First Pumpkin And Garden

Melons and peppers................At noon, it was still 64 degrees but the honey bee didn't mind the chill.
making Cosmos seeds............
The mini pumpkin appears yellow so may not last long. Will keep you posted.

Cute Quilt Top Is Done

The organization sent such cute fabrics! Next week I'll get batting and begin lots of machine quilting per request of the hospitals. Requested turn around time is 4-6 weeks and I've had my packet for 6 days so am sure to finish quickly.

Two New Girls With New Shoes

Bethany Kish and Mary, Mary Quite Contrary have new boots from China! Undies too but I can't sew outfits fast enough for them. Whatever I list sells so fast!!
The girls are 12" tall and fully jointed so can be posed in really cute ways!

Organized and Efficient - 24/7

Most people use the word "busy" to describe their day or life. I've heard that word used as an excuse waaaay too often! When people say, "wow, you're so busy," I wonder what they do with their 24 hours a day, every day!

The doll panty and briefs part of my business is huge and I have to sew for a couple doll sizes every other day (between 2 - 5 dozen) to keep a supply ready. Today I sewed for Bethany Kish and Sasha. After listing doll panties and a couple of outfits for sale, I had a chance to start the kids' quilt for the hospital. I borrowed the guest room and placed the rotary mat onto the oak table leaf that is stored under the guest bed. It's important to have a very firm cutting surface to accurately cut quilt pieces to sew.
This turned out to be a very efficient work space to cut and place the sections to be ready to sew. Kristine's Andy watched for awhile and then took a nap!
Yesterday a customer at the post office commented about how organized and well packaged and labeled my items were. The postal workers didn't have to wait for me and as I waited, I knit! As usual! What can I say? I run a business. Time is money and if I'm not producing, I can't expect to earn money. Below is my mailing station in Santa's Workshop. The wooden church holds sold items; if they are in bubble envelopes, I've received payment. If they are still in clear plastic, I'm waiting for payment.
The red pockets hold labels, business cards, tape, mailers................. I print labels and business cards in advance about once a month.

Youngest Grand

Aunt Pam is right; he is such a cutie pie! The last pic looks so much like a baby expression of Daddy that we called the "Pooh look!"

Funny Brooklyn

I so want to remember this stage! She asks to skype with Gramma, will play peek a boo, talk loudly, dance to her music, do all kinds of things. Tonight she SAT on the computer, made me "go away" but could still hear me, drummed up a really sad face and had a nice tantrum for Mommy!

Birthday Presents

He's happy!! One more package is on the way; I know the contents (as I knew this one) but so far have NOT told him! Surprised??