My "Home Decorating" class went great last night.  The ladies wanted to learn how to do pinch pleat curtains.  And I have never done them myself, but it didnt take much to figure it out, especially with the help of pleat tape.  That stuff is awesome.  Lee (one of the ladies in the class) was telling me how she remembered doing them in 4H and how they had to measure each pleat.  Boy, has sewing come a long way!

Next week is the last class and I will be sorry to see this group go.  It was another awesome class and I can't wait until the Fall session arrive.

Its such a beautiful day here in Saratoga Springs.  So far I have spent my morning and early afternoon doing for others.  But before this day is over I will make some time to work on one of my projects.  

Everyone have a great weekend.

Hello -

I just thought I would share a part of my day with you.  As I was walking to pickup my car this afternoon (always trying to do more than one thing at the same time (pickup car & get my exercise in) also, as my mother use to say, "Kill two birds with one stone."... I know its just an old saying but, why would anyone with a sane mind want to kill a bird???  Anywho, as I was walking, I realized how much I missed this time of the year.  I so much enjoy picking up blooms that have blown off trees.  From now until Fall I look out for flowers, leaves, twigs and branches.  Whatever catches my eye usually becomes a part of my craft projects or even just a piece of home decor'.

Today I found this great branch.  First I'm going to put it into a vase of water to see if it will continue to grow leaves or bloom flowers.  Afterwards, I will keep the branch as an accent in my living room.

Does anyone know what kind of tree or bush this is from?

I also picked up these;

The green looks like lettuce. : )

Well who knows what kind of project it will become a part of.  But I'm looking forward to getting to work.

Have a blessed day and thank you for visiting.

Rozz

Wow! I was just going over some things and realized how long its been since I've blogged.  NOT GOOD! : (  I really enjoy keeping up with other peoples/businesses post.  It gives me really good ideas and it keeps me inspired.

Im currently in the middle of reading two really great books - Handmade Marketplace by Kari Chapin (www.karichapin.com) and A Step-by-Step Guide to Successful Sales on Etsy and Beyond by Derrick Sutton (www.howtosellyourcraftsonline.com).  Im working on re-modeling my entire website (www.lilacsandlavender.webs.com) and rebuilding my Etsy Shop (Shop Name: Lilacs and Lavender).

On top of all of that, Im in the middle of my Fall classes and working on new products.  So there is plenty of work to be done.  So I hope that my few followers will stay tuned in with my progress and cheer me along and by all means tell others about me.

Many Blessings - Roz

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Wow! I can not believe how fast time is passing.  I remember my mom always telling me on those early, cold school mornings, when I was moving slow and not wanting to go...she would be in the kitchen yelling, "Girl, get up!  Time is not waiting on you!" : ) Lord knows, I miss my mom so much.

OK - so, it is about a week before Thanksgiving and I must say, I'm much more ahead of schedule this year than I was last year.  I will be picking up the last of my ingredients this weekend, which is mostly fresh produce.  And I plan to start making my desserts (sweet potatoe and apple pies, peach cobbler, a keylime for a client of mine and a carrot cake for one of my sisters) on Monday and Tuesday. 

My last class ended 2 weeks ago. And I had planned on updating this blog 2 weeks ago.  But, we all know how life just happens. : )  Sorry ladies for the delay.  AND I thank you all for such a great great class.  It has been the best one yet.  We had so much fun!  Patty you are a doll and please keep up with the stitching, I just might need that assistant in the Spring. : ) lol.  Alex never returned after the first session. We are guessing that she had the baby and wish her many many blessings with her new bundle of joy.
 



I will be working on some new classes that will be held at another location.  But, my usual will still be at Saratoga Schools in Spring 2012.

Everyone, once again, thank you for another great semester of sewing.  I look forward to seeing you all in the Spring.  Enjoy the Holidays and have a Happy New Year!

Blessings - Rosalind.

Beginning Sewing class ended last night : (.   It was a great class.  Two of the participants picked tough projects but considering it was their first sewing endeaver, the end result was great.  I look forward to receiving those pics ladies. Up next: a Minnie Mouse costume for my grandbaby - Charisma.  Its looking good so far.