Still alive

It has been a busy year so far. Finally on summer break and yes I have been sewing. Will upload pictures next week and up date on what has been going on.


Take Care,


Erlinda

First sewing of 2014

Here it is 2014. Its been a rough start to the year.  After Christmas I was hit in the face by a very friendly dog and my back molar broke in half and half fell out. I was not able to get a dental appt. till this past week. (dentist had the flu). Well, it looks like I need a root canal, and a crown. Which will cost more $$ then I have right now.

 

I have been sewing, but not for the BH kiddos. I made me a scrap quilt for me (need to get it off my bed and photograph it), and a quilt top that I started a few years ago (need batting to finish it up).

 

The only thing I made for the BH kiddos is a pair of boys pants. Simplicity 2907, size 3. I really enjoyed making these. They are made in grey corduroy and I lined the pockets and waist band in a basket ball theme. Legs are a bit wide, will try take those in next time I make them. (Sorry about the pictures, taken with my phone as my camera went missing).

 

 

Hope to post more and sew more. Not only for the BH kiddos, but for me. This year I am going to selfish and take care of myself. Mentally, physically and emotionally. I am also going to simplify my life. I have way too much stuff.

Take Care,

Erlinda

What I took to Sewing Club

 

One paper doll quilt.

 

 

The backing.

 

 

4 pheasant tops size 4.

I also took a red one. I don't know what happen to the picture.

 

 

Size 4 skirt.

 

 

Purse and book bag.

 

 

Size 4 pj's.

 

 

Size 4 corduroy pants.

 

Size 1T dino pants,

 

Size 12 mths.

 



 

Size 3 corduroy pants. 

 



 

2 flannel pillows.

 

I also took 2 stuffed bears.

 

Our end of year lunch was today. I don't have the number of how many items were donated this year. As for my number of items donated it was 43 items, down 7 from last year.

 

Its been a rough year (money wise). I have 3 kids in college & driving and 1 in middle school & sports.

 

Next year I am going to work on a few things.

 

Get my Etsy shop going.

Sew more for the BH kiddos

 Stock up on food/household items (tired of not having anything)

Work on my health and lose weight.

Quilt (learn) more.

 

I made a quilt out of scraps. It fits a twin size bed. I  made it for one of the boys beds in Taos. The blankets I have over there are a bit too short. I decided that  I would make some new ones out of scrap fabric. It was fun making it, it by no means is perfect, but, will keep someone warm. I still need a lot of practice.

 

 

Well I better go, I have to get ready for work,  one more week of work then 2 weeks off for the holidays and some sewing.

 

 

Take Care,

 

Erlinda

OH my

I can not believe I have not posted since October. Well I have been so busy. What have I been up too... soccer (Matthew), Boy Scouts (Matthew), Work (enjoying the little kiddos ) plus working 2 after school clubs (sewing and yearbook), honors band (Matthew), hydrogen car races (Matthew), making a quilt from scraps (found out I am not a quilter) some sewing for sewing club and life. Will post pictures this weekend.

Till then take care and keep warm

Erlinda

Hydrocephalus Donation

Life has been busy, but I did sew up some doll clothes for a silent auction for the Hydrocephalus Foundation back in September. For some reason I can not up load the other pictures. I also donated the doll and the doll case. Never heard back if it brought in money or not. Got involved due to a student I had over the summer working ESY/ISP.  

 

 

 

Kindergarten is a lot of fun, but boy I do come home tired and stressed (a parent is really fussy). I am also teaching a sewing club and  Tech/yearbook club after school. Matthew is also doing MESA,  a Hydro car club, band, jazz band and soccer. For only having 1 kid under the age of 18 he sure is keeping me busy. The other  3 kids are all in college keeping busy doing their own thing.

 

I am on fall break and did do some sewing yesterday. Hope to take them to sewing club on Sat. after Matthews game. It felt really good to just sew and not worry about anything else and I did not leave the house (even better).

 

Have a lot more to share from the end of summer and will find the time to share.

Till then take care.

 

Erlinda



Kindergarten

Still alive, but very tired. Kindergarten (21 of then) is kicking my butt. So of course no sewing has been done. Till next time... Take Care

Erlinda

Who are the BH kiddos?

To answer the question on who the BH kiddos are:

The BH kiddos.. are homeless kids from the Barrett House here in Albuquerque, NM.

The  Barrett House is a place that provides housing and supportive services to women and children who are homeless. Most of the women & children come to the Barrett House with nothing or with their belongings in plastic bags.

We  "The Sew -n-Sewers"  (sewing club I belong too)  sew clothing for the kids, bags for the mothers and quilts for whoever needs them, pillows & pillow cases for the kids.  We sew one of a kind outfits for the kids from donated fabric, notions and patterns. We have a few members who knit hats, bags, blankets and clothing for the kids. We have a lady that all she makes is bags -large ones for the mothers to carry their belonging in and small one for the kids to carry any treasures they have.

Once an year we buy personal items (tooth paste, tooth brushes etc..) for the kids and put them in little carry bags. We also gather school supplies or books for the school year. We make or buy toys for the kids to take with them when they leave.

We sew for kids only, because they are happy with what they get. The adults get a little bit picky and want outrageous things made so we keep our sewing to the wee one, from size 6 months to size 12, boys and girls.

So that is who I sew for. Have I done any sewing? NO! That is a  big NO. Been busy with my kids and family. There was also work, which ended last week. So I have 2 weeks off before I get back to work. I will not be in Special Ed. this year, just regular general ed. Kindergarten.... YEA! I am soooo excited. Working this summer in the ISP summer program was extremely hard. Physically, mentally and emotionally. I came out of there black & blue (arms & legs) and  with scratches all over my arms and with less hair on one side of my head. Also, last Thur. I got hit pretty hard on my back and its been sore. Hard to sit, but also hard to stand. Love those kiddos, but man does love hurt.

Anyway, I have to get sewing done this week. I agreed to sew some doll cloths for an auction for Hydrocephalus. To help out a little girl in my summer class who has Hydrocephalus. So that is where I will be headed after this post. Hopefully it will not take me a month for the next post.

Take Care,

Erlinda