tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:50:41 +0000I have a soundbyte of Elvis saying "Honey, you can have everything I've got" Melts me every time. Here's my little bit of 'everything I've got'http://everythingivegot.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (EverythingIveGot)Blogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-8824474016225173672Sun, 20 Dec 2009 17:46:00 +00002009-12-20T09:47:48.032-08:00 We woke to this view out my front door. What a grand way to start the first day of Winter! We bunkered down, dh made his infamous pancakes (hey, he's saying "Bon Jour!" Julia style, we just watched Julie/Julia last night-- nut!)      Dear Oldest did his usual And the two younger did what all kids love Waving! (ya, because I'm the wet blanket on the porch in my slippers LOL) Lil Lady goeshttp://everythingivegot.blogspot.com/2009/12/winter-wonderland.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (EverythingIveGot)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-3074443683657936150Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:22:00 +00002009-12-15T16:31:40.745-08:00Look no further--Tonya's Temptations is having a sale on some in stock items. Contact me if you'd like priority shopping. Here are some of the lovely things I have available:Quillows! Ultra cuddle fleece blankets with a pocket for your feet or to fold your blanket into! Now $20!Have a Buzz Lightyear fan? A super sized hooded towel! Now $22!Tree frog pajama or lounge set-- comfy and soft!Now $15 http://everythingivegot.blogspot.com/2009/12/looking-for-sale.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (EverythingIveGot)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-2790314720948276211Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:04:00 +00002009-12-10T06:16:44.337-08:00My group on Etsy is having a promotion right now for all you last minute shoppers! If you need your item shipped priority, they can get it done for you! Click here to see a sample of what's available!I have all kinds of wonderful stocking stuffers-- $5 ribbon d ring belts, wooden ring teethers and more. But my latest creation is with this adorable fabric by Alexander Henry called "angel cakes"http://everythingivegot.blogspot.com/2009/12/last-minute-shoppers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (EverythingIveGot)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-4971144097309236348Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:57:00 +00002009-12-02T18:01:54.859-08:00Yay! What fun-- I won a cookbook with my comment on MixingBowlKids' blog-- of course, the comment was in regards to feeding hungry boys! A subject that I am well-versed in!See the full post here and see what I commented on here.Check her out. Oh my, the recipes are exciting! They are straightforward and delicious!http://everythingivegot.blogspot.com/2009/12/i-won.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (EverythingIveGot)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-197505544869338768Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:54:00 +00002009-11-29T19:05:22.075-08:00churchsewingToday my middle guy made his First Communion. Now that we are Lutheran, we are growing into the traditions and to be 10 and have your first communion in the fall is customary! Okeedokee!My son asked if I had any of this fabric left and said "Hey, that'd make a good shirt for church!"Isn't he the sweetest?Notice the silver crosses? It looked very nice.And, even though the pictures stink and we arehttp://everythingivegot.blogspot.com/2009/11/first-communion.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (EverythingIveGot)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-6990281753145195398Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:51:00 +00002009-11-27T12:11:22.895-08:00I'd never indulged in the "Black Friday" mayhem until my husband shared with me the thrill. Now? He stays with the kids while I take off :-DDo you like to stay home? In your jammies and slippers with your big steamy cup o'joe? I've got the deal for you. Go shopping with the SewingMamas Team on Etsy and you can grab up all the specials we are offering! http://everythingivegot.blogspot.com/2009/11/black-friday-shopping.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (EverythingIveGot)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-1276094705262167986Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:06:00 +00002009-11-26T06:21:27.448-08:00 Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. It doesn't have the mayhem of the other holidays-- the loss of the meaning behind the holiday or the crazy influx of candy. Thanksgiving is just what is sounds like -- a time to get together with family to come together for a meal and give thanks for everything we have.I've been cooking Thanksgiving dinner for as long as I can remember. Not even sure if I http://everythingivegot.blogspot.com/2009/11/happy-thanksgiving.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (EverythingIveGot)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-1680956796001409702Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:25:00 +00002009-11-13T18:34:03.799-08:00It's amazing what you'll come across out of no where. Long story short, I have a wonderful batch of vintage patterns from the late 1960s. Most not even opened! What I don't have is the shape to be able to wear most of these styles. Your lucky day! I'm offering them up and you can find them here. Drop me a note if you need more info.http://everythingivegot.blogspot.com/2009/11/vintage-pattern-find.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (EverythingIveGot)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-82438356992859223Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:52:00 +00002009-11-12T19:03:19.986-08:00middlerecipecookingI've been getting up early for, oh I don't know, a few months or so. It's the only time my house is quiet. I'm a homeschooler so it's not quiet during the day ;-) and, at night, I'm in a house full of night owls-- playing with legos, cds with music and stories going, and "one more hug!" goes on until well past 9:30, and that's on a good night.So this morning, I woke at 7, came down scuffling in http://everythingivegot.blogspot.com/2009/11/nice-morning.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (EverythingIveGot)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-4563767839395105443Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:08:00 +00002009-11-08T15:17:20.071-08:00 I have a close friend that has many things in common with me. She lives in my town, she homeschools her children and, well, she sews! This common interest started out innocent enough but has totally taken on a life of its own.That brings me to my Singer Treadle Sewing Machine. Circa 1924. A beauty to behold.Long story short, she owns many sewing machines. I sent her a link to a beautiful treadlehttp://everythingivegot.blogspot.com/2009/11/my-singer-treadle-sewing-machine.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (EverythingIveGot)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-4291014161108528497Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:51:00 +00002009-10-09T10:24:47.956-07:00maI love that book and I'm thrilled about the movie. Can't wait to see it actually.And in my shop, I've put an interpretion of the Wolf Suit that Max wears. I have no little ones to model it but it's going to look so cute on some lucky kiddo!Click here to see!http://everythingivegot.blogspot.com/2009/10/wolf-suit-for-max.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (EverythingIveGot)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-7916885180468556388Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:44:00 +00002009-10-07T13:11:03.124-07:00thankfulproudLast week was a Graduation at my son's Karate School. He's taking Tung Su Do (probably spelled that wrong) Here he is at the graduation, partnering with a Black Belt to show what he's got. You can see in second 13(the green belted one), my son and his practice partner laughing because my son won't 'tap out' LOL From second 47 on over a half a minute, my son won't tap out or flinch at the http://everythingivegot.blogspot.com/2009/10/proud-mama-moment.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (EverythingIveGot)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-1104840004806171483Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:15:00 +00002009-10-01T16:36:15.458-07:00homeschoolingfallgnomiesI love fall. It's the best season of the year. There's no place like New England in the fall. Crisp air and apples--ripe for the picking. We got together with a bunch of homeschool families and went apple picking. Below are some of the kids after the apple picking and before the cider donuts--- YUM!Of course, my girl and her Godsister in matching shirts "Chillin' with my Gnomies"-made by me!Todayhttp://everythingivegot.blogspot.com/2009/10/i-love-fall.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (EverythingIveGot)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-825970845114624224Sun, 20 Sep 2009 17:44:00 +00002009-09-20T16:33:07.384-07:00I was fortunate enough to participate in a fundraiser to support Colorectal Cancer through the Amercian Cancer Society.There was music, good food and great company!Here are some of the goodies I brought: Baby gown goodnessEmbellished bamboo velour backed bibs "Snugglers" to swaddle baby! Great messenger style bagsGenerously sized hooded towelsMore baby gown goodness with knot hats made from http://everythingivegot.blogspot.com/2009/09/recent-fundraiser-fair.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (EverythingIveGot)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-758551478551738657Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:41:00 +00002009-09-14T10:49:55.273-07:00We had the hottest week of the summer at the beach and in central air. Just our speed!Here are some of the highlights :(I don't remember the last time I laughed THAT hard. Seen here is me, my 14 y/o and my father in law) http://everythingivegot.blogspot.com/2009/09/vacationing-on-cape.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (EverythingIveGot)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-2249618398850246229Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:39:00 +00002009-07-31T14:45:58.780-07:00trucknephewGotta love little boys and their fascination for trucks. My nephew is no exception!He comes to visit "Aunt Ton-EE" often but today was an extra special treat. On his way out to the car to head back home, a truck came down the road and stopped right in front of the house. Inside was no other than Uncle Stan!! (ahem, hubby) I'll say no more--the pics say it all. The child was completely awestruck! http://everythingivegot.blogspot.com/2009/07/truck.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (EverythingIveGot)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-9130762365931322864Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:14:00 +00002009-07-03T17:31:02.400-07:00sewingpatternlucy's clocheolabelhehandmadehatlil ladyI'm loving it! I am part of something kind of exciting-- I was able to test a pattern for an online sewing mama friend. I like the thought of being there from the 'ground up' with the development of this hat.Oh yeah, big deal but it was fun anyway!It's called Lucy's Cloche and it's in the infancy stage but can be seen and found here soon.Making this hat for Lil Lady was really very fun. She has http://everythingivegot.blogspot.com/2009/07/pattern-tester.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (EverythingIveGot)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-8322344344360251516Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:21:00 +00002009-06-27T09:25:12.289-07:00etsysewingfabrichandmadeA very exciting event has happened (ok, to me, anyway)!My shop made an Etsy Treasury. It's from the SewingMamas etsy team!Go visit---- :) http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=67428http://everythingivegot.blogspot.com/2009/06/etsy-treasury.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (EverythingIveGot)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-7704633355442321882Tue, 09 Jun 2009 22:00:00 +00002009-06-09T15:05:02.708-07:00First, the volcano erupts! Then, the water fizzes out of the top! Then, a dinosaur is revealed and grows over 72 hours~ Not bad for some birthday morning fun for $1.69. Happy 10th Birthday to my 'baby who stayed'I love you,Momhttp://everythingivegot.blogspot.com/2009/06/morning-of-newly-turned-10-year-old.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (EverythingIveGot)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-5335859720090653460Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:39:00 +00002009-06-05T17:40:21.586-07:00UNCLE!!Keep the prayers coming..That is all..http://everythingivegot.blogspot.com/2009/06/id-just-like-to-say.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (EverythingIveGot)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-1959237331266624773Sun, 24 May 2009 20:07:00 +00002009-05-24T13:16:50.875-07:00We've a great promotion going on now, starting today and lasting two weeks, called "School's Out For Summer!" Find all kinds of great handmade items to help you and your kidlins enjoy the summer!I've stocked my store with my *cute* "Mother Hen and her Chicks" aprons. You have to see how cute this fabric is--especially as aprons!http://everythingivegot.blogspot.com/2009/05/blog-post.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (EverythingIveGot)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-3612085860347302240Thu, 14 May 2009 03:15:00 +00002009-05-13T20:20:43.226-07:00It's late, I need to get into my wonderful bed but these pics right here are what days are made for:Think he likes how it came out?!Love that boy!!!http://everythingivegot.blogspot.com/2009/05/more-sewing-mama-love.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (EverythingIveGot)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-6045143259801538820Sun, 03 May 2009 00:28:00 +00002009-05-02T17:39:01.480-07:00Take one beautiful, soft, delicate fabric:Add one cute girl. My fiery, sweet, sassy, thoughtful girl. Presto! A vision is created! Hmm. Looks like a nightgown. Make some alterations. All that equals big hugs and something wonderful to see on my girl.Ok, she didn't want to take a pic at that moment. (it's not all peaches n cream LOL)To make it even better, get the brainstorm to make a baby dress!http://everythingivegot.blogspot.com/2009/05/wonderful-part-of-being-sewing-mama.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (EverythingIveGot)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-5827779370110450902Thu, 16 Apr 2009 02:54:00 +00002009-04-15T20:16:24.750-07:00I've been VERY busy sewing. Both for my family, gifts and friends and for filling my shops. Have a peek. Here's Lil Lady in a dreamy wallpaper woven, fully lined Anna apron style dress and Mama made 1/2 sleeve t and leggings--I happen to REALLY love this number. Anna style apron dress, fully reversible. Pretty proud of this one --A few reversible sweet pinafores--this on in Michael Miller Mod http://everythingivegot.blogspot.com/2009/04/oodles-of-sewing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (EverythingIveGot)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-4828423978807289643Thu, 02 Apr 2009 02:16:00 +00002009-04-01T19:39:49.229-07:00I've not done one of these in a long time .. ever?..Here's a blurb of our day:Up, showered, breakfasted and out by 10 am to go on an adventure to Spider Gates. It's an amazing place. Our family had been there before-- to geocache-- but love the walk and the stories behind the mystery. In short, it's a wonderful little VERY OLD graveyard dedicated to Quaker families. Legends abound but, regardlesshttp://everythingivegot.blogspot.com/2009/04/day-in-life-of-homeschooling-family.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (EverythingIveGot)0