Happy Jesus day to all my family and friends, 'tis a blessing to be here one more day; another day I haven't seen before because Jesus is the reason not only for this season because of His grace, love and tender mercies He allowed us one more day and on his birthday at that. So hope you enjoyed your families.

Happy Birthday
To:  me
From: me
Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday, Happy Birthdayyyyyyyy, Happy Birthdayyyyyy toooooo meeeeeeeee.

The Art of Fine Tailoring DVD Giveway Winners!

Tadaaaaaa......here are the winners of the dvd.....

1. Nothy Lane
2. DawnSSL
3. Gjeometry
4. Mamafiore
5. Monic
6. Sillykid
7. Beckypb
8. Emily
9. Faye Lewis
10. Shaqeatta Jackson

CONGRATS Ladies!

Gentlemen Jim Giveaway!

A Giveaway: http://finetailoringbyjim.blogspot.com/2013/08/im-giving-away-my-alteration-dvd-to-10.html

Ramblings..........

• Today, I want to thank God for another day. 

•  Another day of life, health and strength.....but no sewing. 

•  Ugggh.  

• Two of my girls (sewing machines) have been oiled, clean, new needles and set up in two different rooms, strategically placed so when it happens; I'll be ready to go.

• I did sew two simple elastic skirts for the church drill team and a white maxi skirt for me.

• Some fabric has been taken from the stash and prepped.  Don't remember how long I had it or if it's what I want to start with.
• School started here yesterday for my four grandboys, all going to different schools, God help their mother.
• Checked out Pantone colors for the fall.....LOVE 'EM.
• The top colors for women’s fashion for fall 2013 are:
  PANTONE 17-5641 Emerald
  PANTONE 18-4434 Mykonos Blue
  PANTONE 15-0533 Linden Green
  PANTONE 19-3628 Acai
  PANTONE 19-1662 Samba
  PANTONE 17-1452 Koi
  PANTONE 18-0312 Deep Lichen Green
  PANTONE 19-2045 Vivacious
  PANTONE 19-4215 Turbulence
  PANTONE 19-1116 Carafe
• Checked out my daily blog lists and Facebook.
• Ya'll are some fabulous sewists, creative beyond belief.
• Can't stand in your shadows.
• zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz later

Yeaaaaaa, I Won

Yeaaaaaa, I Won   over at Brenda's Sewing Nook, she was giving pattern by groups  and I was selected as one of the winners......Congrats to all the wonderful sewists in the group and I feel blessed to be among such celebrities.

I am not sure it's blog etiquette to repost someone else post but didn't know how to add her link so those of you who would be so kind   ....can you help a sister out?


And The Winners Are.....

Hello Fellow Bloggers:

I know you've been waiting for the results!  I waited until now to announce the winners hoping others would chime in. Guess what,  there were a total of  10 entries (7 individuals). Thank you all for  entering.  Your input was most helpful and your enthusiasm - contagious!!!!  Thanks.

NOW FOR THE RESULTS:
No entries for Groups 1 & 5

Group 2 --  AliceMarie

Group 3 ---  Graca

Group 4 --- Sheila CTZ

Group 6 ---  Faye Lewis

Group 7 --- Joyce in NC;  Serenity, Love, Sincere, Peace, Earth
 
Fashion Star Collection --- JuliN  (SURPRISE!!!!)
 

Congratulations to all of you and I hope you make beautiful garments! 

Merry Christmas to you.....

 

No matter how you celebrate this joyful time of year
if you welcome in the season with reflection or with cheer

No matter if you play charades with the entire family
or gather round the telly and play each other on the Wii

However you celebrate this special festive day
it’s hoped you have a Christmas
that’s truly you in every way.

Merry Christmas to all my fellow sewists everywhere!!!