Spent ALOT of time today and a last Friday drafting and writing pattern for SUPER SIMPLE SHORTS FOR KIDS. These super simple shorts & pants can be sewn up very fast! They do not require any folding, Pressing & pinning up edges. They have no side seams, Have fun with fabric choices, use 2 coordinating fabrics, or all one fabric.Make as shorts, Capri length, or pants. Now it's done! 

You can download it here: http://www.getsewing.com/gs1/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=34&category_id=1&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=20

I spent some time yesterday writing (8 pages so far) about how to start teaching sewing. Does this interest you? If so, lets keep in touch. There is a big market out there of people wanting to learn to sew, and I trying to make a way to help experienced sewers to teach. Email me at barbara@getsewing.com

I created a new Christmas stocking pattern today, haven't even written it out yet, but had my student (the Proofreader) make it tonight and she loved it! This is a photo of her holding the two she made in class tonight!

Now, I need to get writing!

GIFT IDEA -
Here's a suggestion you can make for people who want to know what to give you for a Christmas gift or for you to give someone else.
GIFT CERTIFICATE for sewing lessons at Get Sewing (me in Spring, Texas) or to use on my online shop!
http://www.getsewing.com/gs1/index.php?page=shop.browse&category_id=6&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=20
They can purchase, print out, and put in an envelope or box for you.

I designed, sewed up and wrote a pattern for the Easiest Table Runner Ever yesterday and today! Almost ready to go in my online shop, after the proof-readers get back to me and I make needed edits.
"Like" Get Sewing on Facebook too!

Bow Tied Tray

I wrote a new pattern last night, see photo.
I use it on trips, pack in my suitcase, use in hotels to keep my personal items in, or to have chips, popcorn, using it as a bowl.  It could be made in rectangles or squares. You could make one to fit your casserole dish to keep it warm while serving. The bows untie to lay it flat. It can be washed and dried in machine. Makes nice gifts.

Crocheting & Knitting Baby Hats

I've been crocheting and knitting newborn baby hats.  I was inspired by a friend, Kim, who helps her husband in his photography business. They've photographed babies. The trend now is to put funky or pretty knitted or crocheted hats on the naked newborn baby for it's first photos. She bought some from me, but, I was so inspired, I made lots of them. So many that I had to list them online for sale. Take a look, click HERE.

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WOW! I sold my own design patterns (wholesale) to two quilt shops this month, (so far)! I hope this trend continues!

Today is a momentous day! I sold my first wholesale order of my own design patterns to a quilt shop!

Just listed my newest pattern online for sale! It's a pdf file that can be emailed to you when you purchase from my SHOP on www.getsewing.com .

I had my first online sale of my own patterns on etsy.com today. from someone in Australia this morning! THEN wow! You won't believe this, another of the same pattern sold tonight on etsy.com to a lady in Florida!

I've added a shop to my web site, with patterns I've designed and written for those just learning to sew. My newest is a cute skirt for little girls. There are also several types of bags and a pillow. Patterns can be downloaded or mailed. Click here to go to the shop.

I have posted many items on eBay, some are sewing patterns, dvd, books, etc. Take a look.
http://shop.ebay.com/naturepixzy/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25

RELIEF! My doctor took off the cast from my ankle yesterday!

Still have this cast on my broken ankle. I have not been sewing, but have been teaching sewing, just doing what I must to get by. I've had about 10 new students in the past two weeks! The cast may come off next Wednesday!

You can view photos of my sewing students here http://www.getsewing.com/gs1/index.php?option=com_wrapper_ggg_zenfolio&view=wrapper&Itemid=18

I made a new shop on Cafe Press today, regarding "feminine protection" relating to personal defense. Take a look: http://www.cafepress.com/FeminineProtect

Went on a driving vacation. Supposed to be 2+1/2 weeks in the mountains of Colorado and Utah. On the second day in there in CO, I fell on snow, up high in the mountain (11,00o ft). and broke my ankle. My husband drove us 2+1/2 hours to hospital in Alamosa. Diagnosis: broken ankle. They put on a splint. After another day of rest, we drove home, which took two days. Yesterday I went to an orthopedist who says I don't need surgery (yipee!) and put on a cast. Some vacation!

Today is our first day waking up without a pet in the house. One of our twin beagles passed away in March, yesterday the other one. We find ourselves looking to the spots where she'd usually be. I found myself waking up today grieving.

Hotness - Dressing TOO Sexy.

Hotness. I've been reading this study that goes along with the Sexy Girls: How Hot is Too Hot. It's a great pocket-size study book for preteen and teen girls, even women about: What does God think about your wardrobe and your body? Make you think before you choose what to wear.
click here to go to book

One of my old beagles passed away last Sunday. I took the other one to San Antonio. My husband had a business trip there. Here's the dog with me on the Riverwalk.