Better to have a Millstone Necklace

I can't see a millstone without thinking of what Jesus said about little children, and who was the greatest in His kingdom....

 

Matthew 18 

 

At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”

 

He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them.

 

And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

 

Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me. 

 

“If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea. 

 

 

I pray your Lord's day was a good one. 

 

Peace and Blessings!

Busy as a Napoleon Bee

Busy day for us.  I've been listing lots of ephemera in my Etsy store today. 

Sweet Woodruffs

 

 

If you like to send notes, cards or...*gasp*...an old fashioned hand written letter, I've got hard to find greeting cards

 in my store from the 30's and 40's. 

 

 

If you know someone who likes ephemera, postcards, gift cards, photos, playing cards, PAPER...  

Please link them to my store and share with friends.  :) 

 

 

I also sometimes make cards.  I have a hard time throwing pieces of fabric away so I usually make something with it, if time allows. 

 

 

I would love it if you would share my store with others because....

1. It shows my husband my endeavors are not useless. 

2.  It helps pay the orthodontist and college books stores. 

 

HAVE A MARVELOUS WEEKEND!!! 

((((((group hugs))))))

 

New Hampshire Stone Wall

My favorite thing about New Hampshire was all the rock walls or stone fences every where you looked.  What are they, anyway?  I loved them and want one of my own now. 

 

Rock Walls or Stone Fences? 

Stone Walls or Rock Fences? 

 

Stone Wall information for the nerdy history type such as myself.  :) 

 

 

Sharing with Friday Fences

Britches and Bloomers Pattern

• I love this pattern.  It's sweet.  It's practical.  It's versatile.  It's a unisex pattern for boys and girls.  It fits nicely.  I never have to adjust the size which makes me very happy.  Put a cuff or a ruffle on them, or leave both off, depending on your mood or taste.   

• It takes a half yard and basically an hour.  You know those 1 hour patterns that turn into 12 hour projects.  This is NOT one of them.  :)  You can have these britches/bloomers sewn in no time. 

•  I have many friends who want to learn sewing, or think sewing is intimidating.  This pattern......easy peasy!!!  A beginner can make these.  Don't be afraid. 

!!!  YOU CAN DO IT  !!! 

• I sew these bloomers for my friend's babies and toddlers and they say wherever they go, they get compliments and comments on the "oh so cute bloomers" and "where did they get them" and "what pattern is it"  ....la la la.... 

• This pattern is sewn frequently and I can't afford to keep replacing it.  I tape the pattern to the sliding glass window and retrace the size I need that day onto freezer paper.   

This is what the older packaging looks like. 
She has taken a new photo for new packaging, seen below.
Love all of Jackie Clark's patterns.  Give them a try.

 

Britches and Bloomers at Sew Mama Sew

(it's out of stock at Sew Mama Sew, but you can see the reviews)

 

Britches and Bloomers Pattern at Ethelbird and Eliza for $8.50

Here are the latest "Bloomers" I made.  You don't think I would actually leave bird fabric at the fabric store, left unpurchased do you?  Bought this sweet fabric, whipped up the bloomers, then decided I needed something for the pockets and ruffles (which are completely optional, of course).  I dug around in my fat quarters, pulled out the blue dots, PERFECT! 

 

Perfect little gift for my favorite 2 year old Jenny. 

 

Don't look too closely, you'll see I did not use blue thread on pockets and ruffles.  I used what I had.  I'm not going to drive to a fabric store for blue thread.  I'm cheap.  I'm lazy. 

I'm in a hurry. 

Oy!

 

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Chic on a Shoe String Flaunt it Friday
Its a hodge podge life ~ hodge podge Friday
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 Be blessed and Be a Blessing!

Choose Joy!

 

 

A black cat walked in front of me today.  Mom stepped on my tail.  Going to bed early. 

Love, Pooh