No TV for the Last Month

My husband and I made a decision in December to let our Direct Tv go. We decided that we could no longer afford the internet and Direct TV so one had to go so we decided to let the Direct TV go. We both agree that we get more work done than we ever did. I have been studying my Bible more and have been getting lot's of sewing done. And best of all we both sleep better. We never had a tv in the bedroom anyway. My husband said that he misses the football games and the World news most of all, but he has been catching a lot of news on the internet. I would rather have the internet than tv any day. My husband started school and he really gets alot of studying done for school as well. We listen to music. I got out all my oldies but goodies reggae, and blues cds today and we had a good time. We talk even more than before, my husband is very talkative he can talk on any subject and I never get bored. He is funny too. So it has been a month and I have crocheted 2 doilies, did about $100 worth of alterations (this week). Life is different without tv and I love it.

Oh yes here is another skirt that I made out of a pair of jeans. The jeans belong to a very happy customer in Georgia. I am getting quite a lot of orders for these skirts. It is easy to fit the skirts because usually if the jeans fit well then the skirt is a great fit. This customer wanted pleats in the back of hers, and she wanted to wear it with her red boots.

I also wanted to share this picture with all my blog readers, it is a picture of the front window at the consignment store that I work in. And yes, you guessed it that is my "sudoku puzzle quilt" draped over the seat. Now isn't that a beautiful window?

Yeah! My first blog award

I have been given the Lemonade award from Crystal Raen's Recycled Craft Things. Now I am supposed to choose 10 that I feel deserve this award. And I will try to do that because I have learned so much from other bloggers about blogging. And if there is an award to be given and I have the power to give it, then I will go and find 10 deserving blogs. Now if I have not done this correctly please let me know so I can do a better job next time. Here is my award, isn't it cute?

Ok now here are the rules:

#1 You must link back to the person you received the award from.

#2 You have to nominate 10 bloggers who are deserving of this award!

One more thing, I would like to that Crystal for all the help she has given me with my blog. I have learned so much and want her to know that I appreciate it very much. Now here are my ten awards.

Waterrose there is some very good information on this blog and some beautiful cuffs too.

Carmen's if you don't know what to do with those locks of yours, check out this blog.

njemacreative Has a beautiful Scorpion Necklace.

Blossomingtree Has great networking ideas.

Twentypoundtabby Oh the cutests little stuffed animals, cats and dragons.

Gufobardo My Lord what an artist!

Humblebeads Beautiful beadwork for you.

Sewl Sista #1 I having a baby and you can view her progress and get sewing tips at the same time. Lot's of good info there too.

Sachi Designs You have to see her scarves, they are so beautiful

RSS Designs in Fiber You have to see the fine thread crochet that she creates. It is awesome.

Now here is a little something for everyone. Please go and check out these blogs and tell them Stormee sent you. LOL

Late Autumn in Tennessee the Duster

I don't know if you remember in November I did a blog post about a certain piece of fabric that I created and I had a poll to see if I could get an idea of what to do with the fabric. Well I will tell you which idea won, It was the kimono style jacket. I made a long kimono style duster. It was hard to decide because it was quite a big piece of fabric. So the duster won and it is now listed in my Etsy shop. Go over to the other blog post and see what the fabric looked like before and now see what it looks like now.

I have been sewing for many years and I am always amazed at how beautiful fabric is when it is uncut. Then you cut it and sew it and walla you have this beautiful garment. I will always be amazed at what a piece of fabric can do for your spirit.

Favorite Jeans into a Skirt

I made both of these skirts from a pair of jeans! I also added some mudcloth and leather which helped to make very unique skirts.

If you have a pair of favorite jeans you would like to make into a skirt, here are some ideas, but if you would like me to do it, you would have to send me your jeans ( a pair that fits you well) and there is a $65 dollar charge, that includes shipping. I will use leather (if I have it) or mudcloth or any fabric that I find that works with your jeans. Each skirt is different and takes on it's own personality so you will be surprised and happy with what you get.

Me and Writing

I am not a writer but since I have started this blog and reading other blogs, I find that I am always thinking about writing and thinking of things to write about. For instance, I saw a tree the other day in a field, the tree was standing there all alone and it had no leaves on it. I thought what a beautiful tree, I am going to take a picture of that tree and write something on my blog about it. Also there is a young lady at my church that loves purses, every Sunday and every Wednesday (Bible study) she has a new and different purse. And each purse tells me what kind of mood she is in today. Well I asked her what was her favorite thing, and guess what she said, "purses". It shows, and she takes good care of her purses too, along with her great purses, she is always dressed so nice earrings, bracelets, dresses or pants she always has the right purse for each. Here is a photo of my purse diva. I am writing this because when we say that we have nothing to write about there is really alot we can find in our everyday life to write about. See I have started two subjects. Now you can look forward to two new posts from me one about that tree and another about the Purse Diva. That leaves it open for the hat diva, and the shoe diva. Also I still have to write and post about my art which you will be seeing some new stuff real soon. Like this doily.

I love making doilies. And you will see more in my Etsy shop. This is a blue pinwheel doily. It took me about 2 weeks to make. Some people that crochet will say oh that is a long time. I crochet after I have finished a day of sewing. It relaxes me. I have seen some very beautiful crocheting and that will be another thing to blog about.