Buttons and Curls

As many of you may know, my sister and I have a business, Buttons and Curls. Recently we were able to get our website up and running!! Here is a link to it. We have a new product announcement. We are now selling teething necklaces. They are super cute and serve a few purposes. First of all, they are really stylish for momma. Also, you know how babies are always playing with your necklace and jewelry when you're holding them? Well now they can safely play with and chew on these fashionable necklaces. It's also great while baby is nursing. It keeps their hands busy playing with the necklace, preventing them from pinching or pulling on momma's hair. They make a great gift!!

Out With the Old and In With the New

I think I shall begin this post with Christmas and winter fun pics. I hope everyone had a fabulous Christmas season.

Below is a Christmas tree skirt that I made for Momma. I took an old skirt we didn't want anymore and just recovered it with ruffles. I really liked the result. :D

Also, since I last posted, my sister Mallory, had a homeschool band concert. It was great. Here are some pics:

I won't bore you with all of our pics of opening presents. Instead, I'll share photos of us going out to shoot with my Uncle Bud who was in town from Michigan. Mind you, I had only shot a rifle before, so shooting this 9mm was a new ballgame for me. :)

Momma and Daddy

My Uncle Bud helping Momma

Daddy

Unlce Bud helping me

Wow has 2012 gone by quickly!! I can't believe in under 8 hours, it will be 2013. This year has definitely had it's ups and downs and I'm sure the same will be said when we see the end of this coming year. This year has brought a few highlights such as: the Homeschool Civil War Ball, attending camp on my 21st birthday at Fort Rock Family Camp, and attending No Greater Joy's first Shindig in Big Sandy, TX.

My goal this year may seem simple but it's very important. I have a really hard time making myself sit down and read my Bible every day. This year, I am going to make sure I am constantly in the Word. I would love to hear everyones new year's resolutions.

 At church yesterday, the pastor pointed out that we're going into the year 2013 and the number 13 is the number of confusion. Hmmmm... Not very comforting, but very true. Look at our government, we are getting ready to reach the fiscal cliff tomorrow. The world has lost the Lord so therefore, we have a very confused and lost society. There are so many new and scary laws being passed. We, as Christians, must stand up for what we believe in and let the world know that we are God's army and will not stop fighting until the world comes to an end.

I hope everyone has a wonderful New Years. God bless!!

Simple Fix

So this is one of my newest consignment shop finds. YAY. I must say I am addicted to shopping at resale shops. I'm all about the bargains. Anyway, back to my point. I recently purchased this adorable skirt, but there was only one problem, it was too big by a couple of inches. :(

 

I knew that I wanted to keep the zipper that was in it, so my next question was: How can I do this without having to put darts in the lined skirt without ruining it? So, I decided to just put a small strip of 1/2" elastic along the inside of the skirt.

 

 

Yes, you can see it, but not when I'm wearing it.

The end result, one of my favorite outfits. (And you can't tell the difference :D )

 

So what kinds of techniques do you like to use to make minor adjustments to clothes that don't fit like you want them to?

 

Have a blessed week

Erin

 

Fall Project

About a year ago, I decided I wanted to make a quilt to put in my hope chest. I purchased all the material, and that's as far as I made it. Life took over and other things took priority over my quilt. So, the other day I decided I was making my quilt before the year is gone. I am using the Grandmother's Flower Patch pattern (which I was able to snatch up at a garage sale for 25cents; yay for bargains :D ).
So.... here it is in it's early stages.

Here is my selection of fabric

 

 

Here are about 400 hexagons. That seems like good progress, but I have to have a total of 2,277 hexagons cut out. See, not much progress compared to the number I still have to finish.



 

 

I would love to hear from you what your favorite quilt patterns are and quilt making experiences you have had; good and bad.

Well, until later,

happy quilting

Erin

Busy Busy Busy

Oh my, how time gets out from under me so easily. I feel as if I have been neglecting the blogging world. :( .  This last week has been crazy busy attending the OCHEC homeschool conference. My sister had an entrepreneur booth with some of our sewing things. We really enjoyed getting to visit with the people who came by, and there were a lot of them. We attended the Tulsa convention and then headed to Oklahoma City the next day. Needless to say, all that has been on our mind is sewing sewing sewing. Now since that is over, we have craft shows to prepare for. The work never ends, but that's ok. Sewing is one of my favorite hobbies and I would do it 24/7 if I could. But, none the less there is chores around the house to be done.

If you haven't checked out our business Facebook page, please do so. http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Buttons-Curls-Stitches-for-the-Home/236405356412940

We take custom orders on every item. If you have any questions, just contact us.

Erin