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Okay, okay... here it is-

A stocking pattern (in PDF form, might I add) for all you stocking junkies that have been hounding me via email for the last week or so.  Sorry it took so long, I'm new to the whole PDF pattern thing.  In fact, this will only be available as a PDF until the printing comes in sometime in the next few weeks, so get 'em while they are... printable?

I'll start sending the PDF's out this afternoon, so you should have plenty of time to get them done in time for Christmas.  Besides, these are so fast to whip up, you could definitely make them in a day or two.  Even if you are running at half speed, like I was when I made mine.  

I'm listing two different patterns in my shop, one is the PDF version, which will be emailed to you ASAP at the paypal address you check out with, and the other is a regular printed paper pattern, that will probably ship around the end of December.  If you are in a hurry, the PDF is probably the way to go.  If you are planning to make them for next year, take your pick.

If you are a quilt shop and are interested in carrying the pattern in your store, shoot me an email and we'll get you squared away.

And now, I need a nap.

It's that time of year

First things first, the lucky winner to Alli's giveaway is... Kara Peterson.  Congratulations!  Email me your info and I'll send it on over.  Thank you so much Alli!  

Okay, now that Thanksgiving is officially over, am I allowed to plaster Christmas all over the blog?  Because I've had the tree up, the Christmas music on, and the presents wrapped for weeks now.  I am sooo ready for the holidays to be here.

A few nights ago I finally finished up the rest of the stockings.  Here were the requests-

Stocking 1- Husband.  Only request- "nothing girly." Got it. (Fabric- Bliss and Shangri-la)

Stocking 2- Me.  I'm the only girl here, you know, so mine had to be slightly girly.  Pinwheels are my favorite, and this was made from the scraps from this quilt, which has special meaning to me.  Also, it is made out of Bliss, which is my favorite.  I'm allowed say that, right?

Stocking 3- Boy 1.  Wanted robots.  We compromised and the back is robot fabric.  He loves it. (Fabric- 1974, Moda Bella Solid in Aqua, and a robot fabric I can't remember where it came from)

Stocking 4- Boy 2.  Saw the new Sherbet Pips fabric on my sewing table and demanded a stocking made from it, "but not the pink parts."  I also incorporated 2 blocks that are made from "babies fabric" (which you may or may not remember is what he calls his blanket).  He's a happy camper. 

Stocking 5- Boy 3.  Couldn't care less about his stocking at this point.  This one was the most fun to make.  Also, it matches pretty much every other thing I've made for him so far.  (Fabric- Bliss, some Amy Butler, and some Nicey Jane)

Stocking 6- Dog.  Yes, I made a stocking for Max.  What happened to me??  I guess I'm one of those people now.  You know, the ones who think their dog will feel left out if he doesn't have a stocking.  If anyone asks, I'll just tell them the kids made me do it.  (I really love my dog.)  (Fabric- Sherbet Pips from Moda and Bliss dots)

There you have it.  We are officially stocking...ed.  Bring on the holidays.

 Update:  More info and pattern information in this post.  :-)

One more

Well, one thing is for sure.  You girls sure love Lisa as much as I do!  Oh, and Jill@Barnes Yard and Kelly Anne (who is getting a new last name), you both have $40 dollar Lisa Leonard gift certificates coming your way.  Congratulations!  Email me, and I'll get your info over to Lisa.  By the way, did you notice she has a wishlist section of her website?  This might be the perfect way to send a (super subtle) hint to someone.  I'm just saying...  Thank you so much Lisa!  

So I could tell you about our false alarm on Saturday, and how my husband was driving like a maniac trying to get me to the hospital in record time (it was really quite humorous), but I'm sure you can piece that together on your own.  Instead, I have one more giveaway to tell you about.  Lucky you!  

This one is from Alli over at EllaMae Designs.  She designs some of the cutest darn Christmas cards I've ever seen.  Not to mention, wedding announcements, baby announcements (which I will hopefully need one of these days...) and a bunch more cute stuff.  If you would like to win a 25 custom Christmas cards, head on over to Allie's etsy shop and them come back and tell me which one is your favorite.  Easy.  

If I wasn't 47 months pregnant, I would send out this family card:

 

Actually, now that I think about it, maybe I still will.  With munchkins only, though.  Is that allowed?  Hey, they are the cute ones anyway. I'll keep you posted.

So head on over and take a peek, I'll be back in a few days to announce the lucky winner.  Thanks Alli!  

Good luck!

 

Spreading the love

Nope, no baby.  Yep, still waiting.  Counting down the days...

Lisa must have known I was in need of a good distraction, and something to blog about (besides the fact that I've outgrown even my maternity clothes). When she so kindly offerered to do a giveaway for you, how could I not take her up on it?  I'm pretty sure I haven't even taken off my new favorite necklace except to sleep and shower, so I was especially excited about this giveaway.

my open circle necklace

So here goes... 2 lucky winners are going to get $40 gift certificates from Lisa Leonard designs.  All you have to do is tell me what you would pick from her shop if you won.  Yeah, and good luck with that.  Picking one thing is pretty much impossible.  Trust me.  She's amazing.

If it were me, I would choose one (or all) of the following:

open circle bracelet

(Love, love this... really)

laundry line necklace

(I actually have this one, and I adore it.  I just need to get a little onesie charm for the new little mister one of these days)

snowflake ornament 

(I've been collecting a couple of snowflakes each year for my Christmas tree, and this one would be perfect.  Husband??)

So there you have it.  Get moving!  I'll announce the winners on Tuesday the 23rd, as long as I'm not, you know, in labor or something like that. (fingers crossed)

Happy shopping, good luck, and thank you Lisa!

 

Nesting

Sorry to disappoint, but there's not much going on over here, aside from all the nesting.  I am pretty sure I've done every single thing I can do before this baby comes.  The diapers are ready, baby clothes are washed, his room is ready, the baby monitor is plugged in and charged, and my house is as clean as a house full of boys can be.

Seriously.  I windexed the windows in my van today.  I dumped out my filing cabinet to reorganize it (a terrible idea, BTW).  I steamed my bathroom walls last week, people. I need a baby to keep me busy or I'm going to go crazy. 

In fact, after seeing this sweetheart born last week, I can hardly stand waiting any longer.  (Gosh she is sweet.)  Not to mention, this little boy in my belly seems to be growing more elbows and knees by the minute.  

December 1st just can't get here soon enough...