One Thing Leads To Another

After reading the title to this post, do you have that 80's song by The Fixx running through your head? If you didn't... you might now that I mentioned it - ha!

So anyways, I was thinking today, how sometimes "one thing really does lead to another".
Take for instance custom orders.
Right before Christmas, I was commissioned to create a couple button bracelets.
At that time, I was so busy with scarf orders that I had to put off the job until after the holidays.

Since I couldn't get right to the bracelets and because my stash of "really good" vintage buttons had dwindled, I suggested to my client that she gather up an assortment of her own personal buttons to use. In the meantime while she was on a button search, she became curious about my scarves, and that lead to this custom one for her.

Which in turn, turned into more scarf orders from her.
One thing truly does, lead to another.

Embellished Baby Onesie's

Today, I embellished a few onesies for a baby shower gift.

I don't know about you, but I have lots of fabric scraps always ready to be used in a project - and this project was perfect!
Cashmere pieces added such a nice soft texture to a couple of the shirts.

I created a pattern template for each image.
Cut out the image on fabric, and used fusible web to attach it to the shirt.
(I love fusible web because it helps keep the applique in place while topstitching).

This fun and simple project added some cuteness to an otherwise not so exciting set of onesie's.

Today Is National Pie Day

I couldn't let "National Pie Day" pass without baking a pie.
Pies are definitely one of my most favorite confections to bake, and my family's most favorite to eat!
Hopefully, you will get to celebrate by enjoying a piece of pie today too.

Oreo Truffles

Have you ever made these?

They're super easy, and really yummy!

Oreo Truffles

1 (16 ounce) package OREO'S
1 (8 ounce) package Cream Cheese, softened
Semi-Sweet Chocolate, melted

Directions:
Crush cookies to fine crumbs in food processor; Add cream cheese; mix until well blended.

Roll cookie mixture into 42 balls, about 1-inch in diameter. Chill.
Dip balls in chocolate; place on wax paper-covered baking sheet.

Decorate as desired.

Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Store leftover truffles, covered, in refrigerator.

Twenty-Ten Basement Remodel Catch Up

Most of you know, that since April, we've been in the midst of remodeling our basement.
My hubby has been doing all the work himself, which has been a labor of love.
Each time we thought we had an idea when we might finish this project, another wrench has been thrown in the mix. It has been interesting, to say the least!
Just to recap where we left off in July, my hubby had just finished framing in a wall and putting up sheetrock - here's what it looked like.

In August, he built us a custom bar, tiled the floor behind the bar, added a sink, and put up bead board paneling.

Now, fast forward a few months..... and here is where we're at today!

You might remember awhile back, when I mentioned we purchased a collection of vintage license plates.
Well, now you can see from the above pic what we did with most of 'em!
My hubby reworked our stairs too - I didn't want carpet covering them again.

So he patched them the best he could, painted them black, and used some of the leftover license plates and some other signs on the risers.
The nezperc plate is extra special since it was my hubby's late grandparent's personalized plate.

Here is a view of the other side of the room opposite the new wall.

And this view shows part of the area behind our couches...

It feels good to finally be this far along. We still have a bunch of work to do though. The back bedroom down here that I store all my fabric in, still hasn't been touched. So, that's what's next on the list! My studio area has been painted, new floor installed, so after the back bedroom is finished, I think I'll get to move in - yay!

What I Do In My Spare Time

Thanks to all my fabulous customers who keep me busy.

I have been truly blessed!

Happy Thanksgiving!

I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!!

Thought I'd share a couple verses from my favorite Thanksgiving hymn - enjoy.

Come, Ye Thankful People - Henry Alford

Come, ye thankful people, come, Raise the song of harvest home:

All is safely gathered in. Ere the winter storm begin;

God, our Maker, doth provide For our wants to be supplied:

Come to God's own temple come, Raise the song of harvest home.

Even so, Lord, quickly come To Thy final harvest home;

Gather Thou Thy people in, Free from sorrow, free from sin;

There, forever purified, In Thy presence to abide:

Come, with all Thine angels, come, Raise the glorious harvest home.