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Two new quilt tops

2012-01-22T18:05:00.003-06:00

We are having beautiful weather here in southeast Texas. Hope it continues! I'm keeping myself busy working on my stash. I've completed two quilt tops; one is Happy Houses and the other one is scrappy strip blocks. The sad thing is I found even more strips as I was putting these two quilts together, lol. If you are interested, just "contact me".

Good Morning, 2012!

2012-01-09T09:59:00.003-06:00

Good Morning! I sure hope 2012 is better for me than 2011, lol. I started off the year waiting for my surgery; and ended up not feeling well. Last Saturday was the 1st almost normal day for me since last November. Even though I haven't felt like doing much, I have slowly continued sewing. My latest project was two quilt tops I made to sell. They are listed in eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/300647449128?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649.
I've also been working on my 2" postage stamp quilt. I'll post pictures of my blocks soon; I believe there are about 20 now. I'm not sure of my setting; I'll have to think on that. Hope you all have a great Monday!

Handmade fabric yo yos

2011-12-07T16:30:00.002-06:00

Hello, blogger friends! Sorry I haven't been posting. I'm still busy with grandkids and sewing. In September, I started volunteering with a local museum. They are doing "Wild Catters" weekends once a month and I've been doing crafts. This weekend is our Chrismtas one and I'm making yo yos. The kids will make their own; however, I have some yo yos already made; they will only have to glue on button and the hanger. I'm also going to be selling them. I'll be listing them soon in my selling blog. I can make them in any color and theme.

Hello on 11/11/11

2011-11-11T16:35:00.005-06:00

How is everyone doing? I've been busy, busy with grandkids and with sewing. I did finish the 3rd raggy quilt for my 3rd DGD. We had a nice birthday party at our house; she also had a party with her mom's family.
I've also been working on organizer totes. There are either 8 or 9 pockets, inside & outside; fabrics are 100% cotton. I can make them in your choice of colors and themes. E-mail me for details.

My newest raggy totes

2011-10-15T13:59:00.003-05:00

Hello! Has everyone else been as busy as I've been? Between sewing and grandkids, my days are full. I did finish two of the three birthday raggy quilts; will finish the 3rd one before end of month. This last week, i made three more raggy totes. they have either 8 or 9 pockets inside and outside. The one with the sewing theme is a sample of a bag that will eventually be for Avon samples. I can make any bag in whatever your fave fabric is. The pink & multi color ones are 13" by 8.5" by 4.5"; the quilting theme one is 14" by 12" by 4.5".

Newest Totebags

2011-09-28T13:25:00.003-05:00

Hello! I think our weather is trying to turn cool. I'm so ready for fall! I've been keeping myself busy sewing and watching grandkids. Just got back from my son's house; I got to give baby Josh his bottle and put him to sleep. He's growing so fast!
I'll post soon about the three quilts I'm making for my DGDs. but I took a break and made two organizer totes. There are 4 pockets on the outside and at least 6 pockets on the inside. I'm going to post them in the Raggy Anne blog as special orders.

This is a new day!

2011-09-15T06:02:00.003-05:00

Hello again! I've been busy sewing and listing on eBay and etsy. I put together a quilt top from floral prints. I'm selling the squares as sets; I have I Spy squares, 1930s, and floral prints. The link to my eBay auctions is: http://www.ebay.com/itm/300598690676?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
thanks for looking!

New Selling Site: Quilt Mama Classifieds

2011-08-13T13:45:00.002-05:00

Hello! Sorry I haven't been blogging lately. This summer has been a whirlwind with DGKs here and a lot of sewing going on! I've also been looking for new sites to sell my quilts. I just found one a few days ago. And the best is I won a free featured ad today; here it is: http://www.quiltmamaclassifieds.com/hsx/classifieds.hsx. Check it out!

Finished another UFO!

2011-07-21T17:14:00.002-05:00

I've been busy sewing. I did a swap a few years ago with 12.5" blocks using Calico fabrics. I found the blocks and decided to put together. Nine of the blocks were from the swap; the rest were blocks I made. I added a couple of borders; the top measures 59" by 72". In a day or two, I'll be listing it somewhere.....

I won a Giveaway!

2011-07-19T12:43:00.003-05:00

I love to enter giveaways on blogs. Did win one time -- from Nancy Huggins. I won again! Dani has a wonderful blog: http://dani-eagleswings.blogspot.com/
I received this beautiful blue work stitchery and will treasure it always. thanks again, Dani!
I guess maybe I need to do a giveaway? Maybe I will next month, which is also my Birthday month. Hope everyone has a great day.

Finished a UFO!

2011-07-08T20:04:00.004-05:00

Has everyone been having as busy a summer as I have? I've had a revolving "grandmother" door, lol. I love them, but it's nice when I can have some quiet time too. Since the girls are older, I have been able to sew even when they are around. This week I found ten blue rail fence blocks I believe I won in a block lotto. I made six more and added some borders. It's for sale now as a quilt top. Isn't it pretty?

Vintage Fabrics For Sale

2011-06-18T06:56:00.003-05:00

Good Morning! Isn't the month of June flying by? We've had a lot of family activities going on. Our oldest DGS graduated from high school; DH & I attended his graduation and Open House. Four of the DGKs who live in area have been spending a lot of time here. We have video games and TV on in most rooms of the house. It's noisy, but it's so nice to have them here.
I'm still working on my detash of vintage fabris. I had slowed down as I'm also selling newer fabrics, but it's time to get back to this.
Here are two photos of some lots I put together. I have some fabrics liated in my salling blog, bur you can always conract me. I am also putting together mystery boxes for eBay listings.

Square sets, fat quarter bundles, etc.

2011-06-02T17:45:00.004-05:00

Hello! Here in southeast Texas, it's summer already. Where did spring go? My friend said next week will reach 101; the hottest for that day since 1911. Of course, it doesn't bother me too much as I stay inside mostly. And I travel in my air conditioned car, lol.
I've been busy cutting out squares and fat quarters to sell. I've listed some on eBay and have sold some in a quilting group I'm in. The most popular size seems to be 2" squares and 5" squares. If you are interested in any size or theme, just let me know. Here is a photos of some I've cut out. Oh, they are rotary cut by me in my smoke free and pet free home.

Delicious Cake Recipe

2011-05-17T09:20:00.004-05:00

Good Morning! How is everyone doing today? I'm still sewing on the surgical caps; just love all the different fabrics I'm pulling from my stash. Hope all the nurses do, too.
Do you like to bake? I don't bake as much as I used to, but this is a favorite of my family. I got the recipe from my MIL. Enjoy!
LYNN'S CAKE
3 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups oil
1 (8oz) can crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups mashed bananas
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1 tsp. vanilla
Mix dry ingredients; set aside. Mix eggs, pineapple, nuts, bananas and oil; add vanilla. Make hole in center of flour; put in cream mixture. Stir lightly; do not beat. Bake in tube or Bundt pan at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Cover with powdered sugar glaze..

My Mug Rug Swap

2011-05-15T05:48:00.009-05:00

Yesterday was a "grandma" day; I had four of my grandkids at my house off and on. My 3rd DGS is spending the weekend here. Then my DD's youngest two stayed while she had errands to do. The boys were pretty good; the 2 year old just took a little attention. I did manage to work on my surgical caps, even with them here. It helped that DD cooked our dinner, lol. Oh, the older one did come for dinner.
As some of you know, I'm in eBay groups. I love the friendships I have made there. Also love the swaps we do. The latest in one of the groups is a mug rug. I'm posting a photo of mine. One side is a solid piece of handpainted fabric; the other is strips. Didn't Nancy do a great job? She is selling her handdyed/handpainted fabrics on her blog: hugginshaven, http://hugginshaven.blogspot.com/

My Newest Project!

2011-05-13T12:05:00.004-05:00

It's a pretty day today and will be a pretty weekend. That's good as we had lots of rain yesterday. Hope the rest of the country is being safe from the storms and floods lately.
This last month or so, I had been working on market bags, lunch bags, and totebags. Then I received a request to make surgical caps. I had never done any, but I was game! I came up with 2 different styles; several different sizes. (I don't believe one size fits all is for everyone!) My buyer came by yesterday and bought the nine I had ready with her fabrics. She took eight others (made with my fabrics) to her hospital today; I'm hoping for a sell-out, lol. I will be listing them online; if anyone is interested, just e-mail me. I can customize them for you!

New Market Bags

2011-05-07T07:32:00.003-05:00

Good Morning! DD, Janice, is having another Open House. This time there will be 4 vendors set up at the Avon Office in Port Neches. Staci will be selling Scensy; Amanada sells Avon; Janice has Tupperware; and my raggy/traditional items will be set up. Because I'm babysitting for Janice, I won't be there. My sweet DIL, Laurie, will be there for me.
This week I've been busy dreaming up market bags to sell. The good thing is if they don't sell, I get to use them! This is only three of them; they measure about 14" x 14" x 8".Oh, I've also used vintage fabrics.

My New Beach Bags

2011-04-27T22:22:00.004-05:00

My DH helped out at a Friends of the Library book sale today. I stayed home and sewed. I did finish two beach bags I started last week. Had put them aside to work on the Sailor's Prayer quilt top and to prepare for Easter. These are a little bigger than my 1st two; about 20" by 21" by 5 1/2". They have the cutest Hula cotton fabrics and are lined and have pockets inside. I listed them on eBay today.

Sailor's Prayer

2011-04-25T21:21:00.004-05:00

So, how has the weather been in your town? We were expeciting rain, but only got wind. We had a great Easter; family time is always wonderful.
I made a lighthouse raggy quilt for my nephew & his wife sometime ago. I saw the fabrics left over, so decided to do another one. Well, one of the fabrics had the prettiest print, so I changed the theme to Sailor's Prayer. It does have lighthouses, but also has ships, etc. The size is 49" by 56"; a border could be added to make it larger. I'm going to list it on eBay Wednesday, but if you are interested, just contact me.

Lazy Day in Southeast Texas

2011-04-21T22:24:00.002-05:00

I haven't done very much the last two days; guess all the sewing I've done has caught up with me. I did manage to list some items in both eBay and etsy. I still have the baby burp cloths to list. I made 18 the other day; wow! They are about 18" x 5" and have three layers of flannel. Please contact me if you're interested.
ra

My Pillowcase Dresses

2011-04-17T08:43:00.005-05:00

Our weather has been so pretty lately. Hope yours has been too! I've been sewing away. For years I wanted to try a pillowcase dress, so finally did. I made the 1st four out of dotted swiss fabric from my mother's stash. They are truely one of a kind! I also found the cutest pink & brown print and a sweet rose print. My DD loves it and wants one for Meagan, who is 2 1/2. I make them in sizes 3 mos. to 5. I'm listing them in my selling blog, if anyone is interested.

Here is a photo of my pretty models, my youngest two DGDs.

My new beach bags

2011-04-12T10:53:00.003-05:00

After making so many raggy totes, I decided it was time to make traditional totebags again. I created my version of a beach bag. They're around 18" x 19" x 5" and fully lined with pockets inside. I used vintage heavier fabrics from my mother's stash (these are from the 70s, I think.) and are washable. These are my 1st two and I washed them after making them. If you are interested, just contact me. They will go in a show this Saturday, so might be gone. I also added beach bags to our Raggy Anne blog.

My Postage Stamp Quilt Progress

2011-04-04T21:57:00.002-05:00

I've been slowly working on my 2" squares for my postage stamp quilt. So far, I have 12 blocks completed; they're 10.5" each. I'm still thinking on my layout, but think I will alternate these blocks with 10.5" muslin squares. Is anyone else working on a 2" postage stamp quilt? If so, I would love to hear from you. I have swapped with several people, but would love to swap with more.

Totebags and more totebags!

2011-04-03T20:55:00.007-05:00

I finished three more raggy totebags. They were for a special order. As you can see, they are all a little different, as all my totebags are OOAK.

Today I decided to make a couple of traditional totebags. It's been months since I've done a simple totebag; glad I could remember how to sew them, lol. The kid print is a vintage fabric from my mother's stash and the black & white 100% cotton fabric is a piece from my own stash. I added larger pockets inside and have a longer handle. I would be glad to make a tote for you in your choice of colors.

Sewing away in Texas!

2011-03-22T17:20:00.008-05:00

As I was working on a round for a Round Robin, I also worked on my 2" squares. They are addictive!

Have you heard of a Round Robin? It's a quilt that is made by a group of quilters and it's a variation of doing friendship blocks. To start, everyone makes a block for the center. The blocks are passed to someone else in the group. They add the first round. Then the next quilter adds the second. This continues until all the rounds are added. The quilter who made the center block then gets the quilt top back to keep and finish. These round robins are challenging. Well, two members dropped out of a round robin, so I volunteered to do a round for my friend. I made the round simple so it could "frame" the lovely birdhouse and vines. It will be on the way to the next person tomorrow.

Colleen's Gieveaway

2011-03-16T17:51:00.002-05:00

My friend, Colleen, is having a giveaway in her blog -- really neat room spray and tarts. I placed in my sidebar, but need to remember how to make it clickable. Sorry about that!

Sorry, I can't post any more progress on my 2" squares. I've been working in my messy sewing room. There is no way I can post a photo now, but will do so when it's completed. It's like Christmas; I'm finding so many neat stuff, lol.

Heitage Festival Time!

2011-03-14T12:11:00.007-05:00

It's over for the year! The Nederland Heritage Festival began in 1973 as Nederland celebrated its 75th birthday. A committee was formed to organize events for Nederland’s Diamond Jubilee. The event was such a success that organizers decided that it should become an annual event and the Nederland Heritage Festival was born. This is truly a fun time for all; old and young. The concessions (food vendors) are set up by Tuesday at 4 pm and close on Sunday about 5 pm. The carnival rides start around 5 pm every day, except all day on Saturday & Sunday. There are craft booths set up for the weekend. Activities include a Chili Cook off, Old Car Show, a Pageant, Music Show, Art Show, etc. My DH is active in his KC group and heads up the etofee cooking.

This year, I stayed home and babysat mostly. So, I had time to work on my Postage Stamp squares. I have cut out about 600 squares so far. Have traded half of these; still waiting on some of my trades to come home. I have 215 squaes sewed together; four completed blocks and rows ready to complete. My blocks are 10" square; 36 squares each. I have a long way to go!

Progress on Postage Stamp squares

2011-03-07T16:08:00.002-06:00

Like I said, I'm showing the prgress on my Postage Stamp Quilt. So far, I have 86 squares in some form of sewing and an extra 11 squares ready to add. I cut out 400 extra squares to swap. Thanks, quilting friends, for swapping 50 2" squares with me! I could cut out more squares from my stash, but I think I'll wait until all thee squishies come in the mail. Won't this be like Christmas? I'm going to try not to have duplicates, but 1 or 2 might slip by; hope the quilt police won't check on me, lol. How is your progress doing? It might be a few days before I'm able to sew any more; gotta wait for the mail.....

My Postage Stamp Quilt progress

2011-03-05T21:32:00.005-06:00

The rain finally stopped today; now it's getting cold. This is typical Texas weather. If you don't like the weather, wait around and it will change.
I decided to do something totally different. For years, I've been fascinated by the Postage Stamp quilt. So, I've started cutting out squares for one. My square size will be 2", even though I know most of the quilts are 1" to 1 1/2". I have about 75 cut out for me and 200 cut out to trade (50 squares times 4). The photo shows the squares I cut for myself so far. When I start my sewing, I will post again.
Have you ever wanted to try one? If so, join me.

My beautiful new quilt

2011-02-28T21:06:00.006-06:00

Some of you may know I recently had surgery for breast cancer; some of you may not know. It was an experience I would not want to go thru again; nor have any of my friends go thru it. It has helped having caring, supportive friends though. I know I posted before about a wonderful eBay group I'm in. Well, the same group made me a Breast Awareness Quilt which I received today and I'm still in tears. The note said it was to wrap myself in hugs from the group. Thank you, Quilter's Corner Group! You are the best!
(Sorry the photos are poor; I will take more photos in the daylight tomorrow.)

Vintage Fabric Lots

2011-02-26T17:57:00.005-06:00

Our weather has been nice today, not cold, not hot. Guess I should have stayed outside, lol. But I did do errands, so didn't stay inside all day. I have been busy, taking photos of lots of vintage fabrics. I have some listed on eBay right now, but do have more to list. Right now, I'm concentrating on the cotton blends -- there are dotted swiss, trigger, polished cotton, cordoroy, cotton knits, organza, and who knows what else? I'm selling these fabrics, cheap, cheap. They could be used in crafts, as Market Bags, as clothing, even in quilts -- if you don't use all 100% cotton. These are unwashed and have been stored in a pet-free, smoke-free home. They are from the 50s to 90s. Just contact me for a price and more photos.

Mystery Quilt

2011-02-23T21:11:00.004-06:00

A couple years ago, I did a Mystery Quilt in one of my groups. When I put it together, it came out wrong. It is now a UFO, lol. However, I tried again a few months ago. One of our members is doing a Mystery Quilt; we get a round once a month. So far, I've done five rounds. Here are photos of round 1 & 3.

Heart Candle Mat

2011-02-22T09:52:00.004-06:00

It's pretty today, but overcast. What happened to our pretty weather?
As some of you know, I'm in eBay quilt groups. I love them all! I find support, guidance, education and fun. I love to join the challenges. In one of my groups, there is a challenge to make one item every month for Christmas gifts; this month we had to make a heart candle mat. It's so easy! Tomorrow I will post about a Mystery Quilt I'm doing in another group.
Have a great day!

Skulls fabric totes

2011-02-20T18:59:00.005-06:00

I have been sewing up a storm, lol. After finishing the baby set, I started work on a special order. I had already made two totes from skulls fabrics. I was asked to do three more. These are OOAK totes; no two will be exactly alike. Here is a photo of them:

Baby Set

2011-02-18T16:53:00.004-06:00

We've been enjoying pretty weather here. Hope the weekend is the same. I've been busy sewing on raggy items. My latest project is a raggy baby quilt and raggy diaper bag. I love the cute novelty prints, don't you? I will be listing in our selling blog and can also do a custom order with your choice of colors.

Happy Valentine's Day!

2011-02-14T16:35:00.005-06:00

I hope everyone is having a nice Valentine's Day. The weather is gorgeous here in southeast Texas. Meagan, our 28 month old granddaughter, is having fun playing on carport with her Grandpa. I've beem in the house sewing Xs on squares for a new baby quilt I'm working on. There will be a diaper bag to match also. I'll list it in my blog when it's completed. I also do custom orders.
Bye for now!

new Raggy Round Robin quilt

2011-02-10T09:17:00.005-06:00

The other day, I blogged about the beautiful raggy round robin I received back. Well, it's now clipped and washed. I took a photo and measured it; it's 91" x 83". I wanted to show it off. Thanks again to my Quilting Corner friends!

New Raggy Totes

2011-02-09T09:19:00.002-06:00

I had another custom order for a totebag. I made two, planning on listing one on etsy. However, both sold today. Yea! I do have more fabric, though, and can make more. Visit our selling blog (Raggy Anne Creations) and e-mail me. As a special note, these are One of a Kind; no two are exactly alike.

Cold Day in Southeast Texas

2011-02-02T20:12:00.008-06:00

I know our cold weather here cannot compare to other states with ice and snow, but southeast Texas has a short winter. My body is not used to the coldness of today. So, I did no crafting today, but did manage to wash a few dishes and cook Chickenetti for dinner. When my DH brought in the mail, there was a beat up box; I knew immediately what it was. I'm in a few wonderful eBay quilting groups. In one of them, we did a raggy round robin. It was fun, but DH kept asking if I realized how much time I was spending on them. I said yes, and I would receive a raggy quilt back some day. Well, he thinks now it was worth all the time. My round robin is gorgeous! It's so large that I couldn't take the whole quilt all by myself, but I wanted to show it before it was clipped. When I clip and wash it, I'll take another photo, but will do it with help so the whole thing can be pictured. This should keep me warm while I'm clipping it, lol. Thanks to all my Quilting Corner friends.

2011-01-30T17:59:00.002-06:00

We woke up to rain today, but it's gone finally. When I'm ready to start sewing classes again, I'll have a new projects tote to use. My friend, Nancy Huggins, makes the nicest totebags and she made me this one. Visit her blog at http://hugginshaven.blogspot.com/

Hello!

2011-01-24T09:00:00.004-06:00

Sorry it's been a while since I blogged. This has been a hectic time. I had a needle biospy on December 23rd; then, found out on January 3rd that I had breast cancer. On January 10th I had a radial mastectomy. I had a difficult time talking about my condition; now, I'm pleased to say I am cancer free. I thank my hubby and kids for all they did to help me thru this bad time.
I had to stop taking the pain killers the 3rd day as the nausea was more than I could stand, so extra strength Tynelol has been my "friend", lol. Also, I discovered my rice bags are fantastic. I used the cold ones where the staples were -- worked like a charm. So I highly receommend them for surgery victims. I make them in 4 different sizes and can use color or theme of your choice. The prices are in my selling blog (button over to right side).
I hope everyone is having a wonderful day.

Quiet Saturday......

2010-12-18T20:21:00.004-06:00

Last weekend was hectic; this weekend is so much quieter. Can't believe none of my grandkids are here. Maybe somebody will show up tomorrow? We did have a nice visit with our son and his darling wife. Did I post here that they are expecting in July? This will be our 8th grandchild and I'm just as excited as the first one. Can't believe that 1st one will be graduating from high school this year! How fast they grow up.
I'm showing photos of some Santa blocks I've made. Today I added a 3rd round to a mystery quilt I'm working on. Wonder what the next clue will be?

Listing vintage fabrics.....

2010-12-12T17:11:00.004-06:00

I've been working in stored boxes again. There is way too much fabric, so I'm starting to list them. I'm starting off with the vintage ones. Some I had in storage; some I inherited from my mother. I have them listed on eBay, etsy, and will be listing in Raggy Anne blog daily. If you are looking for a particular color or weight, let me know. The bottom photo is a flannel with a neat border; the middle photo is a lighter weight cotton; the top photo is a cotton blend.

Good Morning, Saturday!

2010-12-11T04:32:00.006-06:00

Good Morning! Don't know why I'm up so early, have a full house so am limited to my bedroom. So, here I am on my PC, lol.
My friend, Annie, finished updating my selling blog last night. She is a talented Prim artist; however, she is a whiz on computers also. Thanks, Annie! You can visit her blog at http://www.oldeannieprimitives.blogspot.com. Hope I've typed that right; for some reason, I can't copy & paste at this time. Oh, Annie! I need you already, lol.
My DD, Janice, is here with her family. She is going to her Avon Christmas party today and it's easier if kids are here in the AM. Especially since 2 of them stay up late and sleep late. We have people sleeping in every room in house, except for my sewing room. Ane that's only because there's no room for anything except sewing stuff, lol.
If you have time, visit our Raggy Anne blog. I will be updating it daily until it's full again. Hope you're enjoying this Christmas season.

Hello!

2010-12-07T09:15:00.005-06:00

Good Morning! I decided to try making dog mats. These can be used for dog crates, to cover your bed, sofa, or in the car. I can make them different sizes, raggy or traditional. I have some listed in eBay under sadeae5. They will soon be in my blog. Contact me for further information.

Winners of my giveaways!

2010-12-06T22:03:00.004-06:00

Thanks to the ones who entered my giveaways. The winners are Annie & Colleen. Please let me know which rice bag you would like; or I can just choose one. Your choice, though. If you want a color or theme I don't have listed yet, let me know. I believe both of you have my e-mail addy.
I do apologize for not posting the names sooner. I've been busy working on dog mats. Will post photos tomorrow; they are so much fun to make! Also, thanks to Nancy, of insidenanashead.blogspot.com/, for her guidance in making these pads.

Free Giveaway

2010-11-28T12:27:00.008-06:00

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving weekend. I know I did! I have been having fun making rice bags and decided to give two away. The rules are simple.... Become a follower in our selling blog, http://raggyannecreations.blogspot.com/; make a purchase and earn 3 chances; and leave a comment in this blog. Easy way to receive 5 chances. Good Luck!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

2010-11-25T08:04:00.003-06:00

I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving Day. I remember all the wonderful days from years past. In my youth, we went to my grandparents house in Louisiana. My mother was the youngest of 6 siblings; all were still living at the time. Grandma's house was overflowing with uncles, aunts, and cousins. In later years, we spent the day at our other grandparents' house in Groves. Dad was one of 3; so, we spent day with aunts, uncles and cousins also. After both sets of grandparents were gone, we spent the day at my parents' house. As the years went by, my two brothers and I added spouses, children, and grandkids to our mixture. Even though I treasure all those years, I'm thankful for the prenent day. Today Rochelle & I will be having dinner with our oldest son & our youngest daughter and their families. We'll miss our other daughter & son and their families. I am especially thankful for my husband of 39 years.

2010-11-21T15:39:00.004-06:00

I hope everyone is having as pretty weather as we are. The is the type of weather I could live with all year. Been busy with grandkids. Madison is spending the weekend here with her dad and Meagan has been here also. So cute to see the two year old cousins playing and sharing.

I've also taken the time to list on both eBay and etsy. My latest project is rice bags. They're so much fun! I make 3 different sizes: small, 4.5 x 5; medium, 4.5 x 9; and large, 4.5 x 13. I also can make any color or theme you want. Here is a couple photos. Just fill out the contact form at bottom of my blog if you are interested.

Have a peaceful Sunday!

eBay and etsy auctions

2010-11-13T18:06:00.005-06:00

I've been busy listing on both eBay and etsy. My DH & I emptied a storage building; we've had it so long we could have probably bought a new one, lol. In it, I found fabrics from the 60s thru the 80s. I've been washing fabrics and listing every day. Haven't sold very much; but at least it's a start.
I've also been babysitting Meagan. Her mom, Janice, is now selling both Avon and Tupperware. She hands out flyers with all 3 ventures together -- Avon, Tupperware and raggy items. If anyone needs anything, fill out the Contact Me form at bottom of my blog and I will send her e-mail addy.
Here are two of my fabrics:

Raggy Totes

2010-09-21T15:19:00.003-05:00

I'm still sewing! I've made several raggy totebags to sell. I can do any color combos you would like. These are purple/white, yellow/white, and purple/creme.

2010-09-19T19:28:00.000-05:00

Today has been a quiet, peaceful day. For the first time in a while, it was just DH & myself. Good thing we still "like" each other, lol. I'm doing a calico swap in one of my groups. This weekend, I worked on some extra blocks. When the swap is finished, I hope to put together two quilts, one to keep, one to sell. Here are some of the blocks I hav made:

I'm back!

2010-08-16T10:41:00.003-05:00

Hello! I'm back finally. We've been back in our house since the middle of June; however, it's been a whirlwind. We've had to buy new furniture, linens, plasticware, staples, etc. We're still emptying boxes and moving things around. I would never suggest having a house fire, but it is nice to have a new kitchen. Here are some photos of part of my kitchen. I do love the new pantry, with the deep, deep shelves.

I've also been busy making raggy totebags. My new DIL, Laurie, has been getting orders for me. I will be posting photos in my selling blog soon. I'm so glad to be back and will be posting regularly again. Bye for now.....

Long Absence

2010-03-08T06:39:00.002-06:00

Sorry I've been missing for so long. I was busy working on charm table runners and started a new charm quilt. Then we had a house fire. I know how lucky we were that no one was hurt and our house did not burnt down. However, we did lose our kitchen and den. The only furniture saved out of those rooms were my mother's rocker and my DH's little table. There is smoke and water damage; I'm still hoping to save my sewing room. I'll see after the Recover team does their job. I do have to say that we have a wonderful insurance company. I don't know if I can name it, but the initials are S F. We had a good policy and they are treating us more than fair. We are using their Premier groups; so far, have a recovery team, a building team and a textile clean up team. This happened on Wednesday night; by Thursday, we were visited by the adjuster, the recovery team and the contractor. By Friday, the kitchen & den were already emptied. Saturday, those two rooms were demolished. Today, they're starting in the Living Room. Even though I'm not doing any of the physical work, I'm having to say keep or toss, so it's very emotional.
I am also thankful that all the items up for sale in my selling blog was in airtight totes. I am planning on putting it on vacation mode, though; at least until the clean up is finished.
Warning to everyone: have a fire extinguisher in your kitchen!
I'll be back when I can......

Handmade Spring Rag Table Runners

2010-02-28T17:05:00.005-06:00

I wanted to sew something for Spring, so came up with these charm raggy table runners. They are 8" by 20"; a perfect size for almost anything little table, or even the back of a toliet. I will be listing them in my selling blog; just click on the little Raggy Anne banner on side of screen.

I did draw the names for my giveaway. Check in Raggy Anne Creations selling blog for details......

Handmade I Spy Raggy Quilt

2010-02-27T12:34:00.005-06:00

I took a break from the charms I've been cutting out. I had these I Spy charms cut out since last year. I finished it today. Two years ago, I decided to make a quilt for each one of my grandchildren. I had made three of them; this one will be for Gabe. Now, I only have the three girls to make.

New Charm Quilt Top

2010-02-23T20:16:00.003-06:00

I decided to sew together some charms into a quilt top. Are you asking what is a charm quilt? Each square is a different print -- no duplications. This one is 45" square. It will be listed on etsy.

Now selling quilt squares

2010-02-21T22:44:00.004-06:00

This weekend I've had fun working on a table runner for a friend. Can't show a photo until she receives it, but will post a photo when I can. I think I'll make another one for myself.
Tomorow I'll be back to cutting out charm squares. I've decided I will try to sell quilt squares on etsy. I listed three today. Check out my etsy shop. (I've not listed the squares shown in the photo yet.)
It's been fun as I've found fabric I forgot I had.

Giveaway in my new Selling Blog

2010-02-20T13:06:00.005-06:00

Hello! The time is finally here; please visit my newest blog, Raggy Anne Creations, at raggyannecreations.blogspot.com for a free giveaway.

Janice and I will be offering our raggy creations, plus a lot more.

Sick Puppy!

2010-02-18T20:04:00.004-06:00

My friend, Nancy, had sad news yesterday about one of her Lab puppies. Please visit her blog:
http://insidenanashead.blogspot.com/

New Giveaway

2010-02-16T14:28:00.002-06:00

I'm still working on my new selling blog. But I just had to take time out to go blogging. I found the neatest giveaway. If you can't click on the following, just copy and paste:
http://preferablyprim.blogspot.com/2010/02/100th-post-giveaway.html?showComment=1266351995016_AIe9_BEK19tuBB86L2alr1N18BtqdvqPASkuqWzfPaXC2yybSsV7B1ygrTU9R2qSEgZtaFZBrO10S30YaQGRLej94Zs0USWRseMMO_CdgvUjsx7_aGHVKOR4AK81HAGIC7biZkFBXDB-9i-OkthVFtWouyjSyOCNl_3rj7dLkjp5ay7bFQB_stjIA1j5ibINaX9dedhu6wy7UEZxVWxdQMqJhkaH4k2dnXu4tZZdi7cI6vNsSkGzi48#c6672307015142883717

New Selling Blog

2010-02-15T11:30:00.003-06:00

I don't know if anyone has visited or tried to visit my selling blog. It has been inactive since November. My friend has designed a new blog for me. I am busy listing items today. Hope to have it ready very soon. Stay tuned!

Cold, dreary Thursday

2010-02-11T19:59:00.004-06:00

Well, I thought it was cold yesterday, but today it's raining and it's cold. OK, what happened to my warm southeast Texas weather? I want it back!
I laid some of my log cabine blocks on the floor; this would make a good lap top quilt or the beginning of a larger one.

Hello!

2010-02-10T14:35:00.003-06:00

Brr... is it cold where you live? I know it's no where near as cold here in southeast Texas, but still too cold for me, lol. I finally started listing some of the traditional blocks I've been working on. Have had fun with them. Here is a Sawtooth Block I've done:

If you are interesting in any of my blocks, just e-mail me at bottom of page. thanks for looking!

Monday, February 8th

2010-02-08T08:57:00.003-06:00

Good Morning! Today may be a little cool, but at least it's not raining. I worked on Log Cabin blocks and also Sawtooth Blocks. They will be listed on etsy soon. I'm still waiting for my laptop to be fixed; have to be fitted into youngest DS's schedule, lol. bye for now.....

Free Giveaway

2010-02-06T18:01:00.006-06:00

My friend, Nancy, has joined a new site, the Primitive Peddlers, and has a free giveaway. Click here: http://theprimitivepeddler.blogspot.com/2010/02/friday-freebie.html
to enter. I have used Nancy's soaps and they are wonderful!

Friday, February 5th

2010-02-05T06:21:00.003-06:00

Sorry it's been so long since I posted. My laptop wouldn't boot up, so it's at my son's house to be worked on. I sure hope I have it back soon; this PC is soooo slow and I hate the chair. Since I'm not on the computer as much, I have been able to sew a lot, lol.
My latest project is Log Cabin blocks. I have listed some on eBay and soon will list some on etsy. Check out this auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/2-Log-Cabin-quilt-blocks-Handmade-QCG-28_W0QQitemZ300393520709QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item45f0d95e45. I have several auctions listed, so check them out.

Hope everyone has a great Friday!

Thursday, the 28th

2010-01-28T17:21:00.004-06:00

I was just reading in my friend's blog; she posted some of her history. I thought it was interesting, so thought I would write a little about myself. Even though I've lived in Texas all my life, I'm not a "native". My mother went home to her hometown to have all three of her children. So, my birthplace is Crowley, LA; I call myself a cajun Texan, lol. At six weeks old, I came to Texas and have lived here every since. I do have lots of relatives left in Crowley; not as many as the oldest generation have passed away. At one of the aunts funeral, my cousins and I realized we are the oldest ones now. How strange! We had a few family reunions a few years back; maybe they'll do another one sometime. Of course, it will make me sad, as my parents were still alive for the last one. OK, enough for now. I'll post again another day.

Finally!

2010-01-26T16:29:00.003-06:00

I finally finished my latest raggy quilt. This is truely a OOAK (one of a kind). I used some scrappy strip blocks from a swap I did years ago; plus I made more blocks. The size is 46" x 56" and has a charm border. I will be listing this quilt soon; not sure where yet.

Peaceful January Sunday

2010-01-24T15:23:00.003-06:00

I'm so glad it's not rainy today. It's almost like spring here in southeast Texas. So glad some of my grandkids live close to us. Here are our two youngest DGKs. Meagan is now 16 mos. and Madison is now 15 mos. They both love grandpa!
I'm still working on the scrappy strip quilt. Almost through with the inside; I'm still thinking of the border.....

Yea Friday!

2010-01-22T12:15:00.003-06:00

Even though I'm now retired, I still love the weekends. It's a free, relaxed time. This weekend I'm hoping to get back to my reorganization of my sewing room. It might take me all year, but it will be done in 2010!
I did manage to list some auctions on eBay. Here is one of them: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300389124929&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT. Check them out. I do love making the scrappy strips. Today I'm putting together a raggy quilt from blocks I swapped in an eBay group years ago. I'll post a photo when it's completed.

Brr, it's cold outside!

2010-01-09T17:48:00.005-06:00

I have spent the last few days trying to stay warm. I know lots of you are colder than we've been, but, hey, this is southeast Texas! Today it's finally warmed to 40 degrees and will be getting warmer every day.
I've been busy sewing. I'm trying my hand at quilt block kits. Will be posting them as soon as anything is ready.
I snagged the photo from one of my eBay groups. Isn't it too cute?
bye for now!

HELLO!

2010-01-03T22:32:00.003-06:00

I've been busy reorganizing my sewing room. Found so much fabric, won't need to buy any more for quite a while, lol. Seriously, I will be listing fabric in my blog; also vintage fabric in etsy. If you are looking for certain colors or prints, just e-mail me. I also found so many quilt tops; going to be listing some also, as no way can I ever quilt them all. It will take me a while to list, as we're preparing for our son's wedding in less than two weeks. We are so looking forward to adding a wonderful daughter in law to our family.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

2010-01-01T12:31:00.004-06:00

Can you believe it's already 2010? I hope this is a healthy and prosperous year for all of you.

Newest Raggy Totes

2009-12-22T07:48:00.004-06:00
Hello to my blogger friends! I had not realized it was so long since I had posted in my blog. I've been so busy preparing for Christmas, as I'm sure everyone else has been too. I did complete the swaps I was working on. And also managed to make two extra raggy totes to sell.
One tote matches the pink & brown quilt I made and would be perfect to be used as a diaper bag. The other one is smaller; has Care Bears fabric and a striped chenille. I will be listing them in etsy soon. If you are interested in either one, just e-mail me for details.

>The pink & brown diaper bag sold today, but I can make another one; won't be exactly the same, but almost.....

Newest Raggy Quilt

2009-12-03T22:49:00.004-06:00

I've been working on a raggy quilt. It is pink & brown, about 35" by 44"; perfect size for a toddler bed or baby crib, or a lap quilt. The top is cotton and chenille, back & inside flannel. These are sewed with the traditional X and washed once to start the bloom. It will be list this weekend on one of my sites -- not sure of which one yet. If you are interested, just e-mail me.

My newest Christmas stockings

2009-12-01T17:48:00.002-06:00

I've been making Christmas stockings. Since I love to do scrappy strips, I decided to make these stockings using that pattern. These are about 15" long and are washable. These front & back are cotton; the inside is flannel. They have been washed once to start the bloom. Either e-mail me for the price or check out my booth at The Hand Did Market.

It's Thanksgiving time!

2009-11-25T20:35:00.003-06:00

I'm sure everyone has been as busy as I've been. I remember all the years we spent thanksgiving at either my mother's or my mother-in-law's house. How I wish for those times. I am happy, though, that some of our kids and grandkids will be here for dinner. Rochelle & I have been doing the preparations for tomorrow. Because Joseph will eat lunch at his financee's house, we'll do the late meal. I've found it works out better as I have a hard time getting started in morning. It is nice that our kids bring food, too.

Besides Thanksgiving preparations, I've been listing this week on eBay. One of my groups, Quilter's Corner, does a once-a-month red tag sale. Here is the url if you would like to check out our listings: http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=m38.l1313&_nkw=qcg&_sacat=See-All-Categories or Search QCG on eBay.

Check out the Raggy Anne blog, also. I've been making raggy scrappy strip stockings.

New giveaway from Eagles Wings

2009-11-22T13:46:00.004-06:00

My friend, Dani, makes the cutest Christmas tags or ornies and is doing a giveaway. http://dani-eagleswings.blogspot.com/. Visit her blog and sign up.

Busy, busy

2009-11-16T08:10:00.004-06:00

Sorry, I haven't been posting here. I've been busy getting ready for a Church show. There wasn't a big crowd, but we did manage to sell a few items, incuding three raggy quilts. It was a lot of work, though! If you would check out our Raggy Anne blog, you can see our display.
I will be busy this week doing housework. I'm also working on small Christmas gifts for some internet friends. For anyone placing orders with me, they will also receive a gift from me.
Hope everyone has a wonderful Monday.

Stuffed Chicken with Cream Cheese

2009-11-08T16:41:00.004-06:00
The other day, DH & I was at store and bought some stuffed chicken. Since I love to try new recipes, I decided to create my own. This is what I came up with:

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 Tbs. dried parsley
powdered garlic
bacon bits
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, butterflied
2 Tbs.butter, melted

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, parsley, bacon bits and garlic powder. Divide the mixture into 4 balls.
Place 1 cream cheese ball in the center of each butterflied chicken breast half.
Arrange the chicken in a baking dish. Pour the butter over the chicken.
Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven; turn over.
Bake another 45 minutes.
Serve.
Hope you enjoy!

Trick or Treaters

2009-11-06T18:12:00.004-06:00

I finally was able to load some photos again. One photo shows my DD, Janice, and her 3 kids, Stephen, 12, Chase, 8, and Meagan, 1. The other photo is my DIL, Brandy, and DGD, Madison, 1. They all had a wonderful time trick or treating!
This has been a busy week for me. I did manage to finish two school totes, though. Now, I'm working on raggy pincushions.

New Giveaways

2009-10-30T17:29:00.004-05:00
I'm sure everyone loves blog giveaways as much as I do. Here are two I would like to share:
http://oodlekadoodleprimitives.blogspot.com/2009/10/big-celebration-giveaway-lots-of.html
Sue, Oodlekadoodleprimitives, is having a big celebration giveaway.
http://insidenanashead.blogspot.com/
Nancy, insidenananshead, is having a marketing giveaway.
Visit both blogs and check out the details.

Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Charity Quilt Auction

2009-10-26T06:52:00.005-05:00

Today I want to write about our 2nd annual Breast Cancer Awareness Charity Quilt auction. It was made by a wonderful and giving group of women on eBay, Quilters Corner Group.

SGK raises funds through a variety of events. What makes our auction special? It is a handcrafted keepsake made by a group of women, most whom have never even met each other, yet have a common bond of quilting and so much more, the bond of sisterhood.

Please click on the link and view the beautiful pink quilt.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130339687175&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Bonanzle -- new selling site

2009-10-14T19:01:00.004-05:00

I found a new site; at least new for me. This is it:
"Bonanza! The site is called "Bonanzle" for a reason! A Bonanza is a live garage sale that proves the universal truth that your stuff + lots of people = $ $."

I added a link to the left of this screen. Right now I have handmade items, but I will be adding vintage items soon.

Doll Quilt and grandbabies

2009-10-12T13:36:00.002-05:00

It's been a busy time for me. I've been working on more doll quilts. I have them posted in my selling blog, Raggy Anne, and will be listing them in my shop on The Hand Did Market.
I'm also showing a photo of my youngest DGD; her name is Madison and she's 11 months old. Doesn't she look like a doll?

The Big Thicket in Southest Texas

2009-10-10T16:58:00.007-05:00

The Big Thicket is the name of a heavily forested area in Southeast Texas. This combination of virgin pine and cypress forest, hardwood forest, meadow and blackwater swamp is managed by the National Park Service. The Preserve was established to protect the remnant of its complex biological diversity. What is so extraordinary is not the rarity or abundance of its life forms, but how many species coexist here.

Activities in the Big Thicket National Preserve include hiking, camping, bicycling, horseback riding, canoeing, birdwatching, fishing and more. Visitors find the Big Thicket to be a fun, educational trip for the entire family.

My oldest son and his girlfriend took some grest pictures when they were hiking in it the other day.

What I've been up to.

2009-10-05T16:26:00.005-05:00

I've been busy preparing for two granddaughter's birthday. Meagan turned one on the 30th of September and Sarah turns 10 today. For Sarah's birthday, we gave her cash to spend at an American Girl Store. Then, I decided to make her a quilt for her new doll. This turned into a new project for me. I did finish one and several more started -- all with different patterns. I love to make OOAK items, so no two will ever be alike. (Soon I will have them listed in The Hand Did Market.) Here is a photo of the one I have finished. I'm also posting a photo of Meagan; her older brother, Stephen, is holding her.

New Venture for Raggy Anne

2009-10-01T16:11:00.005-05:00

Sorry I haven't posted this week, but been busy. Our latest venture is setting up a booth at The Hand Did Market, www.thehanddidmarket.com. Please visit us; go to left of screen and click on Vendors; of course, our name is Raggy Anne. Here is a paragraph describing the Market:

The Hand Did Market promotes and provides exposure for talented Crafters that do things as they were done in days gone by... by our hands, individually "Hand Did" with love, time and attention to detail. Everything on our website is handmade in the U.S.A. (And we are proud of that!) Nothing on our site is mechanically perfect and is not mass produced.

I kept my listings simple; it was really easy to list also.

My Hometown

2009-09-26T21:00:00.004-05:00

I live in southeast Texas in a small town. Nederland's heritage is deeply rooted in Dutch ancestry, which gives the town its name. Nederland was officially placed on the map on December 24, 1897.

Nederland is best known for the landmark Dutch Windmill located in the center of the Nederland Heritage Festival held each spring. A replica of a Windmill houses a museum honoring the Dutch Heritage and mementos of Tex Ritter, who call Nederland his home.

2009 Walk to Cure Diabetics

2009-09-17T11:41:00.003-05:00

I found this e-mail in my box today.... It is from my oldest DD, Jennifer, concerning my oldest DGD, Sarah:

Dear Friends,

Our family recently accepted the challenge of walking in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s (JDRF) fund-raising event, Walk to Cure Diabetes on September 26. We are taking part in this event because I believe in and support JDRF’s mission: to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research.

Sarah was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at only 15 months of age. She will be 10 years old in October and we would like nothing better than to see her cured of this horrible disease. The thousands of finger pricks are now a way of life, but not a cure. Unlike many diseases, this is not a dream. A cure is in sight and within our reach.

I’m writing to ask for your support by making a tax-deductible to JDRF, even the smallest amounts will help. Together, we can make the cure a reality.

If you would like to donate in Sarah,s name, please contact me. Thanks for caring!

Scrappy Strip Blocks

2009-09-11T15:01:00.005-05:00
Hello! Hope the weather is good in your neck of the woods. It's supposed to be rainy this weekend, but so far it's still dry.
I've been working on scrappy strip blocks. I discovered them a while back and find it a great way to use up scraps. I make quilts, table runners and even hot pads out of the blocks. Here are the Christmas ones I made this week:

New Banner

2009-09-04T08:37:00.000-05:00
Don't you love my new banner? I do! Thanks to Colleen (http://colleenscraftshedd.blogspot.com/) for designing it for me.

I've been busy working on raggy totes. Will be showing photos soon. Then, I have a new idea. Told my friend last night that I never finish anything before I'm already thinking of the next project. LOL.

Hope everyone has a fun Labor Day weekend planned.

News

2009-09-02T12:55:00.001-05:00
My friend, Lee, is having her 1st Giveaway. Visit her blog at http://quiltsbylee.blogspot.com/. She does wonderful raggy work and is also a fellow Texan. Tell her Lynn said Howdy!

My Chicken Recipe

2009-09-01T18:19:00.001-05:00
The last couple of days have been really busy for me. I've been watching Meagan, my DGD, so that her mom could work on our selling blog. Also, been working on another beige tote, since the 1st one sold at our craft booth. Plus I had a couple of tests to be run. Hoping that tomorrow will be a slower day.
Would anyone else like my grandma's smothered chicken recipe? Well here it is:

CREOLE SMOTHERED CHICKEN

2 to 3 lb chicken, cut up
1 tsp. minced green bell pepper
1 tsp. minced celery
1 large onion, chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
3 sprigs parsley
Seasoning to taste (of course, I use Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning)
Shortening

Cut up chicken and season to taste
Brown well in a little shortening
Remove from pot
Sauté’ onions, green pepper, and celery in shortening until tender
Place chicken back in pot
Add ½ cup water and place lid on pot
Cook slowly until chicken is tender
Add water as needed
(I also add a little flour gravy.)
Before serving, add parsley
Serve over rice
Lynn Simmons, Texas

I am compiling a recipe book to sell. This will be one of the recipes included, along with several other creole recipes. Be looking for an announcement before Christmas.

Happy Peaceful Sunday

2009-08-30T17:20:00.000-05:00

Today has been a quiet day for me, especially after yesterday. Normally, DGS, Gabe, spends the weekend with his mom (he lives with us). He stayed here instead; also, DD, Janice, and her 3 kids came over after lunch. DH & I cooked dinner for everyone. For those who don't know me, DH, Rochelle, & I are both retired and share in the house duties. Normally, DH cooks and I do most of kitchen cleaning. I decided I wanted smothered chicken; that is still one dish I cook better than him. My mother used to tell me I made it as good as my grandmother did and that was a real compliment. Anyway, as we were eating, boys thanked their grandpa for the dinner; as you can tell, they are used to their grandpa cooking our meal. Well, he told them their grandma cooked the chicken. Chase, the 8-year-old, looked at us and said "you are both the best grandparents ever; you are a 'good' couple" -- made me tear up. This came from a child whose parents separated before his 1st birthday and he has never seen them in a loving relationship. We don't have a perfect marriage, but have been married for almost 38 years. I'm glad we can be a good role model for our grandchildren. Ok, enough mushy stuff.

I've mentioned that I've been working on hot pads. They are reversible and I've scented them. I'll list them in our Raggy Anne blog soon. Here is a photo of them, though.

My Raggy Totes

2009-08-28T16:17:00.000-05:00

I'm excited today. I've been makiing raggy totes since last year, but have never used one myself. I have sold them as fast as I've made them. I made three sizes, small, medium, and large to add to my craft booth. Then decided I would use one and carry business cards. Well, I've only used it twice and have handed out several cards. I believe it's catchy as it's jewel tones. They are listed in our selling blog. Click on the homespun quilt to right of screen and you'll go to our Raggy Anne blog. When I make these totes, they are all one of a kind. I might use the same fabrics, but will be placed differently. That way, my totes do not look like they are mass produced.

Today I'm working on scented candle mats/hot pads. I hope to show photos soon.

Good Thursday Morning!

2009-08-27T08:34:00.001-05:00
The week is going by so fast. Yesterday I went by our craft mall; DD & I have a booth where we are selling raggy quilts, taggie blankies, pincushions, Korker Bows, hangtags, and raggy and traditional totes. The name of the store is The Rustic Door -- Isn't that neat? Anyway, Christie, the owner, said a customer wanted to know if I ever did scented hot pads. So, that was my project for yesterday. When I finish some, I'll show a photo. I'm just wondering what happens to the scent when they're washed? Oh, well, I'm not going to charge a lot for them, so shouldn't matter. At least they'll smell good for a while, lol.,

For those who don't know, youngest DD, Janice, and I have started a business, RaggyAnne, to sell our "stuff". She set up a selling blog for us. A friend is going to help me add a link to this blog. But until then, go visit it using this url:
http://raggyanne.blogspot.com/

Now, I'm off to sew on the hot pads. Have a wonderful. day!

Today's Still Tuesday

2009-08-25T19:37:00.000-05:00

Can't believe it's already evening. Where has the day gone? I have a Baby Lock, which I dearly love, but sometimes it gives me problems. Of course, most times it's the operator, lol. Today I just couldn't get the monograming to work right; when I asked my shop's owner, she asked if I had changed the needle. Duh! Of course, I hadn't. After it was changed, it's working like a charm again.
My youngest grandson, Chase, just had his 8th birthday. I made him an I Spy raggy quilt; made it a little different than the ones I usually sell. I think it came out pretty good, even if I say so myself.

Wow! I'm learning, lol

2009-08-24T21:47:00.000-05:00

My friend, Nancy, walked me thru adding to my new blog. I'm still learning, so please bear with me.
Here is a little about me. DH, Rochelle, and I will soon celebrate another anniversary. We've been thru a lot and are both enjoying retirement. Our four children are grown and most have children of their own. Meagan, 11 mos., is our little model for the Korker bows her mom makes. This is oneof my favorite photos of her....