock GIVEAWAY!!!!</a><br /><br />This blog has the best giveaways! Wait till you see this lovely frock!<br /><br />I have been busy landscaping around the house. As soon as it stops raining I am going to snap some photos and share them with all of you:)frankenpughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606344665324212466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693405399511548437.post-5688325119499930192009-04-22T09:23:00.000-05:002009-04-22T09:23:53.849-05:00Simple Skirts GIVEAWAY!!!!<a href="http://grosgrainfabulous.blogspot.com/2009/04/simple-skirts-giveaway.html">Simple Skirts GIVEAWAY!!!!</a><br /><br />Another great giveaway...cute little skirts for darling little princesses:)frankenpughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606344665324212466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693405399511548437.post-22117835185450834912009-04-21T11:55:00.006-05:002009-04-21T12:15:14.124-05:00Post #98...My 98th post! That means 100 could be happening soon...although at my current blog rate "soon" could equal June...lol!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4TOPo4UmVuY0CVefZRi9dwBeFcT-vkXWDQzsNy1f_mO4OcOtZ7Ml6QUYB2VyFkzShpSN2YiWBjyjjY8V9Gw7gh5bBFalwEXYwnhCH1Dci_vIgaWPJ872lHmGUPa3XndhpnWzXztNkh84V/s1600-h/fat+quarter+giveaway.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 265px; height: 152px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4TOPo4UmVuY0CVefZRi9dwBeFcT-vkXWDQzsNy1f_mO4OcOtZ7Ml6QUYB2VyFkzShpSN2YiWBjyjjY8V9Gw7gh5bBFalwEXYwnhCH1Dci_vIgaWPJ872lHmGUPa3XndhpnWzXztNkh84V/s400/fat+quarter+giveaway.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327194340865156514" /></a><br /><br />Ok, so I just wanted to let you all know that Tracey over at <a href="http://itching2bstitching.blogspot.com">Itching2bstitching</a> is counting down to summer and she is having a giveaway to celebrate! All you have to do is run over there and dish about your summer plans and-viola!-you're entered. Give her a shout out on your own blog and receive 5 (count 'em-5) additional entries! How sweet is that?!? <br /><br />On the sewing front:<br /><br />I have just completed my "Seams to Me" item for the We the People Swap part 5. I am happy to report that I am done a whole week in advance of the due date...YAY! Take that procrastination! I can't share photos just yet cuz it is supposed to be a secret swap and I would hate to spoil the surprise, but I am getting it out in the mail today so I am thinking I will be able to share photos by the weekend...keep an eye out:)<br /><br />Seriously, what are you still doing here? Don't you have a giveaway to be entering?!? Now, SCOOT!frankenpughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606344665324212466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693405399511548437.post-84459346780685183902009-03-30T13:37:00.003-05:002009-03-30T13:40:09.427-05:00I found a giveaway!<a href="http://calamitykim.typepad.com/calamity_kim/2009/03/calamity-kims-apron-celebration-giveaway.html"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3602/3382818222_1710cedbf0_m.jpg"/></a><br /><br />Click the button to be redirected to Calamity Kim's HUGE giveaway! Sign up by April 1st!frankenpughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606344665324212466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693405399511548437.post-69082385880904648422009-03-28T16:24:00.008-05:002009-03-28T16:45:28.239-05:00As promised...and promisedOk, I know all of you are on the edge of your seats-on a saturday evening-to see pictures of the Weekender...lol! Well here they are:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPID5K0Dl2BG9s6ZXYyqTI8g815PttEtUoJgvX8tw08AeIBN9T9uREeUFNC1SYi4CK87hJ5aQsnQzUCbDDhw7SwfKQ1CUMxaUMh2mpBk6p7jpJC0p6MobvYEhe-beDa4Dfu0AHss0Q0aAV/s1600-h/100_1217.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPID5K0Dl2BG9s6ZXYyqTI8g815PttEtUoJgvX8tw08AeIBN9T9uREeUFNC1SYi4CK87hJ5aQsnQzUCbDDhw7SwfKQ1CUMxaUMh2mpBk6p7jpJC0p6MobvYEhe-beDa4Dfu0AHss0Q0aAV/s320/100_1217.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318353425849986658" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU876uQef1bRDuBfMvYVzTExKel0RkAebO4XLIanOSYBywnFwmq1g7O_NWwXf9ERgS9xha5IdgKrQBmQFqnqRMWC-J8HMw3fEzZCG5wQ_aLNmP1GRkI1WvjpYB4xkbxDekBDgYXJwwxqRw/s1600-h/100_1221.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU876uQef1bRDuBfMvYVzTExKel0RkAebO4XLIanOSYBywnFwmq1g7O_NWwXf9ERgS9xha5IdgKrQBmQFqnqRMWC-J8HMw3fEzZCG5wQ_aLNmP1GRkI1WvjpYB4xkbxDekBDgYXJwwxqRw/s320/100_1221.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318353436434441170" /></a><br /><br />ALL of those pieces turned into...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqHLJyfCbVlpO0oqAERE8oInxIk03Oijwm4CqSDWWjU2-ng-1sqREtm4i30du2g2roFe9eH33XjJ519TXOT-nq_wOinvmOBwd01pu6sGUCC9UWHzxHRSpQkbf2Hf3xNDU5925b7pjZ3pFs/s1600-h/100_1224.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqHLJyfCbVlpO0oqAERE8oInxIk03Oijwm4CqSDWWjU2-ng-1sqREtm4i30du2g2roFe9eH33XjJ519TXOT-nq_wOinvmOBwd01pu6sGUCC9UWHzxHRSpQkbf2Hf3xNDU5925b7pjZ3pFs/s320/100_1224.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318353443449305874" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Fs9iSvAhInGEXQ5v2dsCpdm40P_tgZTVCvfMerf0On6_5uOzpSPrC4nj7Fezm69LdJfcBYQOCbakZv3j0OgHo9gmTK7BVVDkKjEdJoFqQD1w0jy89pnHGIctPf5jIVxNwimUKfZ9Jgsz/s1600-h/100_1228.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Fs9iSvAhInGEXQ5v2dsCpdm40P_tgZTVCvfMerf0On6_5uOzpSPrC4nj7Fezm69LdJfcBYQOCbakZv3j0OgHo9gmTK7BVVDkKjEdJoFqQD1w0jy89pnHGIctPf5jIVxNwimUKfZ9Jgsz/s320/100_1228.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318353450508217858" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg92hkUAivybKnvYPVGJiNX4J4XKlQjiHCZQi3_fOEmPmhtQoSQqRL2msTR2z4K_33AaXQ_C6lZpPi5q_E1cfAZh9A1gVHsuisw2z3lE8KQRXm2xTxeqv8EshopdXFAcv7uU9lQYffVHzdh/s1600-h/100_1225.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg92hkUAivybKnvYPVGJiNX4J4XKlQjiHCZQi3_fOEmPmhtQoSQqRL2msTR2z4K_33AaXQ_C6lZpPi5q_E1cfAZh9A1gVHsuisw2z3lE8KQRXm2xTxeqv8EshopdXFAcv7uU9lQYffVHzdh/s320/100_1225.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318353447636804514" /></a><br /><br />I threw some herb seeds, body polish, 1 yard of fabric (per swap requirements) it's Farmer's Market I think. I also attached a cute little Tinkerbelle keychain cuz she matched the bag:)<br /><br />My partner also won the wallet giveaway I had so that is included as well.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCJHYaTguDkyZXICUTJn4TDVe-qNW3302ctptSnCihS4lRJpdq6iYv0yRVoGmJ6PkbQ2TZmfULCsGd5Sp1MYTUrfGELqNESe3-bz7yx7wN7sxMb99pMKtFB4jFKJmfPIMwaQ6apQpQx5Ti/s1600-h/100_1226.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCJHYaTguDkyZXICUTJn4TDVe-qNW3302ctptSnCihS4lRJpdq6iYv0yRVoGmJ6PkbQ2TZmfULCsGd5Sp1MYTUrfGELqNESe3-bz7yx7wN7sxMb99pMKtFB4jFKJmfPIMwaQ6apQpQx5Ti/s320/100_1226.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318354893988168450" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWxqRMjbA62dPjbwsyXrN5-2r_Mse_NSzdxzVjdKQeMBc9bjvMp6ASCN_eWel28hMAp_VEJhhPdAPGtMDyL9-fkkGPay8sK4x8ov0mjKgPIXCO96Y0SHvhmjf6JX1hv7Ax8gwBxq7_Zycc/s1600-h/100_1227.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWxqRMjbA62dPjbwsyXrN5-2r_Mse_NSzdxzVjdKQeMBc9bjvMp6ASCN_eWel28hMAp_VEJhhPdAPGtMDyL9-fkkGPay8sK4x8ov0mjKgPIXCO96Y0SHvhmjf6JX1hv7Ax8gwBxq7_Zycc/s320/100_1227.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318354895651653170" /></a><br /><br />Here are some better shots of the baby shoes too...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0p4OHMCITOWPdjkh4e_1NOikvNJvIb-7Igp0rdtPeaC84orDpq_XnT9J64qaN7JbonqcfaRkoctR-dsSuMvgPGcshp88cqHUNm0TRpu6NymWycvcNPSyW1IfxGcfy4OPB8hIoOQH32g_8/s1600-h/100_1229.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0p4OHMCITOWPdjkh4e_1NOikvNJvIb-7Igp0rdtPeaC84orDpq_XnT9J64qaN7JbonqcfaRkoctR-dsSuMvgPGcshp88cqHUNm0TRpu6NymWycvcNPSyW1IfxGcfy4OPB8hIoOQH32g_8/s320/100_1229.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318355362289699426" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqTQZL0p2xBMSnXXRFjxzFgD6rVQoChZnlt0fxH7KzkStsE5R9Ees3YxQ2Ql36AKun5F42aNJ4winEqjKQ19IKehhjSrUFNhF5y8eKEIhiZ0Ki55_athUMXlsCPdQG_P_xrD1S_c38peRX/s1600-h/100_1230.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqTQZL0p2xBMSnXXRFjxzFgD6rVQoChZnlt0fxH7KzkStsE5R9Ees3YxQ2Ql36AKun5F42aNJ4winEqjKQ19IKehhjSrUFNhF5y8eKEIhiZ0Ki55_athUMXlsCPdQG_P_xrD1S_c38peRX/s320/100_1230.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318355354611681650" /></a><br /><br />Next up is the PDC (pretty darn cute) Nappy Bag that I made for my ready-to-pop-at-any-moment pregnant gal pal. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFkioEn4Va-fnUZ6aph6rl7QeWZjXmDMuMmJMxdvJMGe2MZZZXZl8hm1FdMgAlK_l8aYVoadpBuA-ldafhxnBUDeNAvbqGHOJXBBTg1qtKl6WBsjhMFjdmWLt_hIgmC2MUq4CccDVLAgmv/s1600-h/100_1231.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFkioEn4Va-fnUZ6aph6rl7QeWZjXmDMuMmJMxdvJMGe2MZZZXZl8hm1FdMgAlK_l8aYVoadpBuA-ldafhxnBUDeNAvbqGHOJXBBTg1qtKl6WBsjhMFjdmWLt_hIgmC2MUq4CccDVLAgmv/s320/100_1231.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318356230090873426" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU-sHZRcDY9V2g2QKY1_KRAlQOmYEFLku82F0C9K2aS9liHzEo6ZfnAv5vv_520ayJqbzSCa0AATcXUsPBHTlLO4irJEf5IyEO-hlkB6K5kfMy3EyodQNPupQzDQ1W3X29M4za19lXzHjk/s1600-h/100_1233.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU-sHZRcDY9V2g2QKY1_KRAlQOmYEFLku82F0C9K2aS9liHzEo6ZfnAv5vv_520ayJqbzSCa0AATcXUsPBHTlLO4irJEf5IyEO-hlkB6K5kfMy3EyodQNPupQzDQ1W3X29M4za19lXzHjk/s320/100_1233.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318356227744182546" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgld1IgAbNyzkkEldCzUJqgK7n8FhBYHiMqeKrwBdGZb4zSWxPEXeAMO2We1gJWQkTnKm8arpRsAyhGfWKKoce7XWNu4SgGpXBauJbEx4P2TJntRXRlcoz5s7pXAm3HPHV6liEwfX6Sv4mq/s1600-h/100_1232.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgld1IgAbNyzkkEldCzUJqgK7n8FhBYHiMqeKrwBdGZb4zSWxPEXeAMO2We1gJWQkTnKm8arpRsAyhGfWKKoce7XWNu4SgGpXBauJbEx4P2TJntRXRlcoz5s7pXAm3HPHV6liEwfX6Sv4mq/s320/100_1232.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318356221217002866" /></a><br /><br />I am totally digging the cute owl fabric (Alexander Henry) and the Cherry Full Moon Polka Dot by AB. I think I have enough extra to make a cute summer frock for Lyddiebug...but we will have to see because I am done with the bag, but I still have the changing pad and case to finish up...<br /><br />And last, but not least...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV4A8UfuoqjZ621pH0T4GIXCAiEr-5oLOHfftvdqSx0Wvtrr6QnAjEQdgGDt16SWMoBjiyrPpBauBzWEbeMyrxU3YJ7X-w6ULi9II_-2Rbg1LLrQG_H-wsxwwR4oOmMHQuxa5rb7gE825y/s1600-h/100_1240.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV4A8UfuoqjZ621pH0T4GIXCAiEr-5oLOHfftvdqSx0Wvtrr6QnAjEQdgGDt16SWMoBjiyrPpBauBzWEbeMyrxU3YJ7X-w6ULi9II_-2Rbg1LLrQG_H-wsxwwR4oOmMHQuxa5rb7gE825y/s400/100_1240.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318357144562859090" /></a><br /><br />My Weekender Bag by Ellena!! Isn't it totally AWESOME?? I can't thank her enough for making this such a GREAT swap!!<br /><br />Well, that is the end of my photo slide show...also the end of what I am sure is my LONGEST post ever! I am nearing my 100th post so I am thinking a fun little contest is in order...Any ideas?frankenpughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606344665324212466noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693405399511548437.post-60730032633701204312009-03-27T16:27:00.002-05:002009-03-27T16:44:22.357-05:00BoredI am bored and having a doodle. I want to make an apron like this...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBO_ycq46iciOSlvosBLGLxHP1ss0j1Iy5krkAbUQDU-T0Stw8WUwazr1zc1YlfsqAAOcbhr-J_8G6DSgqmza8_K-bBihjb1RrYY_EWBs4jE-o6f0gg6GX0DcL00dxZ8qWwoNo_KxEosd0/s1600-h/SKETCH.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBO_ycq46iciOSlvosBLGLxHP1ss0j1Iy5krkAbUQDU-T0Stw8WUwazr1zc1YlfsqAAOcbhr-J_8G6DSgqmza8_K-bBihjb1RrYY_EWBs4jE-o6f0gg6GX0DcL00dxZ8qWwoNo_KxEosd0/s400/SKETCH.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317985274782808034" /></a><br /><br />I want to cut the tiers of the skirt on the bias so they will be full and I think I will layer some tulle between them as well. Add a little fabric flower brooch at the top and voila! I haven't made an apron for a LONG time. I kind of burnt myself out last year...I lovingly refer to it as Apron 08. I must be feeling nostalgic though because recently I am feeling the urge to whip up something domestic:)<br /><br />OK, well I am off to deal with rush hour traffic. I love getting of work at 5(not)! I am going to upload pics when I get home whilst I enjoy my kick-off-the-weekend-cocktail...lol. So I should have some Weekender pics available for your viewing pleasure by late this evening or sometime tomorrow.frankenpughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606344665324212466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693405399511548437.post-22916316729993138872009-03-23T10:10:00.003-05:002009-03-23T10:19:22.520-05:00It's ALIVEOk, I apologize for my brief (if you consider a whole month brief) hiatus! But I am back and in full effect:)...Isn't that a line from a Vanilla Ice song or something...lol!<br /><br />I had quite the busy sewing weekend!! I will be back tomorrow to share pics with all of you. Here is a little tidbit to hold you over...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTwg5HADRWUYL7AHj-hp3ajhS3ocdd3H659PAfc76HQXQX2eD7zMTOdYSnGUZmQqk5gNTAxd4v3hHmqjvd6jB_4ATTJh2qmRgRO-NhkOC8umOZIo2tMCy8nNwwPrr5qg07wdmjRgR_lrxp/s1600-h/babyshooes.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTwg5HADRWUYL7AHj-hp3ajhS3ocdd3H659PAfc76HQXQX2eD7zMTOdYSnGUZmQqk5gNTAxd4v3hHmqjvd6jB_4ATTJh2qmRgRO-NhkOC8umOZIo2tMCy8nNwwPrr5qg07wdmjRgR_lrxp/s320/babyshooes.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316401423688525026" /></a><br /><br />I made these cutesy little baby shoes for some friends that had a baby last month. I used this <a href="http://www.greatturtle.com/stardustshoes/clothshoe.pdf">tutorial</a> which is also linked in my blog sidebar. This was a super easy, super fast, super fun little project. If you are ever in a bind and need a quick, cute, original baby gift I would keep this pattern handy!!<br /><br />Alright, be sure to check back tomorrow (or the day after that, or the day after that-cuz, let's be honest, I am a SLOW mover...)! I will be sharing pics of the weekender I made, the weekender I received (it is flipping AMAZING), and a Nappy Bag in progress (it's PDC if I do say so myself).<br /><br />Laters:)frankenpughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606344665324212466noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693405399511548437.post-74566511790124603642009-02-27T09:46:00.004-06:002009-03-01T10:46:04.645-06:00And the drumroll please...Here are the fabrics I chose:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIs9KDMvmMr1Z0e-HqPtO3gUpouXVceVhwNVGkpr9156dwpysVvomF6POoglozb9B8LNIGTPKdRumshXysXYgJMJGctZSsPXeIBCV0FRtpoWWJ7ai6fDi-gQsu5nN7mYciQg21yYuvqLWl/s1600-h/core2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIs9KDMvmMr1Z0e-HqPtO3gUpouXVceVhwNVGkpr9156dwpysVvomF6POoglozb9B8LNIGTPKdRumshXysXYgJMJGctZSsPXeIBCV0FRtpoWWJ7ai6fDi-gQsu5nN7mYciQg21yYuvqLWl/s320/core2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307504284784773986" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh77eEbnwWRHFkc9xjRMlqiQ2sXYYAavM89OKjl0wXdx7OYKCa5q09nUqRJC5jXDdLZ7zr58zKjFqMQAamrOpoNzKjejGvIBf9AQwDFN_pQSvkfUeV3xVnl0P2cnCLxJ-y-MMcaQOsNUYrf/s1600-h/poppy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh77eEbnwWRHFkc9xjRMlqiQ2sXYYAavM89OKjl0wXdx7OYKCa5q09nUqRJC5jXDdLZ7zr58zKjFqMQAamrOpoNzKjejGvIBf9AQwDFN_pQSvkfUeV3xVnl0P2cnCLxJ-y-MMcaQOsNUYrf/s320/poppy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307504275678168562" /></a><br /><br />So the correct number combination was #5 & #3. No one guessed both but several of you guessed at least one right.<br /><br />So after giving everyone the correct amount of entries I tossed you all in hat and the lucky winner is...<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0njHSihI0DEzbdQSESKGQQy5bjEm2yWVlnRJnuS_KjNt2jF7Kjw-CkYCFeOOqj57hlCGYXWWeU3ncDpdwS4XsH51YqXfV__4uJFOgckGEBcC86Vmi16F1gJDbGISaysYSpCwFIS3cj5W4/s1600-h/winner.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0njHSihI0DEzbdQSESKGQQy5bjEm2yWVlnRJnuS_KjNt2jF7Kjw-CkYCFeOOqj57hlCGYXWWeU3ncDpdwS4XsH51YqXfV__4uJFOgckGEBcC86Vmi16F1gJDbGISaysYSpCwFIS3cj5W4/s320/winner.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308261373275401218" /></a><br /><br />Congrats, Ellena! A Weekender and a wallet:)frankenpughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606344665324212466noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693405399511548437.post-84450888376094410772009-02-25T12:33:00.004-06:002009-02-25T12:47:55.014-06:00Where is the spring!?!Ok, how is everyone? Sorry I have been MIA around here, but I am just coming off a little bout of Influenza or something of the like. Today is the first day I have been out of my house since Sunday morning, and it is the first day I have driven my car since Friday! Talk about living in the Twilight Zone...<br /><br />So, now that I am back amongst the living I figured I would take care of a little bloggy business..<br /><br />1) The Giveaway- The giveaway is now closed and I would like to thank everyone who participated. I will be announcing the winner on Saturday so stay tuned.<br /><br />2) Weekender Bag progress- Right now I am completely annoyed with my weekender bag...attaching the main panels in all of their Timtex glory to the zipper/bottom panel is turing into my own private nightmare. I am hoping I can just pull it off with out having to start over 2 days before the deadline! I am having an AWFUL time getting close enough to the piping...especially in the bottom corners. There is SO much bulk in the seams! I trimmed the timtex back but I am still having an issue. I have broken about 5 needles so far. At this point I am half considering hand-sewing the darn thing! I hear the lining part is a breeze compared to the step I am at now...I am ready for a little something 'breezy' let me tell ya! Right now I am in the process of taking deep breaths and counting to 10 just to get me thru this...lol!<br /><br />3) Where is the spring- I don't know about all of you, but I am totally ready for spring! Winter has definitely worn out it's welcome with me! I am ready to go outside for longer than a few minutes. I want to sit on the deck, get into the garden, put flowers in the pots, and crack out the grill! Ok, I am done:) But seriously, we have to be getting close, right?frankenpughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606344665324212466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693405399511548437.post-13693443130700806532009-02-20T14:07:00.003-06:002009-02-09T19:06:44.017-06:00Excitement is in the air and I am having a GIVEAWAY!<em>This is a sticky post...new posts found below until contest closes on the 20th:)</em><br /><br /><em>********EDITED********</em><br /><br />Okay, everyone, I am so excited!!! I am participating the <a href="http://itching2bstitching.blogspot.com/">We The People Swap Episode #4</a>, hosted by the wonderful Tracey, and in this round we are making <a href="http://www.amybutlerdesign.com/products/patterns_display.php?id=22">weekender bags</a>! YAY! Not only do I get to make this awesome bag for someone, but I get one in return! <br /><br />So today I have finally decided on my fabrics...and I am going to give all of you a chance to guess which ones they are. Those of you who guess correctly will be entered in a drawing to win a <a href="http://hbender.blogspot.com/2008/11/quilted-wallet-fun.html">frankenpug wallet</a> (inspired by 'this darn kat' tutorial)!!! So exciting right?!?<br /><br />Here are the choices...<br /><br /><strong>Fabrics for the main body of the bag:</strong><br /><br />1. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVraI-QWJ3Qf5zeDXT9RviKWzCqB_IPJg4m78TxI21I8TC08emeDqcchJsbDrPUtU0AGDSl278iqXK425t83JSTnRClOP8xOzmXoW_U03pgpGIaK6jMOSoTrrNEkO5yuCQqxzxO2WgYGxs/s1600-h/vine.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVraI-QWJ3Qf5zeDXT9RviKWzCqB_IPJg4m78TxI21I8TC08emeDqcchJsbDrPUtU0AGDSl278iqXK425t83JSTnRClOP8xOzmXoW_U03pgpGIaK6jMOSoTrrNEkO5yuCQqxzxO2WgYGxs/s200/vine.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296441004896159058" /></a><br /><br />2. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz6w_p0MUHfk4GmStglUM1tGTxjAAO7QXNfK1Mm9PN6FejN5Ff-7hobL_Nnk-xsMiSMfECgExFVdAuPPmBlFOEj2vnZYy0gWW4EDSoxK5GtSfHlfdmL-h3JDxZublkqqUc5F669nlGaV8z/s1600-h/buds.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz6w_p0MUHfk4GmStglUM1tGTxjAAO7QXNfK1Mm9PN6FejN5Ff-7hobL_Nnk-xsMiSMfECgExFVdAuPPmBlFOEj2vnZYy0gWW4EDSoxK5GtSfHlfdmL-h3JDxZublkqqUc5F669nlGaV8z/s200/buds.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296441009066231362" /></a><br /><br />3. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM8q0OAcez6pdGizUMYc709fUnLPMc8OcPaQRxxLNb4GsJJigsj_tazmjenI5OzR0KZJiGlCKstF_CU7HR-xNdrd58cRNoZMGhjpnJvUkiKVsQSJb22UIlsItC7k_aSxNZrs-U1u0klAwz/s1600-h/poppyd.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM8q0OAcez6pdGizUMYc709fUnLPMc8OcPaQRxxLNb4GsJJigsj_tazmjenI5OzR0KZJiGlCKstF_CU7HR-xNdrd58cRNoZMGhjpnJvUkiKVsQSJb22UIlsItC7k_aSxNZrs-U1u0klAwz/s200/poppyd.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296441011070102898" /></a><br /><br />4. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGurkBuVrBk7aBoVaFFa-uSepxnhijcTBiPTThRSyU2NFe-o6Lr4a7u5hMWn1vgywsgDs5BrFWoTvdR8iPJkAnPzGGaJowhs8-sX8H1nmpbQ3bmK3NxPxu2Nu9RCvgIIP-Ons3t4wzMTMq/s1600-h/accent2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGurkBuVrBk7aBoVaFFa-uSepxnhijcTBiPTThRSyU2NFe-o6Lr4a7u5hMWn1vgywsgDs5BrFWoTvdR8iPJkAnPzGGaJowhs8-sX8H1nmpbQ3bmK3NxPxu2Nu9RCvgIIP-Ons3t4wzMTMq/s200/accent2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296441009567735602" /></a><br /><br />5. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK80CNLqOCv_mpq-k9dUqPrkiVW_SE6mEccBUSQzfRekfzrJGKmRLfGPevmiJ2gxmBF9tZs5i_PpVUv4YRU0UOP0KAhcvJcq7-G0_mWD6tinei8X5w-yL1UAymxeOnyiL3Y6VRBPD00-4G/s1600-h/poppy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK80CNLqOCv_mpq-k9dUqPrkiVW_SE6mEccBUSQzfRekfzrJGKmRLfGPevmiJ2gxmBF9tZs5i_PpVUv4YRU0UOP0KAhcvJcq7-G0_mWD6tinei8X5w-yL1UAymxeOnyiL3Y6VRBPD00-4G/s200/poppy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296441179833463474" /></a><br /><br /><strong>Fabrics for accent and lining:</strong><br /><br />1. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkZ6zayxd5kR28gxBRJMWa8X3trP0GS24-qs9nnt-vPPXMLqtRgJC4LrcjtsJqvLfQGmPxcBVhauYpUxEYJj2208-AjtBW5OtVM9NXI6KhTLcQtO6kOH9soNTIkkzBzzpVwltgxgljMQ3R/s1600-h/fan.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkZ6zayxd5kR28gxBRJMWa8X3trP0GS24-qs9nnt-vPPXMLqtRgJC4LrcjtsJqvLfQGmPxcBVhauYpUxEYJj2208-AjtBW5OtVM9NXI6KhTLcQtO6kOH9soNTIkkzBzzpVwltgxgljMQ3R/s320/fan.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296442423822062930" /></a> <br /><br />2. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGY630IbkNZ0k5NkNHkUelydCPxM6sX6pcl7xDmSLr6vbjKLp2qf3ewCQmakD2V-PzVtdVBw598QXPv3SpZnZ2BfMoDapV9gasgB3bl0FEvufEuqx9ZXucuYwyd1lL2xZrAlvMC8v6y1_S/s1600-h/core.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGY630IbkNZ0k5NkNHkUelydCPxM6sX6pcl7xDmSLr6vbjKLp2qf3ewCQmakD2V-PzVtdVBw598QXPv3SpZnZ2BfMoDapV9gasgB3bl0FEvufEuqx9ZXucuYwyd1lL2xZrAlvMC8v6y1_S/s320/core.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296442422557309282" /></a><br /><br />3. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ChxdBrCKp-X2hHg0pO_SIwpp_LNx6YNOV_fwtYlAaRSqIgW8fCLgs4mVSAKXfMkyUJkW67FKBpC88gUa0OISwOLNNWDnhfXZQLITXyXIbjf__5vkdy3bg5EH384O8E_3izfc626YQEcG/s1600-h/core2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ChxdBrCKp-X2hHg0pO_SIwpp_LNx6YNOV_fwtYlAaRSqIgW8fCLgs4mVSAKXfMkyUJkW67FKBpC88gUa0OISwOLNNWDnhfXZQLITXyXIbjf__5vkdy3bg5EH384O8E_3izfc626YQEcG/s320/core2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296442423722758098" /></a><br /><br />4. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtqiYU55XOaWxUWCSmofuorDQm6-gQTAdyzjbPpjnpH2HozMytRFyT8TSZJ3YaxL6xW6FR8_EVaRbRVG1CMLvsSqy7zyE5VhpUs8k59-8EXXLu66X-6Ux-osJx8atKgyO5HJ4gLWjNHVeM/s1600-h/abuds2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtqiYU55XOaWxUWCSmofuorDQm6-gQTAdyzjbPpjnpH2HozMytRFyT8TSZJ3YaxL6xW6FR8_EVaRbRVG1CMLvsSqy7zyE5VhpUs8k59-8EXXLu66X-6Ux-osJx8atKgyO5HJ4gLWjNHVeM/s320/abuds2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296442424182730130" /></a><br /><br />5. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtzi5CVLIcyDpwQHxby6sGg71l-zBcmjA8TX7jo8TSkZGbCOMzgpH8Cqj6JEZMFO843ujjELaIn5EDLzFMopRAmq2goEJDfKizA6OCpUk0CSPZYr0ZCuWpvnZFluE71e_mqwNImFCqx02g/s1600-h/rustic.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtzi5CVLIcyDpwQHxby6sGg71l-zBcmjA8TX7jo8TSkZGbCOMzgpH8Cqj6JEZMFO843ujjELaIn5EDLzFMopRAmq2goEJDfKizA6OCpUk0CSPZYr0ZCuWpvnZFluE71e_mqwNImFCqx02g/s320/rustic.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296447528309644226" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Ok, so here's the rules...<strong>EDITED</strong><br /><br />Select a main fabric and and accent fabric (you can identify them by number) and type your selection, along with your wallet color preference, in the comments section of this post. Those of you who guess the right combination will be placed in a hat,or into the RNG, and one lucky person will be the recipient of a frankenpug wallet. Only one entry per person. Contest will remain open until 2/20. Good guessin'!<br /><br /><em><strong>New Rules</strong>:<br /><br />Posting a guess will give you <strong>1</strong> entry<br />Spreading the word will give you <strong>1</strong> more entries<br />Guessing one of the fabrics correctly will give you <strong>3</strong> extra entries<br />Guessing both fabrics correctly will give <strong>5</strong> extra entries.<br /><br />Add em up and that could equal 10 entries!</em><br /><br /><br />oh yeah...I will announce the winner on 2/28 (the swap deadline)frankenpughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606344665324212466noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693405399511548437.post-48090196057124479722009-02-13T11:13:00.004-06:002009-02-13T11:37:38.614-06:00Weekender Bag Progress Report<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAGjHVv-DFJouBR1Iq3bXngRhaujgj5ZLLxuv7GHxwYJuDOupRb_aFVsV6yx-x2ynKjhFLmLwjM5PIXdJSsUC6ceUMq1qoasKpQbzXFuYwvGSxH45HmGupZDVe05Y5QP1JFbR75pjeC8my/s1600-h/weekender.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 122px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAGjHVv-DFJouBR1Iq3bXngRhaujgj5ZLLxuv7GHxwYJuDOupRb_aFVsV6yx-x2ynKjhFLmLwjM5PIXdJSsUC6ceUMq1qoasKpQbzXFuYwvGSxH45HmGupZDVe05Y5QP1JFbR75pjeC8my/s320/weekender.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302336855202011634" /></a><br /><br />Ok, so I have all my pieces cut out for my Weekender Bag project. (Well. almost all of the cutting is complete. I ordered a bolt of heavy sew-in interfacing from Joann's with my 50% off coupon-good deal!- anyway the shipping takes FOREVER from that place! It finally made it here so I really have a couple more cut outs to do of the interfacing). Let me tell you that is a LOT of cutting! I would show pics of all my lovely cut outs, but that would give away my fabric choices...and that wouldn't make sense since I am having a "<a href="http://hbender.blogspot.com/2009/01/excitement-is-in-air-and-i-am-having.html">guess what fabric I picked giveaway</a>". <br /><br />I am going to start on the sewing tonight. Lyddiebug is staying at the GP's and Andy and Graham have baseball practice...so that means I get the house all to myself for 3.5 whole hours! Cha-ching! Talk about 3.5 consecutive hours of uninterrupted sewing while singing along the to XM satellite radio (the Lithium station-yeah, I am totally stuck in the 90's...lol)! I am a little nervous because I have had some bad luck with covering the cording in the past so to be safe I plan to have a seam ripper on hand...and I think I am going to whip out the antique machine with the old standard zipper foot to see if that helps out at all. My zipper foot for my <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007ZHEJ8/ref=cm_rdp_product/190-5559121-1807524">Brother machine</a> is not very user friendly for me for some reason. Does anyone have any <a href="http://knitals.ca/SewingCatalog/item4854.htm">Brother zipper foot </a>tips that might be useful? I hate it because it is so wide at the back which doesn't' really facilitate close sewing to the zipper. Unless maybe I am trying to sew too close? I think I need some guidance!:)<br /><br />Ok, I am done rambling/venting about my zipper foot...any comments with helpful tips will be much appreciated:) I will take photos as I complete the bag so I can share the construction process later.<br /><br />Have a good weekend everyone!frankenpughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606344665324212466noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693405399511548437.post-36835248851689115962009-02-03T16:19:00.006-06:002009-02-04T11:52:42.138-06:00I feel LAME!Ok, so is my <a href="http://hbender.blogspot.com/2009/01/excitement-is-in-air-and-i-am-having.html">giveaway</a> lame or what...I have six entrants. Oh well, that definitely makes the odds better for those of you who have posted a guess;) I think I am going to ammend the rules a little...(Click the link to see the edited contest)<br /><br />On to happier news...<br /><br />I just received my first mini quilt from the uber talented <a href="http://spinsterhandmade,blogspot.com">Jill</a>. It is AMAZING! I love it! I think it is by far one of the coolest things I have ever received in a swap. Thanks so much Jill! BTW, your quilt is in the mail today...<br /><br />Check out the photos...<br /><br />I think my June Cleaver-esque mini looks fab against the 50's aqua colored walls of my sewing room!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKdeCWTWM0giTpX4cm8kgI3VzxtRWnYLHbpjZGemGLZF8nJlWhKWZ4WlKaMBGuDDESXaywK4AjhzVQkqYTbgTrKvxRbU-wqgPdXlHIK6bEnRGu4vG5buhcBfF2eEwvwnoigOVfCPDXdySz/s1600-h/cleaver.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKdeCWTWM0giTpX4cm8kgI3VzxtRWnYLHbpjZGemGLZF8nJlWhKWZ4WlKaMBGuDDESXaywK4AjhzVQkqYTbgTrKvxRbU-wqgPdXlHIK6bEnRGu4vG5buhcBfF2eEwvwnoigOVfCPDXdySz/s320/cleaver.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298964701313463058" /></a><br /><br />(Check out my innovative hanging mechanism...packing tape stuck straight to the wall...FANCY!)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLGqvMaXrAD_BSaHxP8BB5Y99sy-deWU5w7BzscmDXlBGQIOfEuuZc0kt1zwGE1fLPCBdcEiA692DeDsGBVJ3RO7P-4PHEyO99F7nO2boplyAUZ9nE4gU_Cp3950MWfobOepyZP9Z-PVtS/s1600-h/closeup.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLGqvMaXrAD_BSaHxP8BB5Y99sy-deWU5w7BzscmDXlBGQIOfEuuZc0kt1zwGE1fLPCBdcEiA692DeDsGBVJ3RO7P-4PHEyO99F7nO2boplyAUZ9nE4gU_Cp3950MWfobOepyZP9Z-PVtS/s320/closeup.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298964719425146226" /></a><br /><br />So creative! I am in complete awe!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuN7-kep1lxi7X9G5entMoD2bLFnF6ylQ4QZ2GDCpXaiRAxfDOnTQO87Fskpj9EDAejn3ZP-uq2zk0oShyivrzBTeAjfewYn1FM4rWc7d240-xKywNUUvdq3nEHR9b7oc948qw5QjGN-yH/s1600-h/closeup2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuN7-kep1lxi7X9G5entMoD2bLFnF6ylQ4QZ2GDCpXaiRAxfDOnTQO87Fskpj9EDAejn3ZP-uq2zk0oShyivrzBTeAjfewYn1FM4rWc7d240-xKywNUUvdq3nEHR9b7oc948qw5QjGN-yH/s320/closeup2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298964706579635490" /></a><br /><br />I absolutely love this quilt and can't wait to hang it on the wall. BTW, how exactly do you hang these things on the wall? I have the perfect spot for it right behind my ironing board:)<br /><br />THANKS, JILL!frankenpughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606344665324212466noreply@blogger.com3