Forever Family: February 2009

Well, I can't believe that a whole month has past since I blogged last. We are gearing up for the TN Bible Methodist's Youth Retreat this week end. Our church here in Ethridge is hosting the event this year. Todd is planning to spend Friday night at the gym with the teenage boys and I have opened our home up for some of the girls. We don't have a number of how many yet, but I have agreed to take up to 14 girls for over night - (oh what was I thinking?!?) I will try to let you know if we survive the night - we're not so young as we used to be. ;-)

I also might mention that we have been having some really great services at our church. We have had several visitors in the last month - and that is always encouraging! Our pastor, Bro. Wes, is really pouring his heart into his messages and I believe that God is really using him.

ANYWAY - on to what I was originally going to blog about - my new hobby. I have been trying my hand at a new craft called TAGGIES.

It’s a TAGGIE! Based on the idea that babies and kids
love to rub satin edges, clothing labels and tags.

Promotes motor skills and sensory stimulation.

Makes a great gift babies and toddlers alike
-the perfect gift for any occasion.

My new venture - 'Buttons, Bobbins, & Beyond'

The taggies are made soft fleece - one side solid and the other print.

The ribbons on the edges are satin solids or various prints and textures.

The Pooh print - various scenes of the Hundred Acre Wood friends

Yellow rubber ducky with aqua/blue - my favorite!

The taggies are approx. 11x11 (plus the ribbons). They are great size for travel, church or bed. The cozy fleece is comforting to cuddle with and your baby or toddler will enjoy many hours with their unique 'Taggie. I have some other prints/patterns that I hope to have finished soon.

This idea began around Christmas - when I made some taggies for my kids. I am selling these items locally and also some on ebay. Anything to make a few extra dollars while staying at home with my kids. It has been an enjoyable project so far. In the near future I hope to venture into sewing embroidery.