Thursday, May 31, 2012

Minutes for Me Linky Party #21


It starts every Thursday 
and runs for a whole week! 

There will be a party open all the time!  Each party will over lap, so every time you hop over to share a link to something you have created, there will be a party to share it at.  
I am not going to do features, but I am going to "pin" your posts - which means I am going to feature your posts on my Minutes for Me Board on Pinterest.

Follow Me on Pinterest

Don't forget the backlink to my blog
 http://marciascraftysewing.blogspot.com/

So others can find this and share too!

You may share 2 to 3 posts a week!  
If you have made it, created it, cooked it, drew it, painted it, quilted it, sewed it, or even grown it!

Share it here! 
Share what you did during May for You - Minutes for you!

If you are NEW to Linky Parties and you need my help -- Email me directly with any questions. Marcia@craftysewing.com

If you have a problem and something doesn't up load right -- Email and I will help you fix it!

I feel bad that I did not great around to all the posts with the holiday and two funerals in one week.  I will hop around this week.  Thanks for sharing!

I added the first one.  I shared my Minutes for Me - It's my listing of my May for Me things that I did and didn't do during the month of May.  
Take time to share...

The Last Day of May and the May for Me Celebration


What did you do in May?

I had a May for Me list of my goals –  the things I wanted to do.
I did quite a bit and more. 
Some things I did not get done. 

 I went back and looked at all of my May for Me posts here and the first Post on the Eve of May for Me.

Here's a recap!

#1 Dance to a song every day.... Well I did dance most of the weekdays, being I work at home alone and no one sees me dancing! I did not dance the last few days of May – I listened to music and sang along to the songs, but no real dancing. As I drove back from Mary Jo's funeral yesterday, I sang along to the 70's songs. Many were our favorites when we were in high school. I had a two hour drive and I was following my husband, so I was all alone and sang my heart out! After unpacking and getting the wash started I sat down last night and listened to Sissy's Song again and added the link to my post – earlier post. I am not a country music fan, as they always make me cry. I like Carly Simon and Carol King songs the best and similar artists. Today's song should be repeat of Celebration, but I think I will share my favorite song sung by Mama Cass – “MakeYour Own Kind of Music”. I think it fits me best. I do like to do things my way. Maybe I should share the song “MyWay”. If you have never taken the time to listen to Landslide – this a good one about life changes. It is favorite also.
I like to create quilts with a unque' twist. I like to quilt different than others. I like to share posts any way I want to and recently I decided you are going to get a few more personal thoughts in my shares... not just ---- I did this and that and used these colors... but more why I did it and what I was thinking about that made me do it that way. I like to have several projects going at a time... so I jump from project to project. I know I have ADHD – but I think it is what makes me – me! So that is a very positive thing for me! I have tons of photos of projects, I have been quilting and sewing that I haven't had time to share yet... but I will share them.

#2  I “thread painted” my Tiptoe quilt and the first part of the binding is stitched. I need to do the embroidery stitching yet. It will get done soon.


#3 Sew something Simple – never did this but I will do it, this summer.

#4 Practice quilting some new design with blue thread... did some doodling on paper with a blue pen … not on my quilting machine.

#5 Sip coffee slowly and just breathe... been doing lots of that – every morning. Today, I had a second cup of coffee while chatting with my daughter on skype. Really enjoy our visits. I am glad I started taking time in the morning to just relax, before I start my day! My daughter and I have a lot to talk about as she is getting married this summer. We are so happy for them!  I will share more about this in June.

#6 Polish my toe nails – I did switch them to blue and now back to a soft peach and plan to switch it again tonight to another peachy pink. Mostly this has been about taking a few minutes for me and not feeling guilty about taking time for me.  They look nice and I am worth it. Try it you'll like it!


#7 Buy Chocolate Milk --- I never bought Chocolate Milk – I forgot about it! Maybe today!

#8 Add fruit to my water and drink more water. I did that a lot! This was also a good thing to have on my list and was easy to do everyday for me!

#9 Get an old recipe from my Mom and make it. I did make the Cherry Coke Jello and I actually ended up making it when my Mom was visiting. That was fun. Here is that Post.


#10 Make more fabric greeting cards. I did not make more of these as when my Mom came to visit we got carried away making mug rugs! We started some in April and more in May.  We also made some place mats which I will share soon too.



#11 Call an old friend. Yes -- I did call a few friends and unexpectedly saw and visited with many old friends at Mary Jo's funeral yesterday.

#11 (which should have been labeled #12) was to replant my plants outside. I did that.

and here... can't wait til it is green and full with veggies! 


#12 Spend more quality time with my husband and family.
This was easy to do as it was really important to me.

#13 Dreaming about quilts! This was easy to do. I dream up ideas for quilts all the time. Taking time to create them and write it all up is where I have a problem. Time?

I had fun making the green and blue scrappy mug rugs!




In addition to the items I listed I was able to do a few more... 


#14 I came up with the Fabric Garage Sale idea and that is next week. Here is the post about the Sale and Linky Party. This week was cut short by funerals and me not being home to take photos of fabric – but I am going to get it done! More photos to take this afternoon and this evening. Tomorrow I have another funeral. The sale must go on!


#15 I shared more about the Zig Zag Quilt Challenge and made a few more zig zag blocks for more quilts. Link in the sidebar takes you to the Challenge Information.



#16 I hosted a Fabric Giveaway every week in May! I had a blast laying out the charm squares and creating color combinations and pattern layouts. All sorts of ideas are still spinning around in my head! It kept me busy mailing out packages too!

#17 BINGO was a blast with all of the participants! We (mostly Tonya), were overwhelmed by so many Bingo Players! I hope we get a Blackout today! Thanks for participating and Good luck!

I am very thankful for the May for Me Hosts as it was a comfort to Tonya and I as we struggled with just the two of us last year.






And Thanks to all  you - the May for Me participants!

And last, but not least, there were happy times and sad times in the month of May this year.
Most of May was much better than last year. My Mom was in the hospital and very ill. I was going back and forth from there, trying to quilt in between, when I would return home. It was a long summer and fall for my Mom, but she is doing much better now. I am thankful for all the thoughts and prayers that were sent our way.

Making goals to take time for myself was a good thing and I am a better person, because I did it. I took time to play. I took time to take good care of myself – dancing, more water, and self care. I took time to be with family and friends. All in all I really enjoyed the May for Me Celebration.

Last year, I said, 
“Don't be sad that it is over...
be glad you did it!”

Take time to enjoy each and every day!
Marcia

BINGO Items at Tonya's for May 31, 2012

My BINGO Items are posted on Tonya's Post today.  All the BINGO items are there today! Good Luck!


My official post for the last day of "May for Me" will be later today... 


I just got home from an out of town funeral of a very good friend.  Tomorrow, I have another funeral. 
This is a link to the song that was played at the end of the funeral.  It was perfect.
Alan Jackson's Sisssy's Song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCvgXw-Bh04&feature=em-share_video_user

This is not my song for the end of May ... I'll share that on the post later today!


See you later.... Enjoy your day!
Marcia


Did you enter the May for Me Charming Giveaway?

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

May for Me BINGO Items for Wednesday, May 30, 2012


 


B--monkey

I--apple

G--moth

N--West Virginia

I-- hearts

N--zebra

B--paisley

G--hedgehog

N--planet

N--daisy


There are ten BINGO items called today on all 4 Host Blogs.





That means 40 items were called today - ten items on each blog.

If you get a BINGO contact Tonya at Hillbilly Handiworks.

Need a refresher on the BINGO Information and Rules click here.


Check out the BINGO Winners Page.

Enjoy the 30th day of May!
Marcia

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

May for Me BINGO Items for Tuesday, May 29, 2012


 


G--telephone

I--queen

O--cherry blossom

O--strip or stripes

G--alligator

B--elf

I--moon

N--gingerbread

B--gift

N--robot


There are ten BINGO items called today on all 4 Host Blogs.





That means 40 items were called today - ten items on each blog.

If you get a BINGO contact Tonya at Hillbilly Handiworks.

Need a refresher on the BINGO Information and Rules click here.


Check out the BINGO Winners Page.

Enjoy the 29th day of May!
Marcia
Have you entered the May for Me Giveaway?

Monday, May 28, 2012

May for Me Charming Giveaway - Create a Charm Pack


I created this charm layout using 56 charms squares. 42 charm squares of Quilter's Blenders Fabrics and 14 of a multicolored print. I chose a multicolored print and then selected colors that seemed pleasing to me!

This layout has:
14 multicolored print charm squares
14 Yellow - main color
10 Red - second color
9 Ocean Blue - third color
6 Purple - fourth color
3 Red Purple - fifth color --- This color could be the same as the fourth color as they are far enough apart on the layout.

It creates a quilt top that would be 7 - 5 inch squares by 8 - 5 inch squares.
This May for Me "Charming Giveaway" is a create your own charm pack to match your multicolored print. Winners will select from your own fabric stash a multicolored print.  A multicolored print that you can cut 14 - 5 inch squares from it - about a 1/3 of a yard. Then you choose the colors for each row.

There will be two Charming Winners, again this week!

Each winner will create their own Charm Pack of 42 Squares from the 20 Quilter's Blenders Fabrics.

Or

The winners can choose a completely different combination of colors.

The winners could choose 21 Red and 21 Blue and you add your own white fabric squares.


How about this combination?
 How about Purple, Red Purple, Lavender, and Cream?
 You could choose Rosie, Blue and Cream!

Update:  This giveaway has ended. Click here to see who the two winners are!

How do you enter the Giveaway?

Tell me if you won, would you choose colors to match a multicolored print OR create your own charm pack.  

Leave a comment here. 
Or
Leave a comment on my facebook page (see link in sidebar).
Or
Send me a direct email - Marcia@craftysewing.com.


Giveaways are for my followers here, on facebook, and by email subscriptions. If you are not following in one of the three ways, I would like to invite you to follow. Thanks! One entry per person.


All entries from here, facebook, and direct email will be in the drawing.

Giveaway ends Friday, June 1st at Midnight CST. 
The two "Charming Winners" will be announced on the weekend.


I am linking up this May for Me Giveaway with SewCalGal Blog on her Giveaways and Contest PageHop over and check out all the wonderful giveaways.


You don't have to wait to win --- You can order the "Create your Own" Charm pack on my website. It's only $6.00 for the Charm Packs of 42 - 5 inch Squares with only $2.75 in shipping in the US and just a bit more for international shipping.


Enjoy the last few days in May!
Marcia

May for Me BINGO Items for Monday, May 28, 2012


Sorry about the delay on this posting!  I had it set on auto post and it didn't post and I just sat done to check it and saw it wasn't posted!  


I--lady (not bug)

N--barn

O--music note or music or note

N--the letter "W"

N--Tree

O--4WD

B--Rusty

B--monster

G--egg

O--sheep



There are ten BINGO items called today on all 4 Host Blogs.





That means 40 items were called today - ten items on each blog.

If you get a BINGO contact Tonya at Hillbilly Handiworks.

Need a refresher on the BINGO Information and Rules click here.


Check out the BINGO Winners Page.

Enjoy the 28th day of May!
Marcia


My May for Me Giveaway for the last week in May will be posted this evening. It will be another Charming Giveaway! I am going to share some cool charm ideas like this one!



Saturday, May 26, 2012

The Two May for Me Charming Winners Are:

Winner #1 is Moe West.  Her favorite color is Aqua. Moe recently started a blog at Moe's Pastimes. You can hop over and congratulate her on winning!


Winner # 2 is Susan C.  Her favorite color is Purple. Susan has a blog at Sweeter LemonYou can hop over and congratulate her on winning!


Both "Charming Winners" will receive a Primary Secondary Charm Pack, plus extra charms of their favorite color.  There are 42 charms squares - 6 colors - 7 charm squares of each color.  That would make a quilt top 6 squares by 7 squares.
How many extra charms of their favorite color am I adding to their prize?  
Seven charm squares of their favorite color! 



Moe's favorite is Aqua, so I am going to add Ocean Blue, since I don't carry an Aqua.
If she added the Ocean Blue to the charms, she could make a quilt that looks like this.
That would make this quilt top 7 squares by 7 squares.

Susan's favorite is Purple.  I am going to add Red Purple, since Purple is already in the charm pack.
If she added the Red Purple to the charms, she could make a quilt that looks like this.
That would make this quilt top 7 squares by 7 squares.
 I emailed both winners about their prizes.


Thanks to all who entered. If you didn't win and you want to make a quilt using the Primary/Secondary Charms you can order them here. I just added the Primary/Secondary Charm Pack to my Fabric Shop.
42 charms squares - 7 of each color. Makes a very nice baby quilt or get 2 charm packs and make a lap quilt.

The next May for Me Giveaway starts on Monday. I am planning another "Charming Giveaway"!
I have been playing around with more charm layouts!
I added a printed fabric! 
I played with Red, White, and Blue too!
It's definitely going to be a "your choice" charm pack!


Did you check out the Fabric Garage Sale yet? There are still some fabrics left at half price!


Thanks Sew Mama Sew for hosting the Linky Party for all to link up their Giveaways!










And Thanks to SewCalGal for her Giveaway Linky Party too!


Enjoy your weekend! it's the last weekend in May!  Take time to Play!


Marcia

Friday, May 25, 2012

Is There a Sunset After the Rain?

It was extremely windy all day, yesterday. The storms came in and it poured.  Not a lot of thunder and lightening -- just rain.  Then it stopped and the sun tried to shine through the clouds at the end of the day.
Everything seems to be refreshed by the rain...
Even the little blossoms on the Thyme.

I was worried my plants wouldn't make it through the wind and the rain, but they awoke with a renewed freshness after the storm.  This little wood violet was protected by it's leaves.

The violas look a little damaged, but they are pretty tough and will bounce back with more blooms.
Can you smell the sweet basil?
I took time to smell them this morning and I plan to enjoy my garden and everything around me with a renewed freshness.


I lost a good friend, unexpectedly this week. The sadness I am feeling is overwhelming with empathy for her family members and our friends.  We have been friends since Middle School. She was a strong vibrant woman who gave so much to everyone including her family, her church, and her community. I am proud to say, she was my friend. This world has lost a wonderful woman too early in life - she was only 53. 


This is my friend, Mary Jo!


So in closing today, I would like to say something I say quite often:  Take time to play, take time to enjoy the moments of your life, and most importantly take time to be with the ones you love...
Marcia

May for Me BINGO Items for Friday, May 25th



I--bug

I--smile

O--snowflake or snow or flake

O--squiggle

G--truck

N--horse

O--ribbon

B--kite

G--band-aid

B--chalkboard




There are ten BINGO items called today on all 4 Host Blogs.





That means 40 items were called today - ten items on each blog.

If you get a BINGO contact Tonya at Hillbilly Handiworks.

Need a refresher on the BINGO Information and Rules click here.


Check out the BINGO Winners Page.

Enjoy the 25th day of May!
Marcia

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Minutes for Me Linky Party #20 - May for Me


May for Me - Minutes for Me Linky Party 


It starts every Thursday and runs for a whole week! 
There will be a party open all the time!  Each party will over lap, so every time you hop over to share a link to something you have created, there will be a party to share it at.  
I am not going to do features, but I am going to "pin" your posts - which means I am going to feature your posts on my Minutes for Me Board on Pinterest.


Follow Me on Pinterest


Check out the simple guidelines here about Minutes for Me Linky Party.
Don't forget the backlink to my blog 
and/or the Minutes for Me Button.

So others can find this and share too!


You may share 2 to 3 posts a week!  
If you have made it, created it, cooked it, drew it, painted it, quilted it, sewed it, or even grown it!
Share it here!  
Share what you are doing in May for You - Minutes for you!


If you are NEW to Linky Parties and you need my help -- Email me directly with any questions. Marcia@craftysewing.com


If you have a problem and something doesn't up load right -- Email and I will help you fix it!

I added the first one.  I shared my Minutes for Me - Enjoying something that made me smile!  
Take time to share...