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** Update - New Daughter- in -Love and a beautiful Grandson added to the Brown Bunch...loving every minute of it!SEWING SHAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10066863224368213164noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078904441782944283.post-30943132821927701142015-12-31T08:26:00.002-05:002015-12-31T08:26:39.605-05:00He's here :<br />
Andrew William Brown<br />
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<br />SEWING SHAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10066863224368213164noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078904441782944283.post-48851581712016147522015-08-03T03:44:00.002-04:002015-08-03T03:44:04.153-04:00Another new addition on the way !My family is yet growing again ... another baby boy on the way.... pic to follow!SEWING SHAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10066863224368213164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078904441782944283.post-37616917711533044572015-08-03T03:42:00.001-04:002015-08-03T03:42:24.017-04:00Bloglovin<a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/5051701/?claim=6ygnt5mf5dd">Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a>SEWING SHAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10066863224368213164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078904441782944283.post-37167717678806275632015-07-10T16:10:00.001-04:002015-07-10T16:10:20.084-04:00Mom and I There is not a day that goes by that i don't THINK about sewing. Whether it's looking up new patterns, the latest notions, reading a sewing or embroidery magazine.....I could go on and on.<br />
However, today I'm spending the afternoon sitting outside with my mommy. Enjoying the weather , watching cars go by , looking at the people as they walk up and down the street. It's been a long journey but I'm grateful that she is here (some days more than others)lol. She has and is still an example of grace and poise. Now that the shoe is on the other foot and mom lives her golden years I will be right here to did what she helped me to do .......LIVE!!<br />
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#alzheimersawareness<br />
#lovingher<br />
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SEWING SHAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10066863224368213164noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078904441782944283.post-67178734296960312982014-12-30T08:58:00.002-05:002014-12-30T08:58:16.599-05:00My family is growing!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A Grandson !! </div>
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I love being a G-MA!</div>
<br />SEWING SHAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10066863224368213164noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078904441782944283.post-11247415192722001442014-12-30T00:17:00.000-05:002014-12-30T00:26:37.030-05:00Back in the saddle again!!It's been a while....<br />
Moving forward.....<br />
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I've managed to take care of my mom and to get back to sewing. This pictures are of gowns that I made for a Princess Program at my Church. The program was developed to build character and self-esteem of young girls. The dresses were made from McCall 6399 which is a pattern for a top. However , I added a skirt to lengthen it to make is a gown. I added a belt , rhinestone buckle , and faux fur to the collar and cuffs.<br />
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I had a great time working with these young ladies !! They are truly gems, each in their own right.<br />
The little girl in the white dress was the Princess in waiting , lol ! She was little too young for the Princess Program but she wanted to participate. Which of course boosted her confidence! Her dress was made from New Look for Kids 6738 ( which has been discontinued).<br />
The dresses were worn at a Cotillion dinner held in their honor.<br />
<br />SEWING SHAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10066863224368213164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078904441782944283.post-64310798317921569842013-06-17T02:13:00.002-04:002013-06-17T02:13:52.944-04:00Sewing Expo in BaltimoreI attended the Sewing Expo in Balitmore this past May 2013. I had a chance to take some great classes, embroidery, sewing notions and a couple of business orientated classes. I really enjoyed the hands on embroidery class and I learned alot from the other classes. The notion commotion class cause me to spend some money, lol. There was a booth set up to help sew for Dress for Success - I got a chance to help sew for a woman who will be going back into the work force. It was a chance to learn and meet some new and old friends. I was so happy to meet " T" whom I have watched from afar (blogging) .... as Wendy Williams would say " my sewing freind in my head", she is a gem. I felt like I had met before. SEWING SHAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10066863224368213164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078904441782944283.post-90782775803543521862013-06-17T02:03:00.000-04:002013-06-17T02:03:17.259-04:00Life happens....It's good to be able to get back to blogging. I have been m.i.a for a good while, however I still enjoy viewing other blogs. I've been taking care of my mom for a few years now. Alzheimers Disease is a constant debilatating disease. Even though I have some help but it doesn't take take away from the pain of watching my mom. I find my faith in God to be my biggest source of strength. Everyday He gives me the strength and courage to keep going. Having family support is so important...although not constant it means the world. I have been able to keep my Gift basket business going and manage to keep up with what's going on in the sewing world. I don't plan on being away from my blog this long again. Until then ......SEWING SHAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10066863224368213164noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078904441782944283.post-24140599274855320712011-12-30T05:53:00.002-05:002011-12-30T05:58:35.562-05:00New Beginings!It's been a looonggg time since I have posted anything. I have been sewing but no time to blog, ugh! I do enjoy viewing other blogs and getting inspired. Many things are on the horizon for me in 2012. Looking forward to a new year and NEW BEGININGS!SEWING SHAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10066863224368213164noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078904441782944283.post-89668006743383271482011-06-29T01:37:00.003-04:002011-06-29T01:45:51.194-04:00My Princess Graduated<div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PCLfzk1swpg/Tgq7bHJ58pI/AAAAAAAAATs/WS2xy-GY_Zg/s1600/Promgraduation+019.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623513159176942226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PCLfzk1swpg/Tgq7bHJ58pI/AAAAAAAAATs/WS2xy-GY_Zg/s320/Promgraduation%2B019.jpg" border="0" /></a> Oh Happy day!<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qC7UWVYxyRI/Tgq7at4mrQI/AAAAAAAAATk/RoeoITEucAY/s1600/Promgraduation+012.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623513152393489666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qC7UWVYxyRI/Tgq7at4mrQI/AAAAAAAAATk/RoeoITEucAY/s320/Promgraduation%2B012.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Diva!!<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PuU6aph5MO8/Tgq7aQnWyxI/AAAAAAAAATc/XuBaTzwtZIA/s1600/Promgraduation+007.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623513144536517394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PuU6aph5MO8/Tgq7aQnWyxI/AAAAAAAAATc/XuBaTzwtZIA/s320/Promgraduation%2B007.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I made her prom dress ! Vogue 1016. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>My DD graduated from High School on Saturday and went to her senior prom. This graduation was a litttle sentimental , she is the last of 4 to graduate. Look forward to college!! I am so very proud of her - she will be majoring in Criminal Justice. Where does the time go !</div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /></div></div>SEWING SHAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10066863224368213164noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078904441782944283.post-19490549328390174032011-05-06T10:21:00.003-04:002011-05-06T10:37:07.739-04:00Nice SurpriseWhat a nice surprise, I opened my email and this is what I recieved. Although, I haven't had a chance to post lately, I still take time to view other blogs. To all who follow my blog - thanks. I am checking out your blogs as well. You guys do awesome work - looking forward to blogging and most of all posting some pics soon.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://sewing.patternreview.com/">http://sewing.patternreview.com/</a>SEWING SHAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10066863224368213164noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078904441782944283.post-30309628288176094612010-12-02T12:27:00.002-05:002010-12-02T12:29:55.494-05:00Sewing appsFor those of you who have Ipods or Ipads. There is a wonderful app that is called Sewingkit.<br />It helps you keep track of fabric, patterns , measurements and much more.SEWING SHAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10066863224368213164noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078904441782944283.post-24046945278320006152010-12-01T11:59:00.002-05:002010-12-01T12:08:34.360-05:00Clergy Robe<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y3mQQZFcTd4/TPZ-7yfzmeI/AAAAAAAAATI/oktf6QNtJ2Q/s1600/robes1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545759556785904098" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y3mQQZFcTd4/TPZ-7yfzmeI/AAAAAAAAATI/oktf6QNtJ2Q/s320/robes1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I have made several robes like this - I enjoy being able to use coordinating different brocades to embellish these types of Cassocks. I recently visited the garment district in NYC and I found many different brocades that can be used with type of robe. I have more pics to come. Chow<br /><br /><br /><br />Pattern Description: CassockPattern Sizing:44-46<br /><br />Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?Yes, indeed.<br /><br />Were the instructions easy to follow?Yes<br /><br />What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?I have made it several times - i like the versatility. You can change it and make it your own. I don't care for sewing on so many buttons - looking for an alternative.<br />Fabric Used:Rayon blend.<br />Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:I like to use brocade coordinating fabric for the collar and cuffs.<br />Would you sew it again? Yes, yes , yes<br /><br />Would you recommend it to others?Yes, absolutely!<br /><br />Conclusion: Overall , I enjoying sewing using this pattern. It is one of my TNT.SEWING SHAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10066863224368213164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078904441782944283.post-15618699865688219952010-09-29T20:28:00.003-04:002010-09-29T20:33:21.884-04:00Long time comin'It's been a while. I have been viewing other blogs and getting inspired. My son is almost back to 100 percent, he is not doing any sports just yet but he is helping to manage the football team at his school. I have been sewing but I have not had time to take pictures to post.<br />My husbands mom passed away which was a major blow to our family. Not matter how much you try to prepare yourself - you are really never ready for it when the times comes.SEWING SHAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10066863224368213164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078904441782944283.post-9689178860420367112010-06-15T10:11:00.003-04:002010-06-15T10:21:29.546-04:00June is my month to celebrate<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y3mQQZFcTd4/TBeLJlWXBPI/AAAAAAAAASY/F8rXjsOftYA/s1600/IMG_3538.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 214px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483004068107846898" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y3mQQZFcTd4/TBeLJlWXBPI/AAAAAAAAASY/F8rXjsOftYA/s320/IMG_3538.JPG" /></a><br />June is our month to celebrate, My birthday on the 13<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> , his <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">birthday </span>on the 22<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">nd</span>, and our wedding anniversary on the 15<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span>.<br /><br />This <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">picture</span> was taken at our 20<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> anniversary <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">celebration</span>.<br /><br />Needless to say the childrens birthdays follow July, August and September and a short break then Feburary. Then it starts all over again.SEWING SHAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10066863224368213164noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078904441782944283.post-11327378119071617502010-06-07T09:55:00.002-04:002010-06-07T10:01:45.355-04:00Real Talk - A new day!Thank God for a new day, a new week. Another chance to get it right. When people affect your life, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">negatively</span> or <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">positively</span> - choose to draw what helps you from the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">relationship</span>. Make it work for YOU. It's easy to take the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">positive</span>, but use the negative as a learning tool. Learn about the person and then learn <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">about</span> yourself. What are you willing to tolerate?SEWING SHAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10066863224368213164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078904441782944283.post-88181324085570960132010-06-05T00:14:00.003-04:002010-06-05T00:29:05.460-04:00Another sweetsixteen<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y3mQQZFcTd4/TAnQeNrMPYI/AAAAAAAAASI/crHG2FbJ8DQ/s1600/tiarab5323.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479139639158390146" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y3mQQZFcTd4/TAnQeNrMPYI/AAAAAAAAASI/crHG2FbJ8DQ/s320/tiarab5323.JPG" /></a> This the Birthday girl in her second dress. I used <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Butterick</span> #5323 view A. There are jewels on the waistband - I glued and sewed them on.<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y3mQQZFcTd4/TAnQdlXoSrI/AAAAAAAAASA/zElkjcdpui0/s1600/me+andtiara.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479139628338924210" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y3mQQZFcTd4/TAnQdlXoSrI/AAAAAAAAASA/zElkjcdpui0/s320/me+andtiara.JPG" /></a> Me and the Birthday girl.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y3mQQZFcTd4/TAnQdT1INxI/AAAAAAAAAR4/NxrXXn-HvPM/s1600/103_0075.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479139623630812946" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y3mQQZFcTd4/TAnQdT1INxI/AAAAAAAAAR4/NxrXXn-HvPM/s320/103_0075.JPG" /></a> These are the girls from her court. The dresses are made from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Butterick</span> # 5457 view E. The pleats in these dresses gave me a problem but once I did the first 2 , it was full steam ahead. </div><div>Oh, the young lady second from the left is my daughter.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y3mQQZFcTd4/TAnQclLq1_I/AAAAAAAAARw/-U572aYgCQU/s1600/103_0059.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479139611108890610" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y3mQQZFcTd4/TAnQclLq1_I/AAAAAAAAARw/-U572aYgCQU/s320/103_0059.JPG" /></a> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Unfortunately</span> , I <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">didn't</span> get a good shot of the first dress, i used <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Mc</span> Call #6029.</div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>SEWING SHAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10066863224368213164noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078904441782944283.post-22419223157208216352010-06-02T16:51:00.002-04:002010-06-02T17:00:00.080-04:00UpdateGood Day everyone<br /><br />It's been ages since I have been on my blog. I have been sewing and looking at other blogs. But, mainly I have been taking care of my son , he had open heart surgery on May 24<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span>. The operation went well, with minimal complications. He is now on the mend - he is 19 and thinks he is superman, but his body is telling him otherwise, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">lol</span>. <br />The <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">surgeon</span> said "it's was the biggest defect I've ever seen", I am giving God thanks that it was found and could be repaired. I meet several people at the hospital who had <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">children</span> that needed new hearts , one as young as 7 months old. For them I am praying also.<br /><br />I will be posting some pics soon.<br /><br />Until then - peace.SEWING SHAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10066863224368213164noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078904441782944283.post-36923758470660092262010-02-17T12:53:00.002-05:002010-02-17T13:02:33.261-05:00Pillows for local Army Reserve Unit<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y3mQQZFcTd4/S3wtu8Lwq_I/AAAAAAAAARQ/BOEqoVDayFo/s1600-h/DSCI0057.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439272734409403378" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y3mQQZFcTd4/S3wtu8Lwq_I/AAAAAAAAARQ/BOEqoVDayFo/s320/DSCI0057.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y3mQQZFcTd4/S3wtuhsGD4I/AAAAAAAAARI/G1W9KmoouQM/s1600-h/DSCI0058.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439272727297265538" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y3mQQZFcTd4/S3wtuhsGD4I/AAAAAAAAARI/G1W9KmoouQM/s320/DSCI0058.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y3mQQZFcTd4/S3wtuaRlHdI/AAAAAAAAARA/TwMsN5lloX4/s1600-h/DSCI0055.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439272725307006418" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y3mQQZFcTd4/S3wtuaRlHdI/AAAAAAAAARA/TwMsN5lloX4/s320/DSCI0055.JPG" /></a><br /><br />I found these pillow panels at Walmart. I made 20 pillows for a local Amry reserve unit here in Long Island. The were donated to the family support group that have soilders that are away from home. I would love to make more - I keep checking Wal-mart to see if the got it back in, unfortunately many of the local Wal-marts here in NY have stopped selling fabric :-{{{{{<br /><div></div></div></div>SEWING SHAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10066863224368213164noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078904441782944283.post-48663321894707141232010-02-14T12:50:00.003-05:002010-02-14T12:57:20.175-05:00Thank you allThank you all for your well wishes and prayers. The condition my son has is called ASD (ATRIAL SEPTAL DEFECT) basically its a hole that needs to be closed. I will fill you all in as the time draws near - he is scheduled to have the surgery in late May.<br /><br />It is so nice to know that there is a community of caring and kind people such as yourselves.SEWING SHAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10066863224368213164noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078904441782944283.post-6820550175870207712010-02-12T15:29:00.002-05:002010-02-12T17:13:39.290-05:00Celebrating my little Brothers BirthdayWe went to Caroline's Comedy Club in NYC for my brothers Birthday. Kevin Hart was the featured comedian for the evening. I made a gift basket for him and got to meet him backstage as well as my brother. He was hiliarous , he is very talented young man. His style of comedy is very down to earth and clean (which helped me to enjoy the show even more).<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y3mQQZFcTd4/S3XRqD9Lh2I/AAAAAAAAAPg/yGhOOSN02o8/s1600-h/101E0011.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 241px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437482645666367330" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y3mQQZFcTd4/S3XRqD9Lh2I/AAAAAAAAAPg/yGhOOSN02o8/s320/101E0011.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y3mQQZFcTd4/S3XRp5fOYOI/AAAAAAAAAPY/b_XeIcseHpA/s1600-h/101_0008.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437482642856370402" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y3mQQZFcTd4/S3XRp5fOYOI/AAAAAAAAAPY/b_XeIcseHpA/s320/101_0008.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div></div></div>SEWING SHAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10066863224368213164noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078904441782944283.post-67424789799393674702010-02-12T15:13:00.002-05:002010-02-12T15:29:35.019-05:00It's been foreverIt's been a long while since I blogged. I have found time though to keep up with the blogs of others. I have been busy with the family. One of my sons is facing a health challgene - after a college physical , it was dicovered that he has to have open heart surgery. This came as a shock because he has been and continues to be athletic. He is currently on the Track team at Nassau Communty College and doing quite well (if I might add). <br />I am grateful to God that the heart defect was found because so many times these things are not detected until it is to late. So I am grateful knowing that God will see us through.<br /><br />I have kept my self busy with crafting, sewing and my gift basket business "Expressions Of Faith - All occasion gift baskets. I am also working on developing a counseling and resource organization for teen mothers. "Project - Promised Destiny".<br /><br />I am going to post pictures soon - just got a new camera, still learning how to work it. lolSEWING SHAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10066863224368213164noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078904441782944283.post-37706786849557739742009-11-18T05:39:00.001-05:002009-11-18T06:00:03.738-05:00Can't believe I missed it!I have been waiting for Pattern Review to have a shopping trip in NYC. After looking on facebook and see others talking about shopping in NYC - it hit me! Then I checked PR only to see that I had missed the shopping trip. Does anyone know if there is any alerts on PR that will notify you of up coming events? Or do I have to stay off facebook and go on PR more. LOL<br /><br />If you went on the trip feel free to tell me about it.<br /><br /><br />ThanksSEWING SHAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10066863224368213164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078904441782944283.post-44498973041257013752009-10-20T13:45:00.003-04:002009-10-20T13:56:54.032-04:00Sweet Sweet SixteenLast month we celebrated our daughters 16th birthday. I made her dress and her attendants dresses. To view picture go to garyphoto.phanfare.com . When you get to the website look up Eboni's sweet sixteen she has on royal blue and the girls have on royal blue and silver.<br /><br />I used Butterick 5182 (view A) and Mc calls 5850<br /><br />Next project - a christening dress.SEWING SHAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10066863224368213164noreply@blogger.com2