Happy Retirement to my dear Hubby :-)

Friday, May 29, 2009 is Retirement Day for my dear husband.

Everyone dreams of this day and Wes is no exception. He has worked 36 years for Florida Power Corporation a/k/a Progress Energy and has dedicated his entire career to the production and safe working environment of Paul L Bartow Power Plant. It is very fitting that Wes and the Bartow Steam Plant retire at the very same time.

Wes has worked with many wonderful men and women over his 36 years and most know him as a man that says what is on his mind, stands up for what he believes and puts others ahead of himself.

In 1976, Wes and two other men were seriously burned during an explosion at the Power Plant. Wes spent 9 weeks in Tampa General Hospital, but was back to work in four months still dedicated to his job....even more than before. Many have asked him why or how could he go back. He always told them that he was young and needed his job, and this is what I do.

This is the end of one chapter and beginning of a new one full of happines, joys, adventures and fun. Also...our two little guys are sure looking forward to having Papaw here FULL TIME :-)

We are so fortunate to have this caring, wonderful man in our lives...

Happy Retirement Wes.

Fruit Ladies - strikes again!

The weekend was a productive one...this little beauty goes to Vivian in North Florida.

Fruit Ladies are all the rage and what a fun handbag to carry.

This bag has shoulder straps, zipper closure, tons of inside pockets and an outside pocket as well.

Enjoy..... :-)

Teresa

Diaper Bag

Good Morning all,


It seems that quit a few of our freinds have new babies. What a fun way to carry baby's things to grandma's house or the park in this bright and cheerful pink and lime green bag.


What's your plans for this wonderful weekend??? Not sure what ours are just yet...I am sure some family time is in order though.

Take care....Happy Memorial Day

Fruit Ladies

The ever-popular Fruit Ladies.........

so much fun :-)

Shhhh....it's a surprise :-)

I have wonderful neighbors and they are always doing such nice things for everyone. One of them decided to purchase this cute bag for the other and surprised her with it this morning. And surprised she was.


I was so glad to be a part of that joy :-)

This is the Beachy Bag style and I added the optional closure at the sides to pull it in...totally gives it a new look. And...of course we added the accessories.....gotta have those accessories :-)

It's a lovely rainy day in Florida...much needed and much appreciated.

Take care and Happy Monday,
Teresa

Pretty and Purple

I have the hardest time finding purple or lavender fabric that is cute.

I found a lavender dot fabric that was sweet and decided to applique these cute daisys to make my own design....trimmed out with a purple solid and voila......

Lots of pockets inside, denim bottom and handles and snap/tab closure...oh yea...key fob too.

Great Kids

I am the luckiest Momma in the whole wide world.

This picture is from Mother's Day....

what a great day....

what a great family :-)

Turtles

Turtles and starfish and fun colors.
This is my medium size, which is large enough to be a shopping bag, a beach bag, a bag to take to the office, a diaper bag or a bag to put in your scrapbook or sewing supplies.


The cell phone holder, eyeglass case and credit card wallet complete the set.

Click on the picture to see all the pockets inside.

Hope your week is going GREAT for you....see you in a day or so with more :-)
Teresa

5:00 Somewhere

This bag makes me smile every time I look at it. :-) Kind of a little drink of the day, drink of choice bag for you.

This hipster style has a woven strap, snap closure, inside pocket, outside pocket and I am sure will be tons of fun.

Sampler totes

This seems to be my new addiction...lol These lovelies are made from small pieces of Waverly fabrics and arranged into this fun pattern.

Old is now NEW

So you have a jacket hanging in your closet that is really out of style, or it doesn't fit you any more....what is a person to do???

You make it into a neat bag that you can use....use....use :-)
A customer brought me a silk jacket and requested a tote from it. This is the nicest fabric that I have sewn in a very long time.
The lining is a perfect compliment to the fabric. She requested the straps a bit longer, a zipper and lots of pockets inside. And the bonus is that I was able to make the jacket pockets work for the outside as well.

Hope she likes it :-)

Crazy Quilt Tie pillows

Another great way to remember our loved ones is to make a pillow from their ties and/or shirts.

Pink and FUN

Something about pink and lime green together that spells FUN....don't ya think?

Merry and Bright

That is the name of this fabric from Moda...Merry and Bright. I got this fabric on a fun trip this summer to visit my friend Kathy in Maggie Valley. The cutest little quilt shop just drew us in.
We both bought the fabric and decided it would be our project for this winter. I just finished mine up this week.....using my new "free motion" skill to quilt it.
Check out the binding...it is made from sewing all the scraps together to make a long strip.

Not sure who said this first, but: Quilts are soooooo comforting :-)

Beachy Bag and Accesories

This is a special order for a great friend of mine. She picked out the "recycled" fabric and off we went to the design studio. So fun with all the matchy matchy accessories too :-)

Pineapple quilt

Check out this beauty. My wonderful neighbor and I took this VERY fun class at Pink Florida Threads last week. Don't you just LOVE the bright colors? I got very brave...my first attempt at "free motion" quilting and if I do say so myself...did a pretty good job :-) It is really a LOT of fun and as you will see on my next quilt (next post)I am hooked now :-).

Cats

How in the world does a week pass and I didn't notice???....lol

Check out this cutie for the cat lovers out there. The outside is sophisticated enough to carry to the office or wherever your heart desires. The lining is so whimsical it is sure to give you a smile every time you open your bag :-) The cute tie can be changed to suit your mood and/or occasion with the black/white stripe tie or purple tie. This bag is my medium size and also has a zipper.

And....accesories are totally in. The eyeglass pouch, cell phone holder and credit card holder compliement the set.

How do you like it???

Have a WONDERFUL Wednesday.......

Teresa

shoulder bag

I was able to get back to creating the last couple of days and have a new style purse. Love the tropical fabric and woven handles. It has a snap closure, inside pocket and outside pocket and matching eye glass case and credit card holder.

Texas Fans

Let's hear a little cheer for the Longhorns :-)

This is my small size bag complete with pockets on the outside and also one on the inside as well. The cool herringbone fabric is complimented by black handles and bottom...snap closure as well.

Baby Shower

This is the large tote (diaper bag) that was our gift to a lovely lady today for her Baby shower/Birthday Party.

Was so good to see so many wonderful friends. We all just don't get to see each other enough. Do we?

The bag is made from a cute Debbie Mumm nursery print with a deco solid blue fabric for bottom and handles. The lining is baby blue with mint green pockets complimented by the stripe fabric.

I hope that our little Mommy will enjoy using it as much as I did making it. Hugs Rebecca :-)

Tribute to a loved one

Our clothing surely tells our story and gives our family a memory forever. I was so honored when this family asked me to put together this tribute quilt to honor the memory of their loved one.

This is the same type quilt that I made with my son's high school t-shirts and will be presenting to him in the very near future......

Hope you are enjoying your week.

Take care......will be back soon :-)
Teresa

Helping in the Kitchen

Cute little apron for a little lady who likes to help out in the kitchen.

You can see more like this at Pink Florida Threads.

Makes a perfect gift for Easter too. :-)

Oh so cute

My friend Michele has earned a trip to Arizona from her work and leaves very soon...way to go Michele :-)

Won't her and her niece be styling in these cute bags?

summer tote

This was a special order....the color combinations worked out great. The base and straps are brown with a brown lining and pocket from the cute tropical fabric. Don't you just LOVE that button???

Cell phone bag

Too cute.....little cell phone bag. Or....if you are a smoker, you could put in your smokies or even the thin digital camera would fit.

business card wallet

Where in the world does the time go? My mom reminded me today that it has been a long time since I last posted....She is right.

I have been doing lots and lots. This is a picture of the little business card/credit card wallets. I made a ton of them...didn't I???

Drive in style

OMG...this was too fun.

This little cutie is another of the "rescued" Eco-Chic bags just begging to go for a ride in your cute little sports car....or we can all dream that we have a little sports car. What fun to carry this one. The lining is blue/yellow stripe with my signature pockets and key ring on the inside, completed with adorable bamboo handles.

Check back soon...something about drink of the day .....LOL....LOL


Teresa

Elephants :-)

Just finished the bedroom ensemble for a client. This is for her grandaughter who lives in Massachusetts. The 7 yr old loves elephants, and I hope she will love her quilt (it's folded for the picture, but is a queen), matching pillowcases, window valance and little pillow :-)