SEWING CADDY

Materials needed:

6X 16" piece of felted wool.

Scraps of blue, Green, and pink felted wool.

Cut fabrics:

From Gold wool, cut:

1 1/2 x 6" strip for hanger

3 of pattern A

From Blue wool, cut:

2 of pattern B

From green wool, cut:

2 of pattern C

From pink wool, cut:

1 of pattern D

Instructions:

1. Turn upper 2" of one gold wool A circle to the front; pin. Referring to photo, back stitch a green vine through all layers, then add dark pink French Knot flowers.

2. Referring to placement Diagram, arrange B and D flowers and C leaf pieces at bottom of folded A circle.

3. Blanket stitch around flowers with matching floss and add gold French Knots to flower center.

4. With green floss, use a running stitch to anchor leaves, pulling gently to gather.

5. Fold the gold wool 1/2 X 6" strap in half and insert ends between tops of remaining gold wool A circles. Sew together layered circles and folded circle with a blanket stitch.

Diagram:

Instructions for this project from:

AllPeopleQuilt.com

Design by: Roseann Meehan Kermes

Gotta love E'm

For all those men who say, Why buy a cow when you can get milk for free. Here's an update for you: Now days, 80% of women are against marriage, WHY? Because women realize it's not worth buying an entire pig just to get a little sausage.

Men are like....

1. Men are like ..... Laxatives .... They irritate the crap out of you.

2. Men are like.... Bananas ....The older they get, the less firm they are.

3. Men are like ..... Weather ..... Nothing can be done to change them.

4. Men are like ...... Blenders ...... You need One, but you're not quite sure why.

5. Men are like ..... Chocolate Bars ...... Sweet, smooth, & they usually head right for your hips.

6. Men are like ... Commercials ....... You can't believe a word they say.

7. Men are like ..... Department Stores ...... Their clothes are always 1/2 off.

8. Men are like ..... Government Bonds .... They take soooooooo long to mature.

9. Men are like ..... Mascara .... They usually run at the first sign of emotion.

10. Men are like .... Popcorn ...... They satisfy you, but only for a little while.

11. Men are like ...... Snowstorms ...... You never know when they're coming, how many inches you'll get or how long it will last.

12. Men are like ........... Lava Lamps ...... Fun to look at, but not very bright.

13. Men are like .... Parking Spots .....All the good ones are taken, the rest are handicapped.

THE CORONER'S REPORT

Three dead bodies turn up at the mortuary, all with very big smiles on their faces.

The coroner calls the police to tell them what has happened."First body: Frenchman, 60, died of heart failure while making love to his mistress. Hence the enormous smile, Inspector," says the Coroner."

Second body: Irishman, 25, won a thousand pounds on the lottery, spent it all on whiskey. Died of alcohol poisoning, hence the smile.

"The Inspector asked, "What of the third body?""Ah," says the coroner, "this is the most unusual one. Billy Dale Bob the redneck from Tennessee, 30, struck by lightning.""Why is he smiling then?" inquires the Inspector."Thought he was having his picture taken."

An older couple is lying in bed one morning.

They had just awakened from a good night's sleep.

He takes her hand and she responds, "Don't touch me.""Why not?" he asked.

She answered, "Because I'm dead.

"The husband asked "What are you talking about?

We're both lying here in bed together and talking to one another!"

She said, "No, I'm definitely dead."

He insisted, "You are not dead.

What in the world makes you think you're dead?"

"Because I woke up this morning and nothing hurts."

One of my Up-cycled Projects

Pretty In Pink Child's Apron made from a Size 5 Skirt

As some of you know I was injured in an accident with a Drunk Driver. I have not been able to work my part time job on the weekend.. So I decided to put my time to good use. As I can't sit long, stand, or lay down at great lengths of time. So when I feel like it I have been doing a bit of sewing over the last two weekends.
I was trying to think of something fun to make so I made this very Yummy little girls apron from an upcycled skirt. If you are intrested in owning it... I have it up for sale at http://auntpittypats.etsy.com/. I am working on the second half of this very colorful little skirt. It too will be an apron. It looks almost the same except it will have different embellishments.

Julie Andrews On Maturity !!

Julie Andrews Turns 69

This is hysterical
To commemorate her birthday , actress/vocalist, Julie Andrews made a special appearance at Manhattan 's Radio City Music Hall for the benefit of the AARP.

One of the musical numbers she performed was "My Favorite Things" from the legendary movie "Sound Of Music".

Here are the lyrics she used: (Sing It!)

If you sing it, its especially hysterical!!!

Maalox and nose drops and needles for knitting,
Walkers and handrails and new dental fittings,
Bundles of magazines tied up in string,
These are a few of my favorite things.

Cadillacs and cataracts ,and hearing aids and glasses,
Polident and Fixodent and false teeth in glasses,
Pacemakers, golf carts and porches with swings,
These are a few of my favorite things.

When the pipes leak,
When the bones creak,
When the knees go bad,
I simply remember my favorite things,
And then I don't feel so bad.

Hot tea and crumpets and corn pads for bunions,
No spicy hot food or food cooked with onions,
Bathrobes and heating pads and hot meals they bring,
These are a few of my favorite things.

Back pain, confused brains and no need for sinnin',
Thin bones and fractures and hair that is thinnin',
And we won't mention our short shrunken frames,
When we remember our favorite things.

When the joints ache,
When the hips break,
When the eyes grow dim,
Then I remember the great life I've had,
And then I don't feel so bad.

(Ms. Andrews received a standing ovation from the crowd that lasted over four minutes and repeated encores.

My Desk top computer is Busted!!!

I just wanted to post everyone that reads my blog... If you get a pop up that says Antivirus 2008. Shut down your computer immediately... Do not try and close the box. You have no options on what to do.. the program will load and you will have a virus. This is how my desk top became infected. I hope to get my computer back soon so I can post new fun stuff.

Please check back often. I hope I'm not down long :) I can post on my laptop but all my cool stuff was on my desktop. (Pictures) - (and fun reads.)

Remember shut down your computer if you see antivirus 2008.

Good luck,

GRANDMA'S APRON

The principle use of Grandma's apron was to protect the dress underneath, but along with that,

it served as a holder for removing hot pans from the oven;

it was wonderful for drying children's tears,

and on occasion was even used for cleaning out dirty ears.

From the chicken-coop the apron was used for carrying eggs,

fussy chicks, and sometimes half-hatched eggs to be finished in the warming oven.

When company came those old aprons were ideal hiding places for shy kids; and when the weather was cold, grandma wrapped it around her arms.

Those big old aprons wiped many a perspiring brow,

bent over the hot wood stove. Chips and kindling-wood were brought into the kitchen in that apron. From the garden it carried all sorts of vegetables.After the peas had been shelled it carried out the hulls.

In the fall it was used to bring in apples that had fallen from the trees. When unexpected company drove up the road, it was surprising how much furniture that old apron could dust in a matter of seconds.

When dinner was ready, Grandma walked out on the porch and waved her apron, and the men knew it was time to come in from the fields for dinner.

It will be a long time before anyone invents something that will replace that old-time apron that served so many purposes.

- author unknown-

Up Cycled Coupon Wallets

Don't you just love these bright colors?

I am always clipping coupons and stuffing them in my pockets when I go to the market... Sometimes I use them sometimes I don't... Yes you guessed it.. They get washed the next laundry day!! So.... to save that from happening again, I designed little coupon wallets. These wallets are made from all re-cycled materials.. (except interfacing and snaps) I try to use reclaimed items where ever possible to support

My Belief in saving Mother earth one item at a time.

These charming little wallets are 6 1/4 " X 4"

They have elastic on the sides so you can really stuff them with those coupons. I have embellished them with lace, buttons, silk roses, and any other thing I can find to embellish them with.
I would love to hear what you think of them. If you are interested in purchasing one of them .. I offer them in my Etsy shop.
Aunt Pitty Pat's