Sewing Through September Day 3

 

I had helpers tonight. Here's Paco. He likes to sit in his basket on my desk. He's my son's dog, but he comes to visit often. He is like velcro with his grammy. 

Tonight Penny kept watch from the floor. Maybe she thought I had food? She often sits in my old office chair that I keep just for her. 

Oh my, if not for y'all, I would not have made progress with my project bag tonight. I woke up really early—about 4:15 this morning. I had to get up by 5:00, so I went ahead and climbed out of bed. It's 8:41 now. I'm having trouble keeping my eyes open. 

Tonight, I knew I didn't have much energy. I cut the fusible fleece and the contrast piece for the outside of the bag. Then, I went through my supplies for a drawstring. I didn't have to search far.

This is what I'm using for the drawstring. I was going to cut it tonight, but I couldn't decide if I wanted to use black or white. I'll wait until the rest of the bag is finished. It's a set of replacement drawstrings for hoodies or pants. It was $6.99 on Amazon, and I've already used it for some projects. It works great. It has a bit of stretch. It came with a marvelous threader. I'll show it in one of my future posts. Best of all, I had it on hand. Everything has been from my stash of sewing supplies. 

I didn't do much tonight, but I did something. I'm going to count that as a win.

A couple of final thoughts...

And as you can see, I didn't give up chocolate today!

Day three down. I'm getting ready for bed!

Blessings,

Laura

Sewing Through September

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Sewing Through September Day 2

 

I've made a start! First of all, I've chosen the pattern that I'm going to use. It's called The Fundamental Drawstring Bag from Cocotte & Co  Creations. It is a pattern that I purchased on Etsy. I made it once before in a smaller size. This time, I'm going to make the large size. 

I won't be sharing the details of the measurements and such since it is a pattern for purchase. It's well worth the money, because it also has a complete video showing how to make it. 

The candy corn will be the outer fabric. I love candy corn! The pumpkin color will be the lining. The white on white will be the contrast color that holds the drawstring. 

I'm rather proud of myself. I chose to start work shortly after supper, and I followed through. The thrill of creation was increased, because I utilized two Christmas gifts that weren't out of their packaging yet. First, I used Christmas money from my dad to purchase an Oliso wool pressing pad. Thanks Dad! Second, I used my new Oliso mini project iron that my son gave me. Thanks son! Swoon! I love them both. The quality is amazing and made pressing a cinch with a little spray of Mary Ellen's Best Press. 

I'm looking forward to my next mini sewing session tomorrow evening!

Would you like to sew through September with me?

Leave me a comment! If I have enough interest, perhaps I will figure out how to link the projects.

Be blessed, 

Laura

Sewing Through September

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Sewing Through September

It started out with a great plan. Sew every day in September. After all , September is National Sewing Month in the United States. Last night, I went through my fabric and found some pretty fabric that has candy corn on it. I'm planning to make a project bag with it. It's laying on my table already to iron and cut.

Then, today happened. I came home from work exhausted.  ,

Truthfully,  that's not unusual for me. When I got home, my husband told me that he needed a button sewn on tonight before his  business meeting. So, I'm taking the easy way tonight. I'm counting on sewing on his button as my sewing for the first of September.

Kind of pathetic, I know.

Do you ever come up with plans? Then you find yourself just too tired to do them, that's me tonight.Tell me about how you handle things like this. Do you push through?Do you give yourself a break? I'm just wondering

I'll do my best post again tomorrow. 

Do you sew?

Do you want to join me?

BRING ON THE 'BER MONTHS!

BRING ON THE 'BER MONTHS! 

I love how in August and early September we get a few cool mornings to give us hope for tomorrow— but then, we get slammed with ninety plus degree days again! This week we'll be over a hundred every day. I don't even know what the heat index will be. 

We've been in birthday season. It lasts about a month. Three of my children, my grandson, my brother, and  my brother-in-love all have birthdays this month! Two more to go.

A week after the last birthday, fall will arrive along with all the cozy joy it brings! I'm going to do my best to sew a bit every day in September— well, at least most days. I've really missed it. I need a few new project bags for my knitting. I may make a few extra. 

I've already received a few new fall decorations. I chose a rug with pumpkins on it and a centerpiece with fall leaves ready to hold three candles. I do love maple leaves. Carthage is called the Maple Leaf City, and we host the Maple Leaf Festival every October with thousands in attendance. We have so many wonderful maple trees in Carthage, it's the most beautiful time of the year.  

I look forward to autumn crafting, too. Inspiration is everywhere, and I'm definitely more inspired during the fall months. For now, though, I'm knitting on my works in progress. It would be so fabulous if I just had to start something new, because everything else was finished. Alas, I always start something new before I finish. I always have things on the needles. ~smile~

All for now, have a lovely Sunday. I'll have family in, and I'm looking forward to it. 

Enjoy today!

Laura

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A Little Life Update ~ July 23, 2026

     Not much going on here right now. My husband had surgery a few days ago to replace his shoulder. He's recovering as expected, but the medication is making him feel weird. 

    I've been dealing with a foot issue for a few months. I've been getting injections in my foot. Unfortunately, there was a lot of walking while I was at the hospital. My body tried to compensate for the foot pain. Now it hurts to walk, and I'm a bit unsteady on my feet. 

    My daughter Emily, the now grown up writer of Teen for the Lord in days past, came and helped us yesterday. She helped with cleaning and with taking care of her dad. It was a great blessing to us. 

    Today, we're taking it easy. Tomorrow, Lowell will have his first post-op physical therapy. I must work, but I'll take off long enough to take him to his appointment. Fortunately, therapy is here in town. 

    I know that I am helping by working to pay off our car, but I miss the days of being available when my husband or my kids need me. After so many years as an at home wife and mother, this is very different. I hope the sacrifice of not being here with him will be worth it in the long run. It doesn't feel like it right now. 

    I hope that sacrificing now to pay off debt will allow him to retire sooner. We shall see. 

    Well, that's all for now. I'm going to start getting ready for the week ahead. I work in a pediatrics clinic. The parents who didn't get their kids in for physicals this summer are going to want an appointment this week. We'll do what we can. 

    We've also entered the start of what my boss calls respiratory season. It's also called sick season. We've seen several cases of hand, foot and mouth, and we've also seen our first flu and covid cases. I'm glad I sit behind the glass and away from the kids.

    All for now. Please pray for Lowell and I to both heal. I want to take good care of him. 

Warmly,

Laura

Seven Minutes #10

Seven minutes of writing stream of conciousness begins now!

Thoughtless. Well. Blank. Well. I cannot think of a thing to write. Is this writer's block? Well, not exactly. I just have a headache, and can't think what to write. So, I'm typing along, wasting your time, ~wink~, and hoping that I think of something interesting. 

The truth is, I think I'd rather be knitting right now. I'm making a Reading Shawl. I've been knitting it since June. I saw the idea on Crazy Sock Lady's YouTube channel, and I decided to buy the pattern but make it my own. 

I wanted to use up the little balls of yarn that I bought last year from an etsy seller. I'll put the links to all of this below after the 7 minutes. I've actually made a lot of progress on this shawl this summer. I've had to learn how to make a good magic knot that won't pull apart. It was the best way I could think to avoid weaving in 10,000 ends when I was done. 

This project works great for my distracted personality. I love getting to change colors after every little ball. They range from 5 to 10 grams each. I'm also using my own leftovers. It's all sock yarn. The oatmeal color is carried throughout. I'll link to that after the 7 minutes, too. I cannot think of the names this quickly. ~smile~

I think I'm a patchwork, crazy quilt, use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without kind of girl. I've always liked making something out of "nothing" and finding ways to use what I have on hand. I've bought four skeins of yarn at $11 for this project so far. That's a lot of money for me to spend on one project, but this is going to be big enough to wrap up in and really be warm this fall and winter. Think ultimate cozy!

Well, time's up, but I'm going to go back now and link some things for you.

I hope I didn't bore you too much this week. ~smile~ We all have our days. When I finish linking, I think I'll eat a tuna sandwich and then go knit a couple of rows. 

Stay cool!

Blessings,

Laura

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Seven Minutes #9

 Do Unto Others

Matthew 7:12

Seven minutes of stream of conciousness starts now!

    I'm home alone this afternoon. I've been catching up on laundry all day including blankets and throws for the furniture. What does this have to do with doing unto others? Well, I'm home alone, because my husband is doing unto others as I write. 

    We moved to Carthage in 1993. Every year, there is a huge, massive, unbelievably large gathering of Vietnamese Catholics from all across the country and around the world that comes to Carthage on what I would imagine might be called a pilgramage. The gathering is held at the Vietnamese monastery in town. Many thousands of people come each year to worship together. Most camp on the grounds or in nearby yards (with permission, of course). The locals love to go and sample all of the delicious foods. I've been a few times, but the heat really bothers me. It's 98 today. Too hot for this old gal. 

    My husband is doing unto others by giving free rides to people who are going back and forth to Walmart a few miles away. We've done it for many years. It is a blessing to the riders to get out of the heat for a bit. It's a blessing to us to serve and care for others with what the LORD has provided. 

    This year, our car is a small suv. So, unlike years past, when we had a van, I stay home to allow an extra rider. It's ok. I like knowing that the other half of my ONE, is blessing others while I bless him with clean laundry. ~smile~

    That's my seven minutes. What's a way that you're doing unto others as you'd want them to do unto you lately?

    So, many of you have been around a long time. What are your thoughts on this format for the time being? 

Blessings!

Laura