Catching some Zs

No, not the kind that make you snore, LOL! Some blogs with "Z" in them:

http://tizzlovescrafts.blogspot.com/-- abundant cuteness

http://elizabethcarroll.wordpress.com/ --check out the beautiful bags she has made. Yummy recipes here, too!

http://www.themomsbuzz.com/moms_buzz/ --tons of tips, 'cause being a mom (and dad) takes some creative thinking!

Th-th-that's all folks! Watch this space for a new blog least in the future! Hope you had fun! Y'all come back now, y'hear?

Blogs with "Y" in them

http://artsymomma.blogspot.com/search/label/sewing --adorable bags, other nice projects--and a cuter-than-a-button baby!

http://sewnancy.blogspot.com/ --Nancy has over 100 sewing projects to show you, plus other goodies!

http://www.craftydaisies.com/ --37 tutorials, say no more.

X-tra funny

The photos in this blog are so clever and funny, that I hope they bring a smile to your face today!

http://bentobjects.blogspot.com/

Yeah, I know there's no X in there...but I really wanted to share it!

W Blog

http://wintersedgehome.blogspot.com/

Hard to believe I'm almost through the alphabet! I've discovered so many great blogs in my quest. I'll have to come up with another 'theme' just to get to do it again, LOL!

Check out this sweet blog. Momawake has made some lovely things, including some of the cutest doll clothes you've ever seen!

Very Nice Blogs

These are my "V" blogs for today...because they are very nice, not necessarily because there's a v in any of them!

http://www.iliketomakestuff.blogspot.com/ --lotsa tutorials including a whole sloo of things you can do with fat quarters!

http://inspireco.blogspot.com/ cute stuff and a little on-line magazine, too (e-zine?), with neat projects!

http://summerfood.wordpress.com/#XYZ yummy!

And any of the blogs there on my sidebar!

Oh, and those gerbera daisies were my Mother's Day bouquet from Mike and the kids. Aren't they gorgeous? Can you believe the dark pink ones lasted two weeks? After the flowers started to fade, I took the bouquet apart and put the 'good' ones into smaller vases. I always say that red roses and purple tulips are my favorite flowers, but I have to add gerberas to that list, too! My daughter calls them "Happy Flowers"!

T is for...

"Tree Fall Designs." There are a lot of pretty things over there, not the least of which is two adorable little girls. I love the way their mommy took a pattern from Ottobre magazine that was meant to be made in knit and used a woven instead, with great results! I might have to try that, too.

Here's the link: http://treefalldesign.typepad.com/tree_fall/

Please scroll down for my Sew Crafty Friday post today!

S Blogs times two

The first blog I want to tell you about is called "Sew and So" by the immensely talented Becky. You really do have to scroll down over there and take a look at the shirt she deconstructed and reconstructed into what she calls a "Doolittle Blouse." You will never believe it started out as a man's shirt bought from the Goodwill--except she has pictures to prove it! Becky is one talented kid (she hasn't hit 30 yet--to me, she's a kid. Sorry, Beck!) and you will really enjoy your visit to Sew and So! http://sew-and-so.blogspot.com/



Then there's "Sew, Mama, Sew," which is an absolute motherlode for tutorials--66 last time I looked! There are tips, lessons, sew-alongs, giveaways--well, if you've never been there before you'll feel as if you've struck sewist gold. Here's the link, enjoy! http://www.sewmamasew.com/blog2/

What didja think "Q" would be for?

Quiet (this house)?

It's for Quilts, of course. OMG, there are sooooo many nice quilting blogs! Here are just a few:

http://catsnqlts2.blogspot.com/ --I love Linda's cat, Skyler! He reminds me of my Nutmeg when she was a younger kitty--they are both tuxedo cats!

http://dquilts.blogspot.com/ --cute stuff and tutorials, too!

http://doxie-land.blogspot.com/ --adorable grandchildren, cute doggies, an amaaazzzzing sewing room (pardon me while I drool).

http://www.quiltersbuzz.com/ --not really a blog, but a great place to read the latest about quilting and sewing and more

And don't forget to check on my favorite quilter of all, Susan at Blackberry Creek--see my sidebar for link!

P is for...

"Polka Dot Pineapple"! http://mousechirpy-polkadotpineapple.blogspot.com/

You should see the gorgeous rag quilt Letti made--so colorful! And the addition of yo-yo's is just the cutest touch. She's done some other cool projects, too (love the fabric flowers!)

There are tutorials. The one for the jumbo yo-yo quilt is amazing. But I like the one where Letti teaches you how to make 'yarn' from a t-shirt!

BTW, I want to say 'thanks' again to everyone who commented on my dress last friday. Don't marvel--it's basically a t-shirt attached to a skirt, LOL!

Oh, boy, and "O" blog!

Today's creativity lies in being frugal. After all, it takes a creative mind to make good use of 'just a little.' You will find yummy recipes and tips over at "Our Red House." http://www.ourredhouse.blogspot.com/

It is pouring rain and gloomy here on Long Island. Kate has a recipe for "Easy, Cheesy Potato Chowder" that would really hit the spot this afternoon--if only I had potatoes on hand, LOL!

BTW, thanks to everyone for all the nice comments on my dress on Sew Crafty Friday! I didn't get back to check out the posts and was surprised at how many people responded. You're all the best!

Mmmmm..."M" blog!

I've been hopping around cyberspace looking for cool blogs, as you know. Here is a nice one for "M"--http://marirob.blogspot.com/2008/05/run-marirob-run.html

Mari has done some awesome sewing projects, even hand-sewn ones! The colorwheel quilt is amazing--I especially like the cat sitting in the middle of it in one photo, LOL!

Come back later for my Sew Crafty Friday entry!

A Sweet "L" blog

Check out the cupcakes and the kitten at http://www.labelleavenue.com/blog/ --so cute and sweet! Makes me want to break out the Wilton cake decorating stuff. And that kitten...awwwww!
There are so many nice things on this blog that I'm sure you'll love it. I'm a nut for tutorials, and she's got a few great ones--especially a cool fabric box and a cute ice cream cone ornament!

BTW, don't forget to enter my 400th post giveaway--see below!

Two Ks for the price of one!

My first "K" blog today doesn't start with "K" but has one in it...Bittersweet Punkin! I love this blog, and the blogger, too! http://bittersweetpunkin.blogspot.com/ Perusing her blog is like walking through a country store! Oh, wait...she has a country store of her own. Please check out the goodies Punkin has on sale at http://thepunkinpeddler.blogspot.com/. I bought the prettiest patchwork pillow and can say that I am one satisfied customer!

If you visit Punkin's blog today, you'll see a post about another blog written by her very, very talented friend "Kat." Here's the link: http://scaredykaterpillarsnomore.blogspot.com/ Guess what? She's got a 100 post giveway going on! Check out the sweet prizes--a lovely pillow and a gardening angel doll. Who wouldn't want a piece of handcrafted art?

J Today

Today's blog is "Joyful Abode.' http://www.joyfulabode.com/blog/


Sewing, recipes, tutorials, organization tips, etc.--what more could you want? (Except maybe for this perfect Spring day to last forever. I hope your day is as lovely!)

I like...

Incy Wincy for "I"! http://incywincytogs.blogspot.com/ Hop on over there (I had to say 'hop'--she's growing frogs) and enjoy! Sam's little girl, Emma, is darling, especially in a pretty white dress her mommy is making for her! And Sam's also making a cool dress out of one of Emma's dad's t-shirts (yes, Sam says he told her it was okay!), which I think is a really clever idea!

Now, here's my Mother's Day Report: we all went out to dinner at our favorite restaurant, Catfish Annie's. We've been going there for about 25 years now. They've watched my kids grow up, and I can say the same for the family that runs the place. The little girl who used to help clear tables is now head waitress. It's not fancy--I don't do fancy. There's a fresh seafood counter on one side. The food is simple, but amazing. And reasonable! I got a twin lobster dinner with sides for less than $30, which is saying a lot for New York. 3 of my kids ordered scungilli--ugh. Scungilli, if you don't know, is a kind of snail.
My husband had softshell crab. My youngest had chicken. The older ones teased him about it, but Catfish Annie's makes amazing fried chicken, too. We really enjoyed ourselves. The lobster was luxurious (and I brought some home to make myself a lobster roll today!)--but the best part was having all my kids together for a meal. That doesn't happen often these days.

I hope you all had wonderful days yesterday, too!

G...

Is for "Girls in the Garden." http://girlsinthegarden.blogspot.com/

I like the way Lori combines different fabrics in some of the tops she made. I also love the little American Girl outfits with matching clothes for a little girl!

If I don't get on tomorrow...

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY, EVERYONE!

Sewing Blogs ABCs

Just because I having nothing to do (ha, ha, ha), I decided I'm going to post links to some cool blogs relating to sewing and crafts, in ABC order. The first one is "Artsy Craftsy Babe" which is just chock full of cuteness! Check out her little "Birthday Girl" modeling the sweetest, most cheerful sundress ever.
And there's a tutorial for adorable button flowers!
Go ahead and visit: http://artsycraftybabe.typepad.com/artsycrafty_babe/ you'll be glad you did!