THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT IS INDEED ENDING...

This will quite possibly be the longest blog post ever. Seriously.No, really, I am NOT kidding....

First...LOVE MY NEW BANNER!!!!!!!! YAY! Thanks girlie!

Guys....I had to make a decision on Friday. Mind you this was NOT a decision I WANTED to make, but I NEEDED to make this decision...

I hereby, and forthwith, am giving up........ artificial sugar, pasta and bread.

OMG. I think my keyboard just broke. I am gaining weight. Now, NORMALLY, I do NOT point out my flaws (or what I call flaws) but omg look.

This has to go. I mean serioulsy. Now yes, I have had three kids and have a reason for the tube around my waist, BUT I don't LIKE it. AT ALL. And not to mention that I turn 30 this year. Enough said. I will keep you all updated with my progress. Now, I do NOT want to loose weight, I DO however want to tone up. So my goal is to TONE UP. I must.

So I didn't update any after Wednesday, just didn't feel like it, so it is MY duty as a faithful (well sometimes anyway) blogger to update you will ALL my happenings....so sit back, relax, and umm, well you know lol.

Friday morning...I got up, at some ungodly hour, trying to start my day, promptly went back to sleep..you know that thing called a SNOOZE button, will be the death of you...seriously lol...anyway, I get in the car drop off Aj at daycare, and make my next stop....

The kids school....Now, the school doesnt open up until 7:20am but I am there at what time? 6:54a.m

WHY? So I can sit and Knit of course!!! LOL

I am on my last skein of yarn, so I PLAN to be finished with this on Tuesday. I am taking my other knitting class Tuesday evening and I CAN NOT WAIT. I want to go into that class PROJECT FREE!

Now I could HARDLY wait to get to work Friday....WHY? Because the UPS man was bringing me this:

I could not WAIT to get my serger!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes I took a picture of this guy, and he willingly smiled for me. I was SO glad when I was notified that I had a package! YAY!

So, many of you know, that I tend to have what I call "power lunches". Now during these aforementioned "power lunches" I tend to shop....but VERY quickly....I know what I want, and it is MY main mission to GET IT. Ok, that being said....

I went here to get  THIS  that will be worn later this week.....

Then I went here to "see" if they had a HUGE paperclip paperweight that I bought for Toya back in AUGUST OF 2006. They could NOT keep them in stock....

But as you can see...I now have one.....I even asked Toy if she wanted another...tee hee, the thing weighs FOUR POUNDS. I don't think she could pack it in her bag when she left my house lol, her luggage was over the limit .....tee hee

Then I made a REALLY quick run to here:

To get this...

more on that later....

Quickly left there and went allllllllllllllllllllllllllll the way to the OTHER end of the highway, to go here...

I did need some serger thread....spend a quick eight bucks and I was out and on to my next stop....

Yes I went in Michaels and ACTUALLY BOUGHT SOMETHING SCRAPBOOK RELATED!!! LOL, I got a corner rounder,

so Cheryl you can have the other one! LOL You know I love you...all in fun...lol AND I got some beads for Zanete, to make me a wonderful creation! The beads will NOT be mixed....just wanted to clear that up lol....

On Saturday I got up at:

Yes that is AM! LOL...and Zanete and Toya can verify that lol. I couldn't do what I wanted to do on Friday night, so I got up VERY early to get started. I wanted to thread my serger and of course use it...you know how we get when get a new toy...BUT That is NOT the time of morning to try and focus on that. After SEVERAL attempts. I had to call in some help....

Now she didn't come until TEN or so, but dang...she fixed it. THANK GOD!!! And now it works and I LOVE IT!

YAY! Now, I have to REALLY get creative with my ummm, "craft room" it can NO Longer be called a scrapbook room. Jaelyn said so lol. ANd the fact that I now have two sewing machines, and a serger, and a lifetime supply of scrapping stuff...yep...this week I have to organize!

While my mom was over, she showed me this little compartment I didn't even KNOW I had on my machine. Inside she found what is my new favorite thing....a roll hem foot.

And it does stuff like this:

Yes, I am in love with it!!!!!

So, while I was listening to this:

(SERIOUSLY LOVE MY IPOD NOW MORE THAN EVER....IS THAT EVEN POSSIBLE???)

I went from this:

To this:

and this:

Love my white skirt...They are NOT finished. I didn't realize when I got the pattern that I needed two zippers, so I will finish them this week sometime. But I did go ahead and hem them and stuff so all I have to do is add the yoke and zipper. Easy..yay! And for the record, yes I made two skirts from the same pattern, but different fabric....lol

Can't wait until it gets warmer lol

So how about a couple of "funnies" when I was making the above white top, this was my first time putting sleeves IN a shirt...can you guess what I did? Yep, I sewed the armhole shut. NOT ONCE BUT TWICE! LOL....I became VERY familiar with my seam ripper lol....then while I was making the other top, I needed some twill. I did NOT have any. Or so I thought....this is where scrapbooking meets sewing.....I found some twill in my ribbon drawer....

Yes that is Junkitz twill, that someone gave me in a RAK. I used it VERY well lol...

The other day Toya and I were talking about presser foots, I have one for my serger and my old sewing machine, but not my new one....this is my presser foot...

The red button means go, the other one is a back stitch, the blue button...can you GUESS what that one does? It cuts the thread, and then the rabbit and turtle control the speed. Yep...LOVES it!

Then on Sunday....

Toya sent me this really cute pin cushion pattern.....and I made one...go and check out hers too...too cute..

This is where, sewing, scrapping and knitting meet each other....I used a foof a la button, my MM huge needle, and some yarn..Yep, just a happy family!

After that my mom and I went HERE. OMG. Zanete, you SHOULD have come home! WONDERFUL!!!!!!

Now I am off to tackle my scarf!!! Talk to you guys later!!!

Comments

[Zanete]

Hey girlie!!! I missed out AGAIN huh?? Oh welll. AND you have been sewing for how long???????? WOW I can truly say that you are amazing!!! Whatever you set your mind to do you can do. I am amazed at how fast you have taking off with this sewing hobby!! I love the the beads that you got for me to make YOU something with too funny!!! We will try to come and visit tomorrow O.K??? Ill even bring some of my beading equipment so that you can have your jewelry custom made on the spot!! Toodles!! Oh and this is officially the longest comment I have made for the LONGEST FREAKIN' BLOG POST EVER WROTE!!!!

[Erica B.]

don't you just love new toys! I hit up Hancock today and picked up the Vogue patterns ($3.99) and Simplicity's (.99) that I wanted and got some great spring fabric. They're having a warehouse sale this week I think... gotta go back for more. Love everything you've done!

[DisneyCyndi]

Girl you have been busy and you got some serious stuff going on with that sewing machine. Love all of the new outfits.

[Trina]

wow Adrienne, you are truly..TRULY talented. I'm almost ready to send you some cash for that blue top and skirt. HOT TO DEF! You use the prettiest fabric. And you are on a roll with this sewing. 2 machines and a serger. WOW. lol

[Sara]

Love,love,love those skirts you made. I just picked up the Amy Butler book and I can't wait to make a few things out of that.

[toya]

OMG, what a post, seeing it "on paper" makes me dizzy, lol, but I'm loving it all, and your welcome,Devin even said your banner is hot,, he said nothing about mine, lol....

[Renee]

I thought about you this weekend. JoAnnes Etc is having a huge yarn sale, along with their huge scrapbook sale. They had yarns that I have only seen in the specialty stores. There were a couple of skeins that I wanted to have, just so that I could roll them around in my hand, so soft and pretty. Great outfits, btw.

[Tiffany]

Sounds like you had a fantastic wekend!!! Gotta love those spa visits!!!

I am just loving all of this stuff that you and Toya are making!!!! You have truly got me wanting to sew!!!!! I have even told my mom that I am ready to learn. I was trying to wait for her to get rid of her newest sewing machine, but it doesn't look like it's going to happen soon I have to buy my own. Wiw, you guys are so inspiring!!!!

[Stephanie Suswell]

bakers? i thought they all closed? wow, up here they did. love aveda spas/salons

[melissa]

Wow! look at all those great clothes you created-your are rockin

you found some great shopping finds. lovin that adorable purse and that paper clip weight.

and no worries about having to tone up-I am in the same boat as are soooo many others. you can do it!

oh and lovin the banner!

[JUDE :)]

OK, so if I comment on all the things in this post that struck a cord with me... I would fill up your whole comment page! I was LOL, and loved to hear that someone else power shops! LOL... :)

[Melanie S. Smith]

Okay..... First off let me say that this was definitely worth the wait.... You are soo full of energy and creativity! I get tired just reading your blog! I just adore the black and blue skirt! I priced one similar to that one this weekend $108... You are truly dressing for less! I can't wait to see your craft room all organized!!!

[Christy Burch]

I'm sooooo green with envy that you can sew your own clothes. How great is that! Not only do you save money, they actually fit!!! Now is when I say, I wish I had paid attention to my grandmother when she was trying to teach me!!!! - but you know, you live and learn!

Christy

[Cassandra]

Hey Adrienne!

Great weekend for you! Awesome projects! I am so envious you find the time to do so much. I love how you just drink life! It's very inspiring! Love the skirts and tops! I can't wait to see what Zanete does with your beads! Good Luck on the scarf!

Toodles!

[Katie]

Oh joy, oh joy... those skirts and blouses (done or not) are divine! Send me the pattern love : )

Oh, and you know I applaud you all the way, because when it comes to the battles of the bread... I lose : (

[Stephanie]

Can I just say that you so inspire me to be more creative. I *wish* I could sew and knit. But then I guess I would spend less time scrapping. :) Better stick with one hobby I think. Anyway, I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your new blog header (insert jealousy). I really should take a photoshop class so I can do more. And I love that paperclip where did that come from?

[Greta]

holy shit batman...if i had 1/2 of your talent i would be one rocking mofo...but instead i am just rocking.....lol

love everything...and so loving that sewing machine

[Tawnya]

ok i am officially exhausted! you are one busy fun amazing gal! wowzers!

[beki]

Holy Moly Woman! That's a whole-lotta-post!! I don't even know where to start!!
Your new clothes look great, I've got to check out a rolled hem foot. I'm sure my machine has one...somewhere.

[Gina]

New header, surger AND clothes?
I am sssssooooooooooooo disapointed I don't have either or a rolled foot hem!, LOL!!! Think of me when the temp begins to climb!!!

[Kimberly White]

Love the new banner! So excited for you about the serger! Have a great day! Kim

[Jennifer]

I love the shirts and skirts! May I ask what the pattern is you used?

[Jeanette]

You've been busy shopping!!!! And you are too funny taking a pic of the delivery guy. I'd probably do the same thing too!

[Diane]

Girl you are crazy. You took a picture of the UPS dude? I totally cracked up when I saw that. What can brown do for you?

[Solidia]

Yep! That is your longest entry yet girl!! My goodness!! Of course I enjoyed every bit of it. Keep them coming! I went to Joann's on my lunch yesterday and fought throught the crowd. Oh my goodness those women were buying everything in sight. Oh, I guess I was one of those women!!:) LOL!!!!

[nik]

You have been a busy sista. wow.

[Andie]

okay I'm coming to play at your house...you have a serger....a cool Hancocks (mine is a small hole in the wall)....yarn....a cool new banner....cool clothes (i got some sweet patterns this weekend...but I'm still not brave enought to make clothes!!!)

[michelle simmons]

good luck with the carbs...i TOTALLY understand. i want to drop a few pounds...but my weight isn't the issue. it's the excess flab...and cellulite in the absolute WEIRDEST of places!! (sigh). so...i'm looking at the same situation.

[Amy Mowbray]

Oh my gosh! You are too cute! I love the picture of the UPS guy.

Good luck with toning up. I need to do something but I just can't get motivated to exercise.

[Kisha]

I was reading your post for 1/15 and saw this listed as what i also may like and wow..this is the longest most interesting post..i guess i need to back track to read stuff of interest. You are too funny!